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25 Aug 2023, 03:46
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Hi community,
Gaurav here, looking for some guidance or any points to improve upon for my profile -
Here's a short brief -
10th 80%
12th 76%
Graduation in bachelor's and accounting finance with 81%
GMAT scheduled for oct 5,2023
Age 25 (by 31st March 2024, currently 24)
Work exp 44 months (currently) as of 31-3-2024 work exp will be ~50 months.
Extracurriculars-
1. Interned at Child rights and you for 2 months, raised ~inr 1.5L for the development of schools in marginalised areas of Bombay
2. Volunteered at Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension (2016-2018)
and headed street plays on social causes such as ‘Child Labour’, ‘Road Safety’ for the upliftment of the society on Independence
and Republic day at municipal schools.
3.completed 240 hours of community service and field work involving fund raising for municipal school students.
Post completion of grad work exp
1. Joined an early stage startup, in the sme lending space and oversaw strategy and operations, scaled the company to INR100 MN in annual loan disbursements.
2. Part of an education lending fintech, sequoia funded, assisted in corporate debt raise of inr ~350MN from wholesale lenders and built out a product roadmap for a corporate learning platform.
3. Part of an early stage fintech startup in the payments space and successful raised ~1MN USD for seed funding and also lead product experience for the consumer facing app.
4.currently working as product manager at a NBFC and owned the entire product cycle for digital lending in the upskilling segment, scaled it to ~inr 60 MN in disbursals.
Post B- school goal-
post-MBA goal is to advance within the product management function of Fintechs and NBFCs, eventually taking over the P/L responsibility for my own business unit.
Gaurav here, looking for some guidance or any points to improve upon for my profile -
Here's a short brief -
10th 80%
12th 76%
Graduation in bachelor's and accounting finance with 81%
GMAT scheduled for oct 5,2023
Age 25 (by 31st March 2024, currently 24)
Work exp 44 months (currently) as of 31-3-2024 work exp will be ~50 months.
Extracurriculars-
1. Interned at Child rights and you for 2 months, raised ~inr 1.5L for the development of schools in marginalised areas of Bombay
2. Volunteered at Department of Lifelong Learning and Extension (2016-2018)
and headed street plays on social causes such as ‘Child Labour’, ‘Road Safety’ for the upliftment of the society on Independence
and Republic day at municipal schools.
3.completed 240 hours of community service and field work involving fund raising for municipal school students.
Post completion of grad work exp
1. Joined an early stage startup, in the sme lending space and oversaw strategy and operations, scaled the company to INR100 MN in annual loan disbursements.
2. Part of an education lending fintech, sequoia funded, assisted in corporate debt raise of inr ~350MN from wholesale lenders and built out a product roadmap for a corporate learning platform.
3. Part of an early stage fintech startup in the payments space and successful raised ~1MN USD for seed funding and also lead product experience for the consumer facing app.
4.currently working as product manager at a NBFC and owned the entire product cycle for digital lending in the upskilling segment, scaled it to ~inr 60 MN in disbursals.
Post B- school goal-
post-MBA goal is to advance within the product management function of Fintechs and NBFCs, eventually taking over the P/L responsibility for my own business unit.
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28 Aug 2023, 03:07
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gaurav897
gaurav897 certainly a gem of a profile hidden among the many
The Startup Leadership and Scaling demonstrates exceptional strategic understanding and operational skill. Being part of a Sequoia-funded education lending fintech highlights exposure in financial management and strategic planning. Playing a central role in an early-stage payments fintech startup demonstrates entrepreneurial soundness and fundraising ability. Your current role as a Product Manager at an NBFC demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of product management and driving successful business growth through creating product market fit. Your profile reflects a proven track record of driving growth and scaling operations across various sectors of the financial and fintech space.
The schools would want to know why you need an MBA to advance in PM function. A typical error candidates make is not delving further into their passion and desire to address a problem they have witnessed through their experience or to capitalize on an opportunity. What is the bigger picture/vision underlying your product management objectives other than your previous expertise and qualifications? Maybe that calls for a detailed discussion because the schools would want to see that your motivation for an MBA is well deliberated.
Aim for a solid GMAT to show consistency.
Do not hesitate to reach out to us for help with interview preparation or if you need help navigating your unique circumstances in the B School admissions process.
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, ex INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
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29 Aug 2023, 00:20
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Hello everyone
Can you please review my profile? Also, please suggest if there is something I can work towards to make my profile better
10th - 92% (SSC Board)
12th - 90%
B.Tech Electrical Engineering - IIT Gandhinagar, 2014-2018 - 7.19/10
GMAT: 710 (Q:49, V: 38, IR:8, AWA: 5)
Demographic: Indian Female Engineer
Work Experience - Operations in Oil and Gas Industry (IOCL) - 2018- present (Above average Employee with 3 continuous Outstanding rating)
Awards:
2014- Chief Minister's Scholarships for my performance in 12th standard
2015-18: Multiple certificates for participation in various sports events during college
2019: Awarded Woman of the tournament for Servo Cricket Cup
2022: Bronze certification for completing more than 300 courses in the company's internal learning platform
Extra Curricular:
Voluntary Work in College: Teaching underprivileged children of construction workers; Conducting surveys at village as part of Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan
CSR Projects at Office
Part of team representing the department at Inter IOC Athletic meet
Emceeing various events at office
Coordinator for Swadhyay Satsang: An initiative to inculcate the habit of learning amongst the employees.
I don't have leadership experience per se. How much of a blow that is to my profile and how can I balance it with other aspects I have in my profile?
Can you please review my profile? Also, please suggest if there is something I can work towards to make my profile better
10th - 92% (SSC Board)
12th - 90%
B.Tech Electrical Engineering - IIT Gandhinagar, 2014-2018 - 7.19/10
GMAT: 710 (Q:49, V: 38, IR:8, AWA: 5)
Demographic: Indian Female Engineer
Work Experience - Operations in Oil and Gas Industry (IOCL) - 2018- present (Above average Employee with 3 continuous Outstanding rating)
Awards:
2014- Chief Minister's Scholarships for my performance in 12th standard
2015-18: Multiple certificates for participation in various sports events during college
2019: Awarded Woman of the tournament for Servo Cricket Cup
2022: Bronze certification for completing more than 300 courses in the company's internal learning platform
Extra Curricular:
Voluntary Work in College: Teaching underprivileged children of construction workers; Conducting surveys at village as part of Unnat Bharat Abhiyaan
CSR Projects at Office
Part of team representing the department at Inter IOC Athletic meet
Emceeing various events at office
Coordinator for Swadhyay Satsang: An initiative to inculcate the habit of learning amongst the employees.
I don't have leadership experience per se. How much of a blow that is to my profile and how can I balance it with other aspects I have in my profile?
