She'll have gained a greater knowledge on how to run a fledging small business. A degree from Harvard Business School would put her in a much better position f

She'll have gained a greater knowledge on how to run a fledging small business. A degree from Harvard Business School would put her in a much better position for a high-growth starting job at a large company. Big difference. As much as this place likes to avoid the reality, the fact is that most businesses eventually need pure business types to efficiently run the company. They may not be involved in strategic planning, product development, etc. (although many are) but you need those operations people to keep the wheels turning efficiently.