These days it seems like many MBAs are focused on launching the next big startup. Entrepreneurship is awesome but you might call me a traditionalist. Consulting was my goal for my summer internship from the start. I have always been analytical and enjoy working on teams filled with incredibly sharp people. [...]

Right after graduation I moved back to NYC and kicked off my post-HBS career with NeoCare Solutions – a mobile engagement platform that helps parents of NICU babies navigate the NICU and transition home. [...]

Right after graduation, I packed my bags and moved out to Los Angeles, California. As a life-long New York City resident, it was a big transition to move out west, but once I learned how to drive, it was smooth sailing. [...]

When I began reflecting on my summer working for At Night Management / PRMD Music, I was reminded of the “10 Pictures” exercise I completed during the first month of my time at HBS. In the exercise, we were instructed to bring ten pictures to share with classmates that represented our interests, goals, and values related to our lives and careers post business school. One of my ten photos was of a young Swedish DJ named Avicii and his manager Ash Pournouri. For me this photo represented my desire to work with global superstar musicians to help guide and shape their careers in entertainment. After ten weeks (eight in Stockholm and two in New York City) working for a company that does this very thing, I can confidently say that I would like to continue down this path after I graduate Harvard Business School. [...]

Coming to Harvard Business School was a forcing function to re-think my career path. One thing was for sure, I was committed to not return to consulting post-HBS. Therefore, it was a surprise to my friends, and most of all me, when I decided to join McKinsey’s London office this fall.
Somewhat ironically, my decision to go back into consulting resulted from the incredible experiences I had [...]