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Jamira Cotton

Why was earning your MBA at HBS important to you? My undergraduate education in engineering shaped my ability to think analytically about solving rigorous problems. Additionally, while serving clients at McKinsey I constantly learned to... View Details

Keywords: Consulting; Entrepreneurship

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Cherian Kurien

thoughtful and rigorous way. It was inspiring to see fellow students take that leap of faith, and commit to trying out certain roles that they are really passionate about but ones which have short-term pain points such as lower salaries,... View Details

Keywords: Consumer Products; Retail

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Patrick Connolly

community devoted to truly interdisciplinary and cross-functional learning. My choice was also largely a function of the distinctive learning model and the school's commitment to a rigorous general-management education-one that requires... View Details

Keywords: Investment Banking; Venture Capital / Private Equity; Financial Services; Other Financial Services

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Raja Bobbili

that involve a high-degree of complexity. In these situations – and in investing generally - a rigorous process and a commitment to intellectual honesty are crucial. I am lucky to be part of a company that firmly embraces these... View Details

Keywords: Investment Management / Hedge Fund

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Nikki Skovran

require new skills, leading Nikki to business school. “Best decision I ever made.” Nikki pursued her MBA options with the same rigor she had applied to her criminal cases. Even in the application process, HBS stood out. “All the other... View Details

Keywords: Nonprofit / Government; Consulting; Entrepreneurship

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Laura Mackay

Why was earning your MBA at Harvard Business School important to you? I had gotten to a point in my professional career where I was in leadership positions, yet did not have the capabilities I needed to be an effective leader. Having taken a View Details

Keywords: Health Care; Technology

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Maria Brewer

career? My background has been operationally and execution oriented. While I believe operational rigor and execution is a vital element to any organization, I am also excited to work on the strategic elements of a business and gain direct... View Details

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Technology

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