In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, co-hosts Eric Raine and Patrick Lageraaen interivew EMBA class of 2016 alum Dustin Snyder. Snyder who is also the founder of Wayforward Associates, shares his insights on customer and employee experience, leadership, and advice for students entering the job market. He emphasizes the importance of informational interviewing and building relationships with professionals in your desired field. Snyder also discusses the role of leadership in removing barriers for employees and creating a common vision. He encourages students to focus on bringing value to others and building a strong network. Snyder's podcast, "This Is The Way," features conversations with industry leaders and provides valuable insights for those interested in the healthcare industry.

In this episode of the Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Tim Maynes, associate professor of organization and human resources, about organizational behavior and the value of an MBA degree. Maynes discusses the importance of soft skills in the workplace and the need for leaders to empower their teams and provide effective feedback. He also highlights the unique nature of the Corporate Champions competition at UB, which integrates concepts from multiple business courses and prepares students for leadership roles. Maynes emphasizes the shift in the business world towards valuing interpersonal skills and the importance of organizational behavior in the MBA program. He concludes by encouraging individuals considering an MBA program to pursue it if they have ambitions of climbing the corporate ladder and making a broader impact through leadership roles.

In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Alisa Franasiak and Mirka Arevalo, venture coaches at UB's Startup and Innovation Co-Laboratory (CoLab). They discuss the resources and opportunities available for entrepreneurs at UB and in Western New York. The CoLab offers pitch competitions, innovation sprints, design challenges, master classes, and venture coaching to help students develop their entrepreneurial ideas. They also highlight the various entrepreneurship classes and programs offered at UB, including the Entrepreneurship Lab, Inclusive Launch Foundry, and the Summer Accelerator. Franasiak and Arevalo emphasize the importance of networking and taking advantage of the resources available to students, and they discuss their own experiences as entrepreneurs. They conclude by offering advice to prospective students interested in entrepreneurship and discussing the benefits of pursuing a graduate degree in entrepreneurship.

In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Alexia Hecico, an MS in Business Analytics grad student at the School of Management and member of the Women's Cross-Country and Track and Field teams at UB. They discuss her academic and athletic experience, extracurricular activities at UB, and how she manages her commitments. Alexia shares her journey from Romania to the US, her decision to attend UB, and the challenges of balancing academics and athletics. She also talks about her role as a teaching assistant, her work in the marketing department for the athletics department, and her experience as an academic performance specialist with the athletic department. Alexia emphasizes the importance of passion, hard work, and balancing social life with athletic career. She also discusses her future plans, including finding a job in sports analytics or management. Alexia offers advice to athletes considering college or graduate school, encouraging them to pursue their passions and focus on their academic careers. She also speaks to international students, urging them to build a community and leave a place better than they found it.

In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, co-hosts Patrick Lageraaen and Eric Raine interview University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi. They discuss the role of the president, his journey from growing up in India to becoming president at UB, and initiatives such as the Empire AI consortium. Discover the multifaceted role of a university president as Tripathi shares his experiences, daily responsibilities, and his unwavering commitment to UB's mission of excellence in research, education, and community service. President Tripathi highlights the significant contributions of the School of Management, particularly in fostering entrepreneurship, leadership training, and community engagement. Gain insights into his dedication to inclusivity and the university's vital role in enhancing the prosperity of Western New York. Tripathi explains that UB's strategic vision is to become one of the top 25 public research universities, and he discusses the importance of student success, faculty recognition, and social impact in achieving this goal.

In this podcast episode, Akshay Koltewar interviews four MBA students who have completed summer internships. The students discuss their experiences, including the companies they interned at, their roles and responsibilities, and the challenges they faced. They also offer advice to future MBA students embarking on their internship search, emphasizing the importance of networking, communication, and being proactive. The students highlight the value of utilizing resources provided by their university, such as career centers and networking events. They also discuss the impact of their MBA program on their internship experiences, particularly in terms of developing skills in teamwork, collaboration, and effective communication.

In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Ananth Iyer, the current dean of the UB School of Management. They discuss Dean Iyer's transition into the role of dean, his strategic vision for the School of Management, and the four strategic initiatives of the school: business analytics, the business of climate change, social impact of management, and innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Dean Iyer emphasizes the importance of bringing out the best in the organization and creating opportunities for students to apply their skills and make an impact. He also discusses the role of technology, such as AI, in the business world and the need for students to develop skills that complement and leverage these technologies.

In this episode of the Manage-A-Bull podcast, we interview Mariam Sadawi, a first-year MBA student and small business owner. Mariam discusses her motivations for being an entrepreneur, the challenges of running a small business while in a graduate program, and how an MBA degree is applicable to her goals as an entrepreneur.

This episode was recorded in February 2024.

In this episode of the UB Manage-A-Bull podcast, host Eric Raine and co-host Patrick Lageraaen interview Melissa Ruggiero, the assistant dean and director of the Career Resource Center at the UB School of Management. They discuss the resources available through the CRC and how students can leverage them for their career development. Melissa shares her background and how she ended up at UB, as well as her professional experience leading up to her current role. She emphasizes the importance of being intentional about career planning and utilizing the CRC's resources early on. Melissa also highlights some of the initiatives the CRC is currently working on, such as the use of AI in interview preparation and the focus on supporting international students.