The mbaMission Podcast

Ep 63 | Does an Entrepreneur Need an MBA?


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In today's episode of the mbaMission podcast, we're tackling a question that we're hearing more and more often these days: can business school really prepare you to be an entrepreneur? Harold Simansky and Jeremy Shinewald discuss their own post-MBA experiences as entrepreneurs, and whether the skills they developed in business school are necessary for aspiring founders. If you're dreaming of building your own venture, or want to understand how business school can shape a startup journey, this episode is for you.

00:00 Welcome to the mbaMission podcast
02:34 Modern entrepreneurship
06:00 Entrepreneurship through acquisition 
09:18 Can you teach entrepreneurship? 
16:30 What entrepreneurship resources do business schools offers
18:41 When is the right time to start a business?
25:29 Benefits of an MBA for entrepreneurs 
28:36 Best business schools for entrepreneurship 
32:19 Buying a company
35:50 Do you need an MBA if you're already an entrepreneur? 
43:58 The benefit of alumni networks 

Read Malcolm Gladwell's New Yorker article "The Sure Thing" here: 
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2010/01/18/the-sure-thing

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Book your FREE 30-minute MBA admissions consultation with Harold, Susan, or another one of our experienced MBA admissions consultants by filling out this form.

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‼️Use code MBAMPOD for 30% off any onTrack subscription‼️

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