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I realize MBAs have a bad rap (disclaimer, I'm getting my MBA), but I think they can bring a lot of variety to the start-up scene. The MBA class is chock full o

by Dwolb 12y ago

I realize MBAs have a bad rap (disclaimer, I'm getting my MBA), but I think they can bring a lot of variety to the start-up scene. The MBA class is chock full of students from almost every industry who know very well the problems these respective industries face. Furthermore MBAs approach problems through different lenses that may be more sensitive to firm strategy, finance, operations, accounting, etc. These approaches may uncover new insights into the business or market.

dougbright 12y ago
It's also worth keeping in mind that a good chunk of MBAs come from engineering and other technical backgrounds. In fact, they comprise a full 40% of the latest HBS class (according to http://www.hbs.edu/about/facts-and-figures/Pages/mba-statistics.aspx http://www.hbs.edu/about/facts-and-figures/Pages/mba-statist...).
brianbreslin 12y ago
@Dwollb I'm also getting my MBA, and agree with you. There is a propensity for MBAs to get a bad rap in this community. I came into my program (Kellogg) with a tech background, and I know it has radically changed how I approach problem solving and other tasks.