Scott and Manish - Thanks a lot.
Apologies, I was out of station and couldn't respond earlier.
1) where did you go for your undergrad and what was your GPA?
Top 20 College in India (Anna University) and my percentage is 70.
2) what extra-curriculars do you do and do you have leadership roles?
a. Dance team member and won lot of accolades in School and college
b. Represented College in state-level sports in Table Tennis and Volleyball
c. Diploma state rank holder (7th rank) in 5th semester
d. Volunteered NSS (National Service Scheme)
3) tell me more about your business. How has it grown? How big is it (revenue)? Biggest accomplishments?
a. In the past 3 years, it has grown from 1 shoot in 2 month to 10+ shoots a month.
b. On the revenue front - its not big in number !. But from X in first to 10x in 3rd year.
c. Worked closely with Tier 1 models including Miss India Diva 2014.
d. Complete onus of online marketing campaign for my FB page.
e. Worked with Brides across India.
4) post MBA goals?
a. In short & Medium term - Would like to work in MGMT role in Luxury brands (Beauty & Fashion) in US
b. On long run - would like to return to India and start my own firm.
5) why you left the Renault gig and what makes you seek an MBA at this stage?
a. Though very interesting, I couldn't settle for a day job. Also, moved to a new city and felt an opportunity in beauty sector, on which I had keen interest. So, I jumped on to it.
b. To be frank - When I started I was selling my IP for a price
. But, in the process, I met lot of obstacles/opportunities to learn many aspects related to the way the business is run. Also, without basic understanding of OPS/People/Strategy running or scaling my business was quite tough. I see a pressing need for an business degree !.
Thanks !