Podcasts about kellogg mba

Ankoor Shah, VP of Clinical Excellence at Included Health, joins Kellogg MBA student Sonia Salunke to unpack how Included Health is redesigning the healthcare experience. They discuss what it takes to deliver truly personalized, all-in-one care - blending virtual, in-person, and AI-driven support. From building an integrated care model that centers patient experience to enabling value-based care, this episode explores what the future of connected, tech-enabled healthcare could look like. LinkedIn Timestamps: (1:58) Ankur's background and journey to working in healthcare  (8:11) Overview on the personalized healthcare experience at Included Health (14:20) Understanding Included Health's customers and business model  (20:36) Unpacking the member-first culture at Included Health (22:36) The technical capabilities that drive the experience (27:12) When to deliver care in-person vs virtual vs AI-based  (30:42) Metrics to demonstrate success to members and customers  (38:00) Rethinking the pharmacy experience (42:06) Rapid-fire Q&A  Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update. 

Welcome to the What's Next! Podcast with Tiffani Bova.    This week, I'm looking back to a great conversion I had with Olympic silver medalist John Coyle. Known as “The Time Guy,” John is a thought leader in the field of chronoception—the study of how humans process time— and one of the world's leading experts in Design Thinking. A graduate of Stanford University's Product Design Program and a Kellogg MBA, John is an NBC sports analyst, two-time TEDx presenter and sought-after keynote speaker. His presentations combine the data and analytics of a professor with the inspired storytelling of an Olympic athlete. He is also a best-selling author of two books, Design For Strengths: Applying Design Thinking to Individual and Team Strengths and The Art of Really Living Manifesto. As a speaker and an author, his talent is in weaving facts, examples, and intellectual principles into engaging stories that leave you with actionable ideas.   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone interested in design thinking, optimizing for their strength and maximizing their time to make major breakthroughs.    TODAY'S MAIN MESSAGE… John shares his experiences as an Olympian, an innovator, and a world-class “design-thinker.” His personal experiences, metaphors, and practical guidelines serve as a roadmap for innovation and leaning into your strengths as opposed to trying to solve “weaknesses.” He also shares how design thinking can seep into and affect other parts of your life and career to achieve breakthrough performances and create more meaning.     WHAT I LOVE  MOST… John's great and illustrative anecdotes that help anyone focus on design thinking, solving the right problems, and learning how to lean into your strengths as opposed to solving for your non-strengths.     Running Time: 35:55   Subscribe on iTunes   Find Tiffani Online: LinkedIn Facebook X   Find John Online: Website LinkedIn    John's Books:  Design For Strengths  The Art of Really Living Manifesto 

⁠Irfan Alam⁠, Founder & CEO of ⁠FrontrowMD⁠, joins Kellogg MBA student ⁠Ryan Walsh⁠ to discuss Frontrow's mission to improve how people shop for healthcare by providing ratings and reviews from medical experts on OTC health products.⁠LinkedIn⁠Timestamps: (0:11) – Introduction to Irfan Alam(4:15) – FrontrowMD and its Mission (10:21) – Building Consumer Trust and Navigating Skepticism(16:36) – The Vetting Process for Providers and Products(27:28) - Competition in Consumer HealthcareVisit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update. 

Ryan Terry, Managing Director and Digital Transformation Officer for the Healthcare and Life Science Industry (HCLS) at Google Cloud, joins Kellogg MBA student Sonia Salunke to dive deep into Google's role in healthcare, the future of AI and cloud computing, and what it takes to drive real digital transformation in a historically slow-moving industry.  LinkedInTimestamps: (1:47) – Ryan's background and journey to working on technology in healthcare  (5:22) –  Overview on Google Cloud and Google's role in healthcare  (10:06) – Supporting customers through digital transformation (14:42) – Key learnings from other industries  (17:20) – Evolution of AI and its impact on healthcare  (20:25) – Debunking misconceptions about data privacy and security (22:10) – Big tech's role in healthcare (26:50) – Looking ahead at the future of Google Cloud in healthcare (31:29) – Rapid-fire Q&A Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update. 

Zack Abbott, PhD, CEO & Founder of ZBiotics, joins Kellogg MBA student Ryan Walsh to discuss how ZBiotics is helping people live healthier, richer lives with genetically engineered probiotics.Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update.  ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ Timestamps: (0:35) - Meet Zack Abbott(3:32) - ZBiotics - genetically engineered probiotics(8:10) - Growing probiotics industry(15:54) - Consumer attitudes toward GMOs(26:19) - Expanding use cases for probiotics

Ari Saft, VP of Product at Tia, joins Kellogg MBA student Sonia Salunke to discuss Tia's growth, innovative care model, and the future of women's health. LinkedIn Timestamps: (0:58) – Ari's background and journey to Tia (2:41) – The early days of Tia and its evolution (10:40) – Designing healthcare specifically for women (16:21) – Leading product at an integrated care system (24:48) – The future of Tia: What's next? (29:58) – Key lessons from Tia in shaping the future of healthcare (32:55) – Rapid-fire Q&A Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update. 

Elizabeth (Liz) Burstein, CEO and Co-Founder of Neura Health, joins Kellogg MBA student Ashley Lemon to discuss how Neura is transforming neurological care + Liz's entrepreneurial experience and plan for continued success in an evolving digital health landscape.LinkedInTimestamps:(00:36) Intro to Neura Health and Liz's founding journey(4:51) Business model: membership and reimbursement(7:25) Responding to customer feedback as a product-first team(8:55) Value proposition for patients and plans(11:46) Standing out amongst the "hype" in digital health VC(14:24) Investor expectations for AI(17:06) Fundraising and smart growth(20:31) Challenges and rewards of founding(21:49) Leading and decision-making guided by core valuesVisit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update.  

Nick Mercadante, JD, CEO & Founder of PursueCare, joins Kellogg MBA student Ryan Walsh to discuss how PursueCare is providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment to individuals battling substance use disorder (SUD).Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update.  ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Timestamps: (0:58) - Meet Nick Mercadante(6:46) - PursueCare, a virtual addiction care platform(13:26) - Regulatory context for addiction telemedicine(17:23) - RESET and RESET-O, prescription digital therapeutics for substance abuse and opioid abuse disorder(23:40) - PursueCare reimbursement model(31:15) - Outcomes and contingency management

Tina Keshani, co-founder and CEO of Seven Starling, joins Kellogg MBA student Kaiya Adam to discuss how Seven Starling is transforming mental healthcare for women, starting with maternal mental healthcare.  LinkedIn(4:57) Exploring Tina's journey cofounding Seven Starling while in business school (10:07) Assessing the current state of maternal mental health in the U.S. (15:15) Understanding Seven Starling's specialized care model, including individual therapy, group therapy, and medication management (19:57) Integrating data to help patients get better faster  (24:39) Partnering with OB/GYNs to enable access to care  (27:08) Contracting with major health plans to support affordability  (34:32) Scaling after the Series A funding round  

Dr. Eva Luo, OB/GYN and Head of Clinical Solutions at Pomelo Care, joins Kellogg MBA student Kaiya Adam to discuss how Pomelo Care is tackling the maternal health crisis in the U.S. with a compassionate and evidence-based care model.  Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare and follow our socials so you never miss an update.  LinkedIn Timestamps: (2:04) - Meet Dr. Eva Luo (7:45) - Assessing the current state of maternal health in the U.S. (8:55) - Exploring Pomelo Care's 24/7 virtual and in-person service offerings (19:35) - Understanding Pomelo Care's compassionate, evidence-based model (28:49) - Measuring the positive impact of Pomelo Care's model on clinical outcomes (30:46) - Pioneering value-based innovations in maternal health 

94% of benefits leaders believe that mental health benefits are very important to employees, and mental health is currently the top area of VC investment in digital health (raising $682M in the first half of 2024). As this spotlight has paved the way for countless mental health companies, how do leaders like Lyra Health differentiate themselves among employers and create new offerings tailored to high-need patient segments? Amy Cosler, SVP of Partnerships, joins Joy Basinger & Hannah McGillivray, Kellogg MBA students, to discuss how Lyra Health is changing the game for mental healthcare. Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare, and follow our socials so you never miss an update. LinkedIn Timestamps: 1:47 - Intro of Amy's role & what Lyra does 8:30 - Justifying the cost of mental health benefits to employers 15:30 - Lyra's differentiators & who it appeals to 22:40 - Opportunities for Lyra's expansion 29:30 - The future of specialized mental health services

How can value-based care transform the lives of marginalized communities in the US? Dr. Kameron Matthews, Chief Health Officer at Cityblock, joins Joy Basinger, Kellogg MBA, to discuss how Cityblock supports high-risk Medicaid patients with care teams deeply rooted in their communities. Together, they explore: - How Cityblock earns the trust of high-risk Medicaid patients - Why a focus on primary care can change patient lives - How value-based care models can drive better financial and health outcomes Visit our podcast page for more episodes on trends and innovation in healthcare, and follow our socials so you never miss an update. LinkedIn Timestamps: 1:08 - Intro & overview of Cityblock's services & business model 11:15 - Primary care as preventative care 17:00 - Role of community health partners 22:50 - How Cityblock makes money 

As many of our listeners already know, Kellogg recently updated its MBA application. For this episode, our host Chandler sits down with former Kellogg Admissions Officer—and longtime SBC Consultant—Caryn to talk about all the changes… and how to tackle them.  Caryn not only holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, she also worked as an Admissions Officer for Kellogg before joining SBC. In this role Caryn read and evaluated thousands of applications. For this podcast Caryn touches on a range of topics, including: SBC's recent conversations with the Kellogg Admissions Team about a range of topics of interest to current and future students, The fact that Kellogg is much more than a marketing school (in fact you might be surprised what most students are focusing on), and A deep dive conversation about Kellogg's wide range of MBA program options, including their—two year program, one year program, MBAi program, joint degree offerings, and other program options.   Caryn also shares specific advice on the updated Kellogg application, including specific suggestions regarding: Two new essay questions, what you should focus on (and what you shouldn't),  Possible ways to approach each of these questions, Ways you might structure your essays, Potential pitfalls applicants should be aware of, and How to tackle all of these things within a very tight word count. Caryn then closes out the podcast with a few pieces of personal advice from her position as a former Kellogg MBA admissions officer that we promise you don't want to miss. 

Caroline, Maria and John discuss the latest headlines, including how Harvard Business School has managed the Francesca Gino affair

Welcome to another episode of ‘Crack The MBA' show. Our guest today is Shivani Taskar who recently completed her first-year at Kellogg School of Management. Shivani completed her Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from BITS Pilani, where she helped end night curfews for women. Thereafter, she worked with Deutsche Bank, working on an intrapreneurial initiative with the CEO's office, and with Urban Company, pioneering digital transformation by introducing remote consultations in response to COVID-related lockdowns. At Kellogg, Shivani has served as Director of Content, Gender Equity Network, Director of Alumni Engagement at Kellogg Student Association, and Section Leader for Day at Kellogg. Shivani is actively involved with Kellogg Entrepreneurship and VC Club, Kellogg Cares, and the Games Club. In her second year, Shivani will be Co-President of the General Management Club, and leading KSA's new alumni engagement division. She will also be Speaker Chair at Kellogg's first-ever India Business Conference in Spring 2024. This summer, Shivani is scheduled to intern with Baird. Once she returns to Kellogg, she will pursue an in-semester internship at f7 Ventures, which will be her first foray into the world of VC.   00:00:00 Coming Up 00:01:08 Introduction 00:02:40 Fun Fact 00:03:35 Winning Habits & Influences           00:05:50 Experience with CTM 00:07:32 MBA Application Timeline 00:11:10 Advice on Resume  00:12:50 Brave Leaders Essay 00:17:55 Values Essay 00:20:03 Identifying Key Essay Anecdotes 00:23:03 Video Essays 00:24:29 Overcoming Weaknesses 00:25:50 Interview Experience & Advice 00:27:44 Admissions: Evaluation Rubric 00:29:14 Kellogg's Unique Identity 00:31:12 Flagship Events 00:33:43 Experience Living in Evanston 00:36:01 Global Hub 00:38:08 Winter in Evanston 00:40:57 KWEST Trip 00:45:52 Biggest Challenge Faced at Kellogg 00:47:29 Insider Tip 00:48:35 Student Clubs & Activities 00:58:04 MBA Programs at Kellogg 00:59:09 Academic Highlights at Kellogg 01:01:31 Star Professors & Popular Electives 01:03:53 Recruiting at Kellogg 01:14:38 Final Advice for Applicants     Thank you for watching!   —   Nupur Gupta is the founder of Crack The MBA (https://crackthemba.com), India's leading MBA admissions consulting firm. Every year, Crack The MBA's clients attend ivy league, M7 and other top MBA programs globally. Nupur is a graduate of the full-time MBA program at The Wharton School. She has been recognized by Economic Times among the 'Most Promising Women Leaders', by Business Insider among the 'World's Leading Admissions Consultants', along with other honors. Nupur served two terms as president and two terms on the board of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC) - the primary industry association in MBA admissions.   Follow Nupur and ‘Crack The MBA' on our social media platforms for more updates: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nupurgupt/ https://www.facebook.com/CrackTheMBA/ https://www.instagram.com/crackthemba/   Disclaimer: The opinions shared by guests in this video in no way, shape or form represent advisory provided by Crack The MBA. Each candidate's circumstances may vary, and our advice is always provided specifically based on an applicant's specific profile.

Building a successful startup takes more than just a great product idea and a talented team. It also requires careful management of resources, effective decision-making, and a thorough understanding of the market and competition. In this episode, Shelly Hod Moyal shares her insights on venture capital and investing strategies, addressing key concepts like managing dilution and diversification, balancing personal investing requirements with potential returns, and determining whether a deal is a good deal. Learn how to maximize returns and manage risks in venture capital investing with expert advice from Shelly Hod Moyal, co-founder and co-CEO of iAngels.About Our GuestShelly Hod Moyal is a finance and investing expert, having built her career on Wall St. prior to co-founding iAngels. As the co-CEO, she works with global investors to invest in some of Israel's best startups. As a GP and Kellogg MBA alumna, Shelly holds numerous board positions and is actively involved in bringing value to iAngels portfolio companies. Living in Tel Aviv, Shelly and her husband have 4 children, and as a passionate art aficionado, Shelly is a member of Yedidim at Bat Sheva and Tel Aviv Museum of Art, as well as Laniado HospitalHere are some power takeaways from today's conversation: Defining venture capital  Managing dilution and diversification Balancing personal investing requirements with potential returns Determining allocation  to a down round Discerning if a deal is a good deal Offsetting the write-offs Episode Highlights:[08:43] What is Venture Capital and How It WorksAs an investor, investing in different rounds of a company involves taking different risks and potentially earning different returns. The earlier the round, the more risk and potential for high reward there is. Dilution is a common issue that requires reinvestment to maintain ownership percentage. Venture capital investments are illiquid and require a long-term mindset that entails holding onto the investment until the company goes public or gets acquired to receive returns. To protect ownership percentage, anti-dilution provisions can be negotiated.[12:38] Managing Dilution and Diversification in Venture Capital InvestingVenture capital investing requires a careful consideration of dilution and diversification to minimize risk and maximize returns. Each round of funding dilutes your percentage of ownership by approximately 25-30%, and investing in individual companies carries a high failure rate. Building a diversified portfolio and keeping funds available for follow-on investments can help manage these risks. It's important to remain defensive in situations where you need to protect your investments and to invest in around 20 companies to reduce risk.[18:21] Balancing Personal Investing Requirements With Potential ReturnsInvestors may agree with the value of a company but choose not to invest based on their personal investing requirements, risk tolerance, and potential for returns. It's common for angel investors to stop investing when the valuation becomes too high or if they are already heavily invested in a particular opportunity. Ultimately, the decision to continue investing in a venture capital opportunity requires weighing the potential risks and returns against your investment goals. Resources Mentioned:https://www.iangels.com/

I'm excited to have my friend Nate Cooper, partner at Barrel Ventures, on the show as our second in-studio guest. Nate invests in seed stage companies in the food and beverage space. He's excited about anything pre-farm to post fork and everything in between. Nate views our food ecosystem as broken, with a multi-trillion dollar opportunity waiting for those who solve it. I'm a personal LP in Nate's fund, and am passionate about food and packaging; these industries are enormous, and while everybody's been focused on web 2, the world keeps humming along. We don't realize how important these things are until they're taken away from us. The market is resilient, and the money eventually rotates into things that actually matter.  Guest - Nate Cooper, Managing Partner at Barrel Ventures  howardlindzon.com, barrelvc.com  Twitter: @howardlindzon, @nrcoope, @PanicwFriends, @knutjensen  linkedin.com/in/nathan-cooper-2ba9aa19 #fintech #invest #investment #venturecapital #stockmarket #finance  Show Notes: Introduction (00:31) Welcome Nate (01:24) Chicago is my kind of town (02:14) Michael Jordan ‘attends' Nates bachelor party (03:52) Masters at their craft (06:02) Business runs in the family (07:05) Midwest entrepreneurship (08:26) Kellogg MBA (10:00) Winding down Wise Apple (10:54) Getting started in venture (12:05) Being the best in the world (15:18) Investing in the food ecosystem (16:26) Execution Risk / Market Risk (18:28) Bioplastics (19:49) Staples prone to supply shocks (20:39) Tech is the sauce (22:05) No pop like OLIPOP (23:15) Genius of Liquid Death (26:11) Panicked about getting old (30:09) What else excites Nate about food (32:05) Rolling up food brands (33:08) Howard's radical free idea (33:33) Investors want brand and formula (34:57) Wrapping up (37:44) Closing thoughts (40:23) 

Salvador es un emprendedor, abogado de formación y Kellogg MBA con amplia experiencia en el mercado inmobiliario, tributación y finanzas. En este episodio conocemos la historia de Salvador,  cómo nació su idea de negocio (Kipp), los pasos que tomó para hacerlo realidad, las dificultades, etc. Si estás pensando en renunciar a tu trabajo y enfocarte en tu idea de negocio, este episodio te va a ayudar a motivarte.  Comunícate con Salvador Barros Guzmán https://www.linkedin.com/in/salvador-barros-guzman/https://kipp.storage/LINKSInicia la conversación. Únete a Discord: https://discord.gg/RX2NTbprppSigue a Lexit Movementhttps://www.wearelexit.com/El Show de Oscar Armendarizhttps://www.oscararmendariz.com/Comunícate conmigo directamente: +1 (334) 568-8845Ve los videos completos SÓLO en Telegram: https://t.me/consejodevaronNotas del episodio:(2:02) - Sobre Salvador Barros (8:53) - La idea de negocio (18:46) - La prueba piloto (26:16) - El consejo de un señor exitoso (29:05) - Los primeros clientes de Kipp(32:38) - La competencia(40:08) - Las dificultades(44:46) - Los inversionistas(52:46) - La familiaOtros episodios interesantes:#118 - Convierte tu idea de negocio REALIDAD | Invitado Alejandro Ruiz Lara#96 - Logra LO QUE QUIERAS con este método | Invitado Andrés Álvarez#71 - ¿Por qué me levanto a las 4:50 de la MAÑANA?

How did a Bain consultant and Kellogg MBA end up hiking the length of California on the Pacific Crest Trail? Join us on Women Lead Radio as Knight Campbell, your host of Leading on the Edge, has a conversation with Caroline Hernandez about leveraging curiosity, strength, and priorities for whatever trail you choose. Sponsor Appreciation! Thank you to our partner and show sponsor, National University (www.nu.edu)!   Interested in Learning More About Connected Women of Influence? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/attend-an-event-as-our-guest/) to Be Invited as Our Special VIP & Guest to a Future Event!   Interested in Becoming a Member of Our Professional Community!? Click Here (https://connectedwomenofinfluence.com/membership-application/) to Apply for Membership!

Wine Logistics with Andrew Walleck Andrew Walleck and Joe Lynch discuss wine logistics. Andrew is the COO of Wine Access, the leading online direct-to-consumer wine platform offering the world's most coveted wines. About Andrew Walleck Andrew Walleck has 16 years of experience in Operations, Strategy, Merchandising, and eCommerce across a variety of industries. A Kellogg MBA grad, Andrew spent 8 years with McMaster-Carr, one of the country's foremost innovators in Operations, serving seven different senior leadership roles as well as a Merchandiser for a company in one of the largest product categories. Prior to that, he was a management consultant to Corning, Inc., Eaton, and others. Andrew has his WSET Level 3 and is currently studying for his WSET Level 4 Diploma. Andrew also developed his own wine label prior to joining Wine Access. About Wine Access Founded in 1996, Wine Access is the leading online direct-to-consumer wine platform offering the world's most coveted wines. As one of the earliest adopters of ecommerce and DTC offerings in the digital wine space, Wine Access curates high quality wines from every wine region around the globe, creating more accessible ways to enjoy wine that extend beyond the bottle. Wine Access' Master of Wine, Master Sommelier, and team of industry experts taste over 20,000 wines a year, offering only those that exceed the expectations defined by their prices. Through Wine Access' network of family-owned, legendary winemakers, and coveted marquees, customers have access to an inspiring curation of unique and often unattainable wines. To build a deeper understanding and connection to each bottle, every shipment includes original tasting notes, flavor profiles, pairing recommendations, and compelling original stories that capture the authentic personality, passion, and philosophy of the producer. Wine Access also offers a Wine Club membership that unlocks access to rare and highly coveted wine selections from every major wine-growing region around the globe four times a year. In 2021, Wine Access was named the official wine provider of the MICHELIN Guide. Key Takeaways: Wine Logistics Andrew Walleck is the COO of Wine Access, the leading online direct-to-consumer wine platform offering the world's most coveted wines. In the interview, Andrew and Joe discuss wine logistics and why it is so challenging. The biggest problems in regards to wine logistics and delivery are: Every state has their own laws regulating alcohol and it's delivery. Wine is an adult transaction so ensuring that the wine is received by an adult is critical. The quality and flavor of wine is potentially impacted by vibration, temperature, and other environmental conditions. Managing the uneven supply and demand is difficult. Wine makers take great pride in their products and they see themselves more as artisans as opposed to manufacturers – so they typically won't rush or send wine they are not proud of. Since wine delivery is so challenging, Wine Access has developed an online direct-to-consumer wine platform that incorporates the best practices for temperature control, security, visibility, and delivery. Wine Access makes it easy to discover and enjoy the world's most inspiring wines through expert curation, storytelling, and perfect provenance—satisfaction guaranteed. The Wine Access Teams is headquartered in Napa, California and includes a Master of Wine, a Master Sommelier, and a selective crew of industry experts who have made in-roads in every major corner of every wine region around the globe. The company's connections unlock access to the most exclusive wines, from first growth Bordeaux estates to Napa cult icons and exciting discoveries along the way. Learn More About Wine Logistics Andrew's LinkedIn Wine Access LinkedIn Wine Access The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

Jen Saxton is the founder and CEO of Tot Squad, a marketplace that connects new and expecting parents with health, wellness and safety services like car seat installation, sleep consulting, babyproofing, and lactation consulting. She's an alumna of Duke, has a Kellogg MBA and is a serial entrepreneur having sold her first business in 2020 and was part of the 2020 Techstars Anywhere accelerator.  But above all, Jen is the mom of Charlotte and Sophie, aged 7 months and 3 years. In this episode, Jen and I chat about... Selling her business in March 2020 (literally when the Pandemic was beginning) Her vision and drive for starting a business centered around family and work-life balance and how she launched a baby company out of business school before she had kids or even was married Her "infants at work" policy she implemented pre-kids She didn't take a break after selling her company (10 years) and dove into something new, joined an Accelerator and became pregnant with her second kid What “maternity leave” the second time looked like and her fun out of office response How she kept her boundaries within the company while on leave How she implements the Fair Play system at home to create boundaries, manage her relationship, and replenish herself Advice for founders on when to leave their “day job” Follow Jen at... Website: totsquad.com IG: @totsquad ----- Come join me in my sandbox of life and in this podcast to explore, play and discover something new every single week. Subscribe and tune in weekly because I know you've yelled "Mommy's on a Call" at least once in the last week!!! For show notes, visit www.MommysonaCall.com Stephanie's Website IG: @MommysonaCall // @StephanieUchima

Freddie spent over 10 years in the army, finishing his career as a Special Forces officer.  He left and started working in manufacturing and eventually worked on his MBA from Northwestern along the way.  After a failed attempt at a small business, he started another focused on recruiting top-level veteran talent.  This episode has a lot of great conversation about being honest with yourself about what works best for you. 

Mike Maughan (Northwestern's Kellogg MBA student) interviews Ryan Smith about scaling your whole life .

Hear directly from Kellogg MBA admissions in this podcast episode of our Admissions Director Q&A with Emily Haydon, Interim Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid for the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Ed Schein is the Professor Emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management. He has a Ph.D. in Social Psychology and worked at the Walter Reed Institute of Research for four years before joining MIT, where he taught until 2015. He is extensively published, with books including Helping and Humble Enquiry, which won the 2013 Business Book of the Year Award from the Department of Leadership of the University of San Diego. He recently published Humble Leadership: The Power of Relationships, Openness, and Trust, authored by his son, Peter Schein, and himself. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award in Organization Development from the International OD Network. Peter Schein is a Strategy Consultant in Silicon Valley, assisting start-ups and expansion-phase tech companies. He has more than twenty years of experience in corporate development, product strategy, and marketing—developing products and services for Apple Computer, Inc. and Pacific Bell in his early career. Peter has developed an in-depth understanding of organizational culture challenges from growth in innovation-driven enterprises. He has a Bachelor's degree in Social Anthropology with Honors and Distinction from Stanford University and a Kellogg MBA in Marketing and Information Management from Northwestern University. Ed and Peter join me today to decode organizational culture. We break down the initial culture models, including their structure, living history, and practice, as well as the values and behaviors thereof. We discuss how to get a sense of your company culture to understand, label, and deal with it. We explain how your company climate differs from your company culture and why it is vital for organizations to build a usable vocabulary. We highlight the main characteristics of today's successful leaders, including an aptitude to recognize the culture they are within and identify the things that will allow them to shift it toward new values. We also explore a helpful wave metaphor for cultural change. “The structure and practice of culture are in a continuous and reciprocal iteration of each other.” - Peter Schein This week on Insert:Human The evolution of organizational culture and its comparison to character and personality The components of the initial model of culture The three levels of cultural practice: macro cultures, social cultures, and technical cultures How to observe, capture, and label the current state of your culture with active, passive, and constructive behaviors How leadership creates culture and the issue of mature cultures limiting the type of leadership organizations will accept How the pandemic has created a positive adaptation through a collapse in professional distancing and the re-humanization of organizations The meaning of humility and embracing the fact that you don't have all the answers Resources Mentioned: Book: Reinventing Organizations by Frederic Laloux Connect with Ed and Peter Schein: Organizational Culture and Leadership Institute (OCLI) OCLI on LinkedIn OCLI on Twitter Book: Helping Book: Humble Inquiry Book: Humble Consulting Book: Humble Leadership Book: Organizational Culture and Leadership Book: The Corporate Culture Survival Guide Insert:Human - For a Better Life & Better World Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Insert:Human. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Apple Podcasts | TuneIn | GooglePlay | Stitcher | Spotify Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media to help me reach more seekers and problem-solvers, like you. Join me on Twitter, Instagram, and Linkedin. For more exclusive content and to claim your free copy of the first chapter of my upcoming book, Technology is Dead, visit my website.

I break bread with Rahshiene Taha, a Harlem native, Stanford Undergrad / Northwestern MBA grad, discussing his rise up the music, sports, and entertainment industries. #WeBreakBread

This is Episode 20 of the podcast! Today's episode can also be found on You Tube as Jack will present several graphics toward the end of the conversation. Enjoy the podcast! JACK SHAW Corporate Financial Executive, Software Company Executive, Innovation and Change Management Consultant, Author, and Speaker. Jack integrates his executive experience in industry, technology, and consulting to speak on Technology Enabled Innovation, Change Management, and Transformational Leadership. Starting over three decades ago, even before the birth of e-commerce, and through the advent of blockchain in the early Millennium era, Jack took an early and enduring interest in understanding how new technologies create disruptive change while enabling creative innovation in everyday processes, corporate strategies, and even fundamental business models as well as how organizations must adjust and adapt to those impacts. His decades of experience designing, developing, and implementing emerging technologies have given him a deep understanding of how these evolve and are adopted. This experience enables him to speak with unique perspective on such current leading-edge technologies as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, 5G, and the Internet of Things and how, individually and collectively, they will impact business and society. Jack has delivered over 1,000 keynote presentations and executive forums in 26 countries and every state across the U.S. He is a Yale University graduate, and he holds a Kellogg MBA degree specializing in Finance and Marketing.

The Kellogg MBAi: Where business and technology intersect [Show summary] Kate Smith, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Kellogg School of Management, breaks down the school’s brand-new MBAi joint degree and how it prepares students for careers at the intersection of business and technology. Interview with Kate Smith, Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at the Kellogg School of Management [Show notes] As if its impressive portfolio of MBA programs (not to mention the pandemic) wasn’t enough to keep Kellogg busy, it also launched a brand-new program at the beginning of this academic year. Let's catch up on what's new at Kellogg and learn about its new accelerated joint MBA at the intersection of business and technology management. Kate Smith is the Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at Kellogg School of Management. Kate earned her own MBA from Kellogg in 1998, then worked in marketing for leading brands including General Mills, Quaker Oats, and Pepsi. She returned to Kellogg in 2012. Let's start with some basic information about the MBAi. First of all, what is it? Who's it for? What's the structure? And what degree do graduates actually receive? [2:05] Thank you for opening on what is an exciting innovation here at Kellogg. We have just introduced this new program in the Kellogg portfolio of MBA options. The MBAi is a new joint degree. It has been launched by the Kellogg School of Management and the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. The vision for this degree is that it is at the nexus of business and technology management. The MBAi is building on a long legacy of innovation and collaboration between Kellogg and McCormick. The two schools launched, years ago, a dual degree called the triple M program, which provides rigorous business education integrated with a strong foundation in design innovation. The MBAi is a new specialized program that is meant for students with prior undergraduate STEM experience, and/or prior work experience in the tech sector. Examples could include having worked as a product manager, a data scientist, a software engineer, an R and D associate. We're going to be building what I'd say is a real nice diversity of backgrounds leveraging tech and STEM expertise so that they can contribute that on a journey to accelerating their knowledge and foundational expertise at this intersection of business and technology. It's going to be a fast-paced, five-quarter program, which is (I think) very appealing in terms of the speed at which you can pursue and complete your MBA degree experience and immediately jump into what is a rapidly evolving tech sector. The curriculum will include the entire Kellogg MBA core curriculum, as well as technical courses in topics such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, data wrangling, robotics, computational thinking for business. That will also be complemented with the entire Kellogg MBA core curriculum. Students will have the opportunity to round out their degree with just a few electives, choosing between both Kellogg and McCormick. This program is intensive, with a five-quarter format as opposed to our two-year program, which is a traditional six-quarter program format. There's a little less flexibility on electives and more of an intentional design into the curriculum, integrating the aspects of data analytics, AI, etc., and weaving that throughout the curricular offerings. The graduates will have one degree conferred by both Kellogg and McCormick. It's a joint degree, so it's different than a dual degree. Our current triple M is a dual degree, one degree conferred by McCormick, the MBA conferred by Kellogg. This is a joint MBA degree called the MBAi, conferred by us both together. You're going to be going five quarters straight through, so you're going to start in the fall, and you're going to take courses for five consecutive quarters and graduate the following December. ...

Steve Sacks interviews Jack Shaw about the 101 of Blockchain for Business for CPA Trendlines. The Blockchain Basics for Business podcast discusses the elements of the technology, its early beginnings, the industries impacted, and the practical business applications. It is part one of a two-part series. The second part will cover the applicability of blockchain as it relates to accounting and finance. KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM BLOCKCHAIN FOR BUSINESS WEBCAST  Bitcoin is only an application of Blockchain which is the platform  Decentralized nodes eliminate the possibility of hacking  Blockchain has many business uses in the financial, insurance, media, medical, consumer and supply chain  Industries impacted by blockchain include energy, entertainment, manufacturing and transportation  Blockchain stores records such as identities, ownership of assets, business transactions and contractual commitments Jack Shaw is an innovation and change management consultant, who has been voted one of the world's top 25 speakers and one of the top 5 technology futurists. Jack integrates his executive experience in Industry, technology, and consulting to speak on Innovation, Change Management, and Transformational Leadership. And, he has decades of experience designing, developing, and implementing emerging technologies and how these will impact business and society. Jack has advised key decision-makers at such Fortune 500 organizations as Mercedes Benz, Bosch, GE, Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, IBM, Oracle, and SAP. Jack has delivered over 1,000 keynote presentations and executive forums in 26 countries and every state across the U.S. He is a Yale University graduate, and holds a Kellogg MBA degree specializing in Finance and Marketing. Jack's expertise is in the strategic impact of leading-edge technologies, including Blockchain technology, 5G, the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence. He can be reached at https://jackshaw.io/jacks-story/

Kellogg MBA and world renowned admissions expert Stacy Blackman joins Graham for a wide-ranging discussion about her entrepreneurial journey, time at Kellogg, and work as founder of Stacy Blackman Consulting. This episode is filled with advice for MBA applicants, future entrepreneurs, women in business, and more!

Over the next few weeks, we’re talking to friends pursuing masters degrees at some of the top universities. We want to better understand why they decided to leave a successful career to go back to school, how the pivot to virtual has impacted their experience, and their take on whether or not a virtual masters degree is worth it. Today we’re talking to Ezinna Nwokonko, second year MBA student at the Kellogg School of Management, to understand how to make the most of your remote or hybrid business school experience this year.

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How did Henry Nguyen, who graduated from Kellogg 20 years ago, launch Vietnam's first technology venture capital fund, Vietnam's first professional basketball team, and Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise? Henry recounts his journey from travel writer to MD to MBA to Wall Street and then back to Vietnam, where he has built a career as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Henry also gives a behind a scenes look into putting together a winning bid for LAFC, building a 22,000 capacity outdoor arena in downtown Los Angeles, and growing a raving fanbase before LAFC's first game in 2018. Henry shares what he gained from his Kellogg MBA, as well as his advice to young professionals and entrepreneurs considering business school. "Being an entrepreneur is sometimes just saying 'Why Not?'" - Henry Nguyen Questions Introducing Henry Nguyen (0:00) Henry's unanticipated MBA and business career (6:30) Henry's heads to Wall Street (11:00) The travel writing experience that changed Henry's life (14:45) Henry's journey back to Vietnam (21:15) Starting IDG Ventures Vietnam – “My life is a serendipitous series of fortunate circumstances” (26:30) From “funny money” to “startup” – the growth of entrepreneurship in Vietnam (30:30) Breaking into venture capital (34:10) Henry's thoughts on the value of a MBA for career changers vs. entrepreneurs, and what he learned from Kellogg (39:30) Henry's foray into the business of sports, and starting amateur and professional sports leagues in Vietnam (49:30) Behind the scenes of Henry's winning bid for LAFC (1:01:27) Growing LAFC's fanbase – “the 3252” – in a city with 11 sports franchises (1:15:10) Opportunities for MBAs in sports (1:17:35) How Henry manages his businesses and engagements (1:25:20) Henry's last advice to MBA applicants and students (1:29:40) About Henry Henry Nguyen is the Chairman of Phoenix Holdings, an investment company with operations in consumer, media, retail, food & beverage, and financial services sectors, and Managing General Partner of IDG Ventures Vietnam. He is the Developmental Licensee of McDonalds Vietnam and Chairman of XLE Group, which develops sports at the professional, collegiate and grass roots level in Vietnam. He is also Founding Owner of Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and one of the Founding Trustees at Fulbright University Vietnam. After majoring in classics at Harvard University, Henry earned his MD and MBA from Northwestern University Medical School and the Kellogg School of Management. Episode summary, show notes and more at: https://touchmba.com/mba-careers-vietnam-venture-capital-sports-lafc-henry-nguyen

How did Henry Nguyen, who graduated from Kellogg 20 years ago, launch Vietnam’s first technology venture capital fund, Vietnam’s first professional basketball team, and Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC), a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise? Henry recounts his journey from travel writer to MD to MBA to Wall Street and then back to Vietnam, where he has built a career as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Henry also gives a behind a scenes look into putting together a winning bid for LAFC, building a 22,000 capacity outdoor arena in downtown Los Angeles, and growing a raving fanbase before LAFC’s first game in 2018. Henry shares what he gained from his Kellogg MBA, as well as his advice to young professionals and entrepreneurs considering business school. "Being an entrepreneur is sometimes just saying 'Why Not?'" - Henry Nguyen Questions Introducing Henry Nguyen (0:00) Henry’s unanticipated MBA and business career (6:30) Henry’s heads to Wall Street (11:00) The travel writing experience that changed Henry’s life (14:45) Henry’s journey back to Vietnam (21:15) Starting IDG Ventures Vietnam – “My life is a serendipitous series of fortunate circumstances” (26:30) From “funny money” to “startup” – the growth of entrepreneurship in Vietnam (30:30) Breaking into venture capital (34:10) Henry’s thoughts on the value of a MBA for career changers vs. entrepreneurs, and what he learned from Kellogg (39:30) Henry’s foray into the business of sports, and starting amateur and professional sports leagues in Vietnam (49:30) Behind the scenes of Henry’s winning bid for LAFC (1:01:27) Growing LAFC’s fanbase – “the 3252” – in a city with 11 sports franchises (1:15:10) Opportunities for MBAs in sports (1:17:35) How Henry manages his businesses and engagements (1:25:20) Henry’s last advice to MBA applicants and students (1:29:40) About Henry Henry Nguyen is the Chairman of Phoenix Holdings, an investment company with operations in consumer, media, retail, food & beverage, and financial services sectors, and Managing General Partner of IDG Ventures Vietnam. He is the Developmental Licensee of McDonalds Vietnam and Chairman of XLE Group, which develops sports at the professional, collegiate and grass roots level in Vietnam. He is also Founding Owner of Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and one of the Founding Trustees at Fulbright University Vietnam. After majoring in classics at Harvard University, Henry earned his MD and MBA from Northwestern University Medical School and the Kellogg School of Management. Episode summary, show notes and more at: https://touchmba.com/mba-careers-vietnam-venture-capital-sports-lafc-henry-nguyen

Lorena nos cuenta de una manera muy cercana como ha sido el proceso para alinearse a lo largo de su vida con su pasión y cómo la ha transformado en propósito. A través de la curiosidad, la aventura y la determinación, Lorena ha tenido una vida llena de experiencias de alto nivel, desde su MBA en Kellogg hasta su exitoso paso por L'oréal en NYC, sus años dorados como directora del área comercial y operativa de la naciente Linio, entre muchas otras. Adicionalmente, Lorena nos cuenta cuál es la identidad que está buscando construir hoy en día como Cofundadora y CEO de Urban Guilt y Directora en México de Founder Institute. 

From PM'ing at a special unit within 8200 to a Human-Computer Interaction undergrad at the Hebrew University and a Kellogg MBA, to Fring, Microsoft, and Apttus, we have a lively chat with another product management superhero in Silicon Valley. Gilad shares his experience building an enterprise grade chatbot that his customers love using. Our favorite quote: "It's not about what they (customers) say they want. It's about understanding the underlying need behind what they say or the underlying pain point, and coming up with a solution - then satisfying it." You can reach Gilad at gturbahn@gmail.com

Welcome to the What's Next! podcast with Tiffani Bova.  This week I have the distinct honor and pleasure of speaking with Olympic silver medalist John Coyle. Known as “The Time Guy,” John is a thought leader in the field of chronoception—the study of how humans process time— and one of the world's leading experts in Design Thinking. A graduate of Stanford University’s Product Design Program and a Kellogg MBA, John is an NBC sports analyst, two-time TEDx presenter and sought-after keynote speaker. His presentations combine the data and analytics of a professor with the inspired storytelling of an Olympic athlete. He is also a best-selling author of two books, Design For Strengths: Applying Design Thinking to Individual and Team Strengths and The Art of Really Living Manifesto. As a speaker and an author, his talent is in weaving facts, examples, and intellectual principles into engaging stories that leave you with actionable ideas. I am absolutely thrilled to be speaking with John Coyle on the What’s Next! Podcast.   THIS EPISODE IS PERFECT FOR… anyone interested in design thinking, optimizing for their strength and maximizing their time to make major breakthroughs.  TODAY’S MAIN MESSAGE… John shares his experiences as an Olympian, an innovator, and a world-class “design-thinker.” His personal experiences, metaphors, and practical guidelines serve as a roadmap for innovation and leaning into your strengths as opposed to trying to solve “weaknesses.” He also shares how design thinking can seep into and affect other parts of your life and career to achieve breakthrough performances and create more meaning.   WHAT  I  LOVE  MOST… John’s great and illustrative anecdotes that can help everyone focus on design thinking and solving the right problems, and learning how to lean into your strengths as opposed to solving for your non-strengths.    Running time: 35:36     Subscribe on iTunes     Find Tiffani on social: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn     Find John on social:  Twitter  LinkedIn    John’s Website:  The Art of Really Living Website    John’s Book:  Design For Strengths  The Art of Really Living Manifesto 

Learn all about Kellogg’s MBA options from the inside [Show Summary] Assistant Dean of Admissions Kate Smith discusses Kellogg’s rich menu of options as well as what Kellogg is looking for in applicants, changes to its MBA application, and how to get in. Interview with Kate Smith, Assistant Dean of Admissions & Financial Aid at the Kellogg School of Management [Show Notes] Kate earned her own MBA at Kellogg in 1998 and then worked in marketing for leading brands including General Mills, Quaker Oats, and Pepsi. She returned to Kellogg in 2012 and assumed her current role as Assistant Dean, Admissions and Financial Aid at the Kellogg School of Management. What makes Kellogg unique? [2:09] We intentionally designed the Kellogg learning experience to grow you both personally and professionally. Between extensive global opportunities and the challenging experiential learning, as well as customized electives, the curriculum is shaped by real world business problems and dedicated to developing dynamic leaders to see possibilities that others can’t. In our innovative curriculum you will learn how to evaluate opportunities, catalyze teams, and engage with world-class faculty. Whether being advised by a venture capitalist on a start-up, joining a trek with thought leaders in industry sectors of interest, or participating in a fireside chat with a professor who served as a Fortune 500 CEO, we offer in-depth experiential learning with a collaborative culture and distinctive community. Kellogg offers a range of full-time degree programs, and we hear consistently that many students who learn about them are very excited and weren’t aware of them before. All are designed to fit student interests. We have the two-year MBA (traditional program) that offers the opportunity to explore different interests, and often career pivots. We have a one-year MBA program and two joint, dual-degree programs. Our one-year program has existed for 56 years consecutively. It is for those who have completed some business coursework before attending so we qualify one-year applicants by the coursework taken. We give students credit for those courses. One-year (1Y) students start in the summer, and it’s a four-quarter program (June-June). There is an immersive first quarter for 1Y students, and then they join the second-year MBA class with electives, and they tailor their studies to their interest and professional goals. Joint degrees include the MMM, which is a dual degree with the engineering school, and you get an MS in design innovation and MBA. It is very popular for students who are interested in design-centered thinking or product management. It’s a seven quarter program and integrates with the two-year program in the fall. Last is the JD/MBA program, with the curriculum designed to be completed in three years. Finally, our alumni network is very engaged and responsive, which impresses students and applicants. We have a pay it forward culture and mindset, which you see across the board. What’s new at Kellogg in the last year? I know a lot has been happening. [14:03] We are thrilled to welcome our new dean Francesca Cornelli. She will be on campus in a few weeks and joining us from LBS, bringing an immense amount of global perspective, and in particular expertise in private equity, innovation policy, and corporate governance. I personally am very proud it is our third consecutive female dean We are the only top business school with consistent female leadership. Our curricular innovation continues to be an important focus. In the last five years we’ve launched 64 new courses, 12 courses in the last year alone – Negotiations in a Virtual World, Early Stage Healthcare Investing, and Blockchain Technology. We are wanting to equip students to hit the ground running with what is happening realtime in business and the marketplace. We also have three new pathways. At Kellogg a pathway is a cross functional sequence of courses that addresses a particular ...

Topics: Finding your strengths, knowing when to quit, and managing time. What does it mean when he says, "Most companies and managers hire for diversity of talent, experience, and background—and then they waste it?" John's accomplishments include an Olympic silver medal in short track speed skating, he is a Stanford d.school grad, Kellogg MBA, NBC Sports analyst, and Professor of Innovation. As a speaker and author, his talent is weaving facts, examples and intellectual principles into engaging stories which leave you with actionable ideas.

Topics: designing for autonomy, making vehicles compatible with humans, building better teams, and understanding it when he says, "Persistence is awesome, until it is stupid." John's accomplishments include an Olympic silver medal in short track speed skating, he is a Stanford d.school grad, Kellogg MBA, NBC Sports analyst, and Professor of Innovation. As a speaker and author, his talent is weaving facts, examples and intellectual principles into engaging stories which leave you with actionable ideas. Oh yeah, we manage to fit in eating moruga scorpion peppers into the discussion.

Last month Suzanne held “office hours” with a recent Kellogg MBA grad asking for advice on how to stand out meaningfully from her peers at work. The response to that episode was an overwhelming chorus of “TELL US WHAT HAPPENED!” Did she tell the story they uncovered? Did it go well? Is she the CEO yet? Not only do we have Kimberly Nelson's full report for you, but this time, Rachel and Suzanne double team as they strategize for Kimberly's next meeting with a very different audience. When they dig in even more, they discover a pretty memorable mantra that Rachel “JUST LOVES!”. You will, too. Let us know if you want to make your own office hours appointment! Email info@bigpayoffradio.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Malvika Jethmalani has never backed down from a challenge. So when she joined a turnaround CPG company 2 years ago, she was ready. As VP of Human Resources of Flavors Holdings (you know them as the makers of the Equal sweetener you use in your coffee), she’s helped rebuild the organization bottom to top. Not an easy task… because Flavors has 600 people across 21 countries. Business turnarounds have been compared to changing the tires on a car that’s speeding down the highway at 70 mph. Malvika’s experience at Danaher & CareerBuilder, and her Kellogg MBA, prepared her for the task. In this 20-minute conversation, Malvika reveals how to tackle the people part of a turnaround.

Hospitality to Kellogg MBA [Show Summary] Libby Angst is a 2018 graduate of the Kellogg MBA program and Accepted’s newest MBA admissions consultant. Libby shares her experience in the hospitality industry, her motivations behind her job changes, her decision to pursue an MBA and what she thought was most valuable in the Kellogg MBA program. Along the way she also shares insights into the unique qualities of the hospitality industry and in the Kellogg MBA program as well as the lessons she learned as Co-Chair of The Kellogg Student MBA Admissions Committee. Interview with Libby Angst [Show Notes] Can you tell us a little about your background and where you grew up? [1:56] I grew up in a suburb 45 minutes north of Chicago. I went to a high school with over 1,000 students in my graduating class, so with a class so big it was important for me to find a niche. Mine was the tennis team, volunteering with organizations around Chicago, and my big activity was policy debating on a national circuit with my high school varsity debate team before I ended up going to Northwestern for undergrad. You worked in the hospitality industry before joining Kellogg. How did you choose that industry to launch your professional career? [2:50] During high school and college I always had odd jobs in the service industry. One of them was working at a high-end boutique folding and selling clothes, and I also worked as a tennis instructor for a nearby country club, so both required me to deliver a high level of service to discerning customers in my teenage, formative years. Additionally, in college I developed a passion for traveling after studying abroad in Madrid my junior year, my first trip to Europe. After I got back I really wanted to learn the ins and outs of the hotel industry from a highly regarded luxury chain, so luckily Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts had a worldwide sales office that hired me as an intern for two summers. Why did you choose to work for TravelClick, and then why did you decide to earn an MBA? [4:05] I had been working for Four Seasons in their property in Palo Alto, and I began using a lot of the TravelClick products to help me achieve my sales goals. A lot of them were benchmarking our performance against competitive sets - I used the tools to figure out what times of year I could charge higher rates for my corporate and group clients in order to reach my goals. After a number of years using their products I had developed a relationship with our TravelClick representative, and began exploring opportunities at that company in a sales role where I could work with large hotel chains to share how TravelClick products could add value to their companies. While I was at TravelClick working with the large hotel brands I began working a lot with asset managers. I realized the real estate side of the hotel business was not something I knew too much about, but was probably one of the most important things to know to progress my career in the travel industry. So after working at TravelClick for two years I decided I needed to learn more about business. With a liberal arts background I didn’t have the skillset, particularly in finance, that I needed so I decided to earn an MBA in order to transition into the business side to progress my career. What do you think are some of the more distinctive elements of the hospitality and travel industries? [6:30] The industry feels immediate impacts from the economy. Hotels are signing essentially 24 hour lease agreements and are extremely sensitive to things going on in the economy. The wellbeing of a hotel could shift quite literally from month to month based on how the economy is doing. So one of the things hotels really need to do is have a very firm grasp on what is happening on the micro level with the economy and then also be tuned into what is happening in the international travel industry as well, since a lot of travelers are coming from outside of the United States,

Atif Nayeem, former Account Manager at Amazon, recently completed his MBA at Kellogg School of Management and recently received an offer as a Product Manager at Series B funded E-Commerce startup, Narvar. In this episode, Atif shares how he went about startup recruiting. Some of things he touches upon include: 1. Why he decided to recruit for startups 2. How it's hard to change location, industry and function at the same time, and so he looked at e-commerce startups only 3. His startup selection criteria - how series B startups can be a good fit for MBAs 4. His application strategy - Applying online + sending a direct message to the recruiter or hiring manager on LinkedIn 5. What he wrote in these initial messages - his projects and skills that could be relevant to the role he was applying for 6. How going a step beyond to really show how interested you are in the startup is really helpful 7. His interview process and some interesting questions he was asked 8. How he evaluated his offer and negotiated it 9. Helpful resources for interested candidates Thank you for listening!! Follow the show on Twitter @LED_Curator Website www.learneducatediscover.com/ Like us on FaceBook at www.facebook.com/learneducatediscover/ Email us at hello@learneducatediscover. We will reply!! Subscribe to the show on iTunes itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/learn…ver/id1049159321

Thank you Jennifer Hayes, Senior Associate Director of Admissions at Kellogg, and Erik Mazmanian, a second-year student at Kellogg, for an excellent Q&A about life and admissions at Northwestern Kellogg. Jennifer and Erik covered a wide range of topics, including the following advice on how to avoid some common Kellogg application mistakes: Linda Abraham: What are the most common pitfalls of prospective students in the application process, and how would you advise candidates to best avoid them? Jennifer Hayes: Very good question. I’ve been at Kellogg for eight years now, so I’ve seen a lot of applications, and I’ve seen a lot of things that aren’t in the best interest of the applicant. I do think that the biggest pitfall is that people do their research on Kellogg, they understand what’s important to us as an institution, and then they frame their experiences, their accomplishments, and the things that are important to them around that. Those are things that are important to us and those are things that you will experience if you’re here. However, you don’t necessarily have to frame your experience around that. We really want to understand what has motivated you, what’s been valuable to you, and what’s been most important to you in your life and in your career. I would really encourage people to set aside that they’re applying to Kellogg and who we stand for as an institution, and really just think internally; really reflect on themselves when they’re starting to answer the application questions. You will look more genuine and more authentic. If you’re really talking about yourself, your values, and your motivations, you will look more diverse and unique as an applicant, instead of trying to do maybe what everyone else is doing by just reviewing the website and telling us those are important to you. For the full Q&A, please view the Kellogg transcript or listen to the audio file. You can also read up on Northwestern Kellogg's MBA Application Essay Tips & Deadlines. To listen to the Q&A recordings on-the-go, please check out Accepted Admissions Podcast. Accepted.com ~ Helping You Write Your Best