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Updated on: 14 Jul 2022, 10:19
Originally posted by avinash2287 on 07 Jul 2022, 04:05.
Last edited by avinash2287 on 14 Jul 2022, 10:19, edited 1 time in total.
Last edited by avinash2287 on 14 Jul 2022, 10:19, edited 1 time in total.
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Hey ApplicantLab,
Introduction:-
I'm an Indian Male (33Y) with 9+ years of work experience.
College Experience :-
Volunteered in 2 NGOs for 1 month each
Was part of the Placement Committee
3. Post MBA goal: Working as a Product Manager
I have a few questions:
1. Assessing by my profile, can you recommend some schools that I might be able to get admitted (any country)? I prefer US and Canada but open to other jurisdictions as well.
2. I don't have a technical undergrad degree and usually tech companies prefer tech degree + MBA for product management roles. However, for past 7 years I have been doing essentially what a product Manager does. Looking at my profile do you think b schools will consider this firstly, as a viable goal post MBA and secondly, will they consider it as a career switch?
3. What are the major things I can do beside increasing my GMAT Score to increase my odds of getting an Admit.
Introduction:-
I'm an Indian Male (33Y) with 9+ years of work experience.
College Experience :-
Volunteered in 2 NGOs for 1 month each
Was part of the Placement Committee
3. Post MBA goal: Working as a Product Manager
I have a few questions:
1. Assessing by my profile, can you recommend some schools that I might be able to get admitted (any country)? I prefer US and Canada but open to other jurisdictions as well.
2. I don't have a technical undergrad degree and usually tech companies prefer tech degree + MBA for product management roles. However, for past 7 years I have been doing essentially what a product Manager does. Looking at my profile do you think b schools will consider this firstly, as a viable goal post MBA and secondly, will they consider it as a career switch?
3. What are the major things I can do beside increasing my GMAT Score to increase my odds of getting an Admit.
08 Jul 2022, 01:58
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Hi there! Great to hear from you -- and, apologies for the elephant in the room, but wouldn't a product management role at an EdTech startup be a big STEP BACKWARDS for you? You've already founded / led as CEO two other companies...?
I suppose then, that perhaps these companies haven't been financially successful (e.g. lots of MAU, but not necessarily generating a lot of revenue?) because otherwise, why take a step backwards and work for someone else as CEO (someone who might feel threatened by your experience?)
The "story" should probably be around bolstering your strengths as an entrepreneur -- as a lawyer, you've had to teach yourself how to start a business, but a formal education would help (?) . Don't say you want to work in management consulting -- imho, that's too big of a jump from where you've been.
The tricky thing is, with your level of experience, the typical 2-year MBA also might seem like a step backwards... ie, given your years of experience in startups, you could probably *teach* some of the classes in an MBA program! Given that a 1-year program might be a better fit for someone with your experience level.
I think first I need to know what your *Actual* goal is -- e.g. if it's to emigrate to the US / Canada? Is it simply to make more money?
Right off the top of my head, I think Rotman might be an interesting fit for you. They have some really cool design-lab type stuff (I think they are one of the most under-rated programs out there!) ... plus Canada is way easier to immigrate to.
Basically -- first ask yourself: "Why do I ACTUALLY want to do this?" -- you might be able to sharpen the reasoning that way, OR you might find that there are better ways to spend 1 - 2 years (plus "a Crore" in student loans) to achieve what you want. ie if you want to emigrate to the US, then there are STEM certified masters programs in e.g. data analytics that are cheaper / easier to get in to / etc vs. the MBA.
I suppose then, that perhaps these companies haven't been financially successful (e.g. lots of MAU, but not necessarily generating a lot of revenue?) because otherwise, why take a step backwards and work for someone else as CEO (someone who might feel threatened by your experience?)
The "story" should probably be around bolstering your strengths as an entrepreneur -- as a lawyer, you've had to teach yourself how to start a business, but a formal education would help (?) . Don't say you want to work in management consulting -- imho, that's too big of a jump from where you've been.
The tricky thing is, with your level of experience, the typical 2-year MBA also might seem like a step backwards... ie, given your years of experience in startups, you could probably *teach* some of the classes in an MBA program! Given that a 1-year program might be a better fit for someone with your experience level.
I think first I need to know what your *Actual* goal is -- e.g. if it's to emigrate to the US / Canada? Is it simply to make more money?
Right off the top of my head, I think Rotman might be an interesting fit for you. They have some really cool design-lab type stuff (I think they are one of the most under-rated programs out there!) ... plus Canada is way easier to immigrate to.
Basically -- first ask yourself: "Why do I ACTUALLY want to do this?" -- you might be able to sharpen the reasoning that way, OR you might find that there are better ways to spend 1 - 2 years (plus "a Crore" in student loans) to achieve what you want. ie if you want to emigrate to the US, then there are STEM certified masters programs in e.g. data analytics that are cheaper / easier to get in to / etc vs. the MBA.
avinash2287
Hey ApplicantLab,
I'm fairly new to the whole MBA game and would request you to evaluate my profile and suggest which Schools should I target in USA, Europe or Canada:
Brief Profile:-
I'm an Indian Male (33Y) with 9+ years of work experience.
I started my first startup at the age of 14, wherein I cobbled a device that could convert Audio Cassettes in MP3 files to save money and preserve old recordings. Thereafter went to one of top Law colleges in India and thereafter worked for 1.5 Years as an Associate in one of the Top 5 IP Boutique law firms in India.
Thereafter, 7+ Experience as a founder and CEO of two startups -
a) Fusion Institute of Legal Studies - one of the leading Ed-tech startups in India focusing on legal industry.
b) StudyGang - India's biggest and most loved Social Learning Platform
Education :-
Class X 64%
Class XII 62%
BBA; LLB (5 Year Integrated Course) from Bharati Vidyapeeth University (One of the top 15 law colleges in India) - 69.6%
GMAT :- 690 (planning to retake , target 720-740)
College Experience :-
Volunteered in 2 NGOs for 1 month each
Was part of the Placement Committee
2. Work Experience:
2.1 Founder and CEO - StudyGang
Jun 2019 - Present · 3 Years 3 Months
Created India's biggest and most loved platform for Virtual Study Rooms with more than 10K MAU
2.2. Founder and CEO - Fusion Institute of Legal Studies
Jan 2015 - Present · 7 Years 7 Months
Created India's leading legal ed-tech platform from scratch with thousands of paid students and millions in annual revenue.
2.3 Associate Advocate - S. S. Rana & Co.
Jun 2013 - Dec 2014 · 1 Year 7 Months
Initially part of their Trademark Opposition Team and later shifted to IP Litigation Team, wherein I represented many fortune 500 companies in various courts all across India. Also Headed their Trademark Rectification Team. Was the youngest Department Head in the firms History.
2.4 Founder - MP3 Kit
Jun 2003 - Nov 2007 · 4 Year 6 Months
As a teenager cobbled a device to convert audio cassettes to MP3 files and sold it online on Baazee and later on ebay
3. Post MBA goal: Working as a Product Manager in an Ed-tech startup or as a Management Consultant.
I have a few questions:
1. Assessing by my profile, can you recommend some schools that I might be able to get admitted (any country)? I prefer US and Canada but open to other jurisdictions as well.
2. I don't have a technical undergrad degree and usually tech companies prefer tech degree + MBA for product management roles. However, for past 7 years I have been doing essentially what a product Manager does. Looking at my profile do you think b schools will consider this firstly, as a viable goal post MBA and secondly, will they consider it as a career switch?
3. What are the major things I can do beside increasing my GMAT Score to increase my odds of getting an Admit.
I'm fairly new to the whole MBA game and would request you to evaluate my profile and suggest which Schools should I target in USA, Europe or Canada:
Brief Profile:-
I'm an Indian Male (33Y) with 9+ years of work experience.
I started my first startup at the age of 14, wherein I cobbled a device that could convert Audio Cassettes in MP3 files to save money and preserve old recordings. Thereafter went to one of top Law colleges in India and thereafter worked for 1.5 Years as an Associate in one of the Top 5 IP Boutique law firms in India.
Thereafter, 7+ Experience as a founder and CEO of two startups -
a) Fusion Institute of Legal Studies - one of the leading Ed-tech startups in India focusing on legal industry.
b) StudyGang - India's biggest and most loved Social Learning Platform
Education :-
Class X 64%
Class XII 62%
BBA; LLB (5 Year Integrated Course) from Bharati Vidyapeeth University (One of the top 15 law colleges in India) - 69.6%
GMAT :- 690 (planning to retake , target 720-740)
College Experience :-
Volunteered in 2 NGOs for 1 month each
Was part of the Placement Committee
2. Work Experience:
2.1 Founder and CEO - StudyGang
Jun 2019 - Present · 3 Years 3 Months
Created India's biggest and most loved platform for Virtual Study Rooms with more than 10K MAU
2.2. Founder and CEO - Fusion Institute of Legal Studies
Jan 2015 - Present · 7 Years 7 Months
Created India's leading legal ed-tech platform from scratch with thousands of paid students and millions in annual revenue.
2.3 Associate Advocate - S. S. Rana & Co.
Jun 2013 - Dec 2014 · 1 Year 7 Months
Initially part of their Trademark Opposition Team and later shifted to IP Litigation Team, wherein I represented many fortune 500 companies in various courts all across India. Also Headed their Trademark Rectification Team. Was the youngest Department Head in the firms History.
2.4 Founder - MP3 Kit
Jun 2003 - Nov 2007 · 4 Year 6 Months
As a teenager cobbled a device to convert audio cassettes to MP3 files and sold it online on Baazee and later on ebay
3. Post MBA goal: Working as a Product Manager in an Ed-tech startup or as a Management Consultant.
I have a few questions:
1. Assessing by my profile, can you recommend some schools that I might be able to get admitted (any country)? I prefer US and Canada but open to other jurisdictions as well.
2. I don't have a technical undergrad degree and usually tech companies prefer tech degree + MBA for product management roles. However, for past 7 years I have been doing essentially what a product Manager does. Looking at my profile do you think b schools will consider this firstly, as a viable goal post MBA and secondly, will they consider it as a career switch?
3. What are the major things I can do beside increasing my GMAT Score to increase my odds of getting an Admit.
21 Jul 2022, 22:57
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Thanks a lot ApplicantLab for the prompt and detailed reply.
