Veritas Prep GMAT Instructor
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Re: Year Off Before Business School to Pursue Entrepreneurship
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07 Nov 2013, 12:16
Wow, I felt like I was reading about myself! I graduated from Notre Dame in 2008 and worked at a middle-market investment bank for 3 years. I then worked at a mid-market pe shop for 1.5 years, before moving to NYC to try out entrepreneurship. I co-founded a finance recruiting firm called TransparenCV in NYC, and am now working on a few other ventures. You and I have very similar profiles!
I would highly encourage you to go for it. I do not regret it. I also knew that private equity was not going to be where I would end up, so I did not see a lot of point in sticking around. That being said, it is a tough road. Entrepreneurship is more difficult than Finance, in my opinion.
For business school applications, YES. I think that it would help you a lot. There are too many straight finance guys applying to business school. Show some initiative and be different, and your odds increase.
I hope that helps! I'd love to connect and learn more about what you're doing.
Brandon