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What does starting a company during business school really demand beyond a strong idea?

In this episode of The mbaMission Podcast, host Harold Simansky and Gatehouse Founder Liza Weale sit down with GrowthFactor CEO and MIT Sloan alumnus Clyde Anderson for a candid conversation about the Sloan experience, entrepreneurship, and school fit. Clyde explains how he moved from finance to business school, why Sloan became the right match after a surprising waitlist turn, and how a classroom insight became the seed of a company.

The discussion covers Sloan’s analytical core, its culture of experimentation, the role of co-founders, and the practical resources that supported GrowthFactor, including startup workspace, entrepreneurship classes, faculty guidance, and MIT delta v. Clyde also describes why Sloan remains valuable for students who do not plan to launch a company, from consulting and finance paths to veterans, operators, and students pursuing less linear careers.

For applicants considering MIT Sloan, this episode offers a useful reminder: fit comes from more than a school’s reputation. The strongest match often appears when your goals, your way of learning, and the community around you push you to become more fully yourself.

Guest contact:

Clyde Anderson, CEO of GrowthFactor

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https://www.growthfactor.ai/

00:00 From Sloan Waitlist to Startup CEO

05:03 From a Waitlist Update to a Sloan Interview

09:28 The Benefit of Authenticity When Applying to Sloan

13:22 The Birth of GrowthFactor 

19:47 Finding Co-Founders at Sloan

22:51 The Sloan Startup Resources That Supported GrowthFactor

25:07 How Sloan Students Champion One Another

28:38 Sloan Career Paths Outside of Entrepreneurship

34:21 How Delta V Helps Launch Student Ventures

35:17 The Post-Graduate Power of Sloan’s Alumni Network

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