Pre-MBA industry: Finance: Investment Banking
Post-MBA industry: Finance
1 year ago
29 Jan 2025 11:01
4 years experience at Goldman Sachs (Software engineer turned Technology Product Manager) - post MBA: business product management in financial technology
Pre-MBA industry: Telecommunications
Post-MBA industry: Finance: Private Equity
11 months ago
29 Apr 2025 07:04
6 years in ecommerce and corporate strategy; targeting PE career post-MBA
Score: 685 GMAT Focus
GPA: 8.85
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
11 months ago
26 Apr 2025 11:04
I did my undergrad (major in ECE, minor in Data Science) from BITS Pilani. I was among the top 50 students from a batch of 1100. I also have a paper published in IEEE Sensors.
I have worked at American Express since 2022. Although I haven't lived internationally, I've had considerable experience in dealing with international stakeholders from countries like the US, Australia, and Singapore. I'm involved in deploying strategy controls to prevent and mitigate fraud, and have realised upwards of $10MM in annual fraud savings.
I have taught underprivileged children (Maths, Science, History, English; classes 8-12) for close to 15 months. Many have scored above 60% in their final exams, and some of my students have gone on to join top universities, including Delhi University- one of the most prestigious universities around the globe.
Post MBA, I want to join one of the top tech industries as a product manager. The idea is to be in a people-facing role. After 5 years, I want to explore entrepreneurship or join a startup so as to build products and grow an organisation. My interest lies primarily in the field of Data Science and AI, so I believe schools with significant technology inclination will help me pursue my goals.
Score: 645 GMAT Focus
GPA: 8.09
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
1 year ago
24 Dec 2024 02:12
I am a 28-year-old Indian female. I graduated with a degree in Computer Science & Engineering from a tier-3 engineering college.
Working as Software Engineer with 7 years of experience with UK-based Fintech companies.
I’m aiming for Jan ’26 start in a one‐year European MBA.
Post-MBA goal: Product Manager at Amazon or Google.
Academic Background:
10th (CBSE): 10 CGPA
12th (PCM): 94.4%
Undergrad: 8.09/ 10 CGPA, Ranked 1st, earned merit scholarships
Score: 615 GMAT Focus
GPA: 4
Pre-MBA industry: Other
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
1 year ago
23 Apr 2025 02:04
Hello,
My name is Charles, I'm 26, born in France but have lived in Taiwan, Shanghai, Singapore and the UK as well as France. As a kid, I went to international schools (in the countries above) except for during middle school for which I was in a private French school in France.
I moved to the UK in 2017 for university and graduated with a BSc Biological Science (Specialty: Molecular and Cellular Biology) with a 2:1 from the University of Exeter and then an MSc Pharmaceutical Formulation and Entrepreneurship from UCL with distinction. My master's dissertation is published in the Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology.
In Jan 2022 I started working for an executive search company where I was a research analyst and then promoted to Research associate. I led global market research tailored to client needs for Board and C-suite level talent by employing comprehensive data analysis and industry-specific methodologies across various functional areas. I also drafted and presented critical data analysis to both internal and external stakeholders, offering strategic advice to clients on hiring prioritisation and organisational design based on market insights. I also did some mentoring of junior analysts, and ran workshops to senior leadership on internal tools and pharmaceutical concepts. I also had full ownership of project timelines and deliverables on some projects, acting as a project manager.
I speak French and English fluently and Mandarin and Spanish at intermediate level. I am proficient in in Pitchbook, Biotechgate, MS 365 (Word, Excel,PowerPoint), LinkedIn Recruiter and G-Suite.
I want to pursue an MBA because I want to change industries from executive search to strategy consulting in the life sciences. At Coulter Partners, I was exposed to many different roles and areas of the pharmaceutical industry including strategy consulting. While I enjoyed the dynamic project-based nature of my role, I became increasingly drawn to solving broader issues such as managing a pharmaceutical portfolio, market entry strategies, and operational optimisation, which is something I couldn’t do if I stayed in executive search. I also realised that my growth opportunities within executive search were limited, and my long-term aspirations required me to develop a broader skill set. While my studies equipped me with a strong foundation in the sciences, I lack broader business knowledge and want to develop this through an MBA.
This focus on strategy consulting will serve as the foundation for my mid-term goal of working in the United States, particularly in Boston, a global hub for life sciences. Boston is home to leading pharmaceutical firms, top-tier hospitals, and a dense network of healthcare-focused investors. This environment will allow me to work on high-impact consulting projects and build relationships that will be invaluable as I transition into venture capital.
In the long term, I aim to join a venture capital firm, and leverage my consulting experience to support founders in commercialising transformative technologies. My exposure to VCs at Coulter Partners demonstrated the potential of building companies from inception to commercialisation. By combining consulting expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset, I hope to bring innovative therapies to market, improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of healthcare.
I aim to stay in Paris for a while after the MBA and have noticed that the big 3 hire a lot of HEC MBA graduates. I have already been accepted at ESSEC with scholarship of 20% but I am aiming for HEC and INSEAD as I believe their track record in supplying the consulting industry with new talent is unmatched.
I am planning on retaking the GMAT in around a month and apply to HEC and INSEAD. ESSEC have given me 2 weeks to respond and not too sure what to do.
Thank you for reviewing my profile! I am looking forward to seeing your opinions

Charles
Score: 675 GMAT Focus
GPA: 7/10
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
1 year ago
20 Apr 2025 02:04
After 3.5 years working in a Brazilian fintech company, I am eager to pursue my MBA and move with my wife to the US or Europe.
Short-term goal: Product Manager at Amazon or Google.
Long-term goal: Entrepreneurship or become a product leader at fintech companies such as Nubank or in the Big Techs.
I am primarily considering IESE and LBS because I prefer to work in Europe initially, but I am also open to exploring US universities.
Score: 645 GMAT Focus
GPA: 3.1
Pre-MBA industry: Consulting
Post-MBA industry: Consulting
1 year ago
21 Dec 2024 05:12
1.5 years in top 10 research and consulting MNC, Startup founder during covid, Volunteer work, district level sports exposure, Short term goals: consulting, Long Term goals: sustainable start up
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
1 year ago
7 Nov 2024 09:11
With over nine years of experience in the tech industry, primarily as a Project Manager and Scrum Lead, I have gained extensive experience in team leadership, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration. My work on projects allowed me to hone my skills in strategic planning and stakeholder management, which I see as essential foundations for my future career.
In the short term, I aim to transition into a Product Manager role at a leading tech firm. My goal is to leverage the strategic and analytical skills gained through an MBA to drive product innovation and oversee product life-cycle management. This aligns well with my background in project management and my deep interest in shaping digital solutions that create a meaningful impact.
In the long term, I aspire to move into a Director or VP role, where I can lead product strategy on a global scale. Ultimately, my goal is to become a decision-maker who influences company direction and drives innovation at the organizational level. I see the MBA as a stepping stone, equipping me with advanced business acumen and leadership skills essential for this level of impact.
I believe this is the ideal time to pursue an MBA, as I’m at a pivotal point in my career where advanced business knowledge and strategic skills are essential for my growth. The MBA offers a robust curriculum in product strategy and innovation, alongside a global network, which aligns perfectly with my career trajectory.
Note: I am planning for 1 year MBA.
Pre-MBA industry: Finance: Investment Banking
Post-MBA industry: Other
4 years ago
16 Feb 2022 11:02
Plan post-MBA– Product Management, utilizing my technical background. FinTech Space with a focus on FAANG companies post MBA.