Patrycja Kepa

Emory University, Goizueta Business School

“Hard-working, goal-oriented, and creative entrepreneur with a passion for creating impact through media.”

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Fun Fact About Yourself: I love painting! My favorite medium is acrylic paint, and I love blending different styles such as abstract and impressionism.

Undergraduate School and Major: Emory University; Organization and Management & Psychology

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Anchored Lens Productions, LLC – Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer

What makes Atlanta such a great place to earn an MBA? The cross-section of my passions lies in film and entrepreneurship; therefore, Atlanta is the perfect place with its flourishing film industry presence, as well as a bustling community of startups and well-established Fortune 1000 and Fortune 500 businesses. Another reason why I adore Atlanta is because of its diverse community and it being a hub for arts and culture. From the High Museum to the infamous Slutty Vegan restaurant chain, Atlanta is never boring, and I’m excited to continue my education in this city!

Aside from your classmates and location, what was the key part of Emory Goizueta’s MBA programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you?
One of the most exciting parts of Goizueta’s MBA program for me is the faculty. The professors have a plethora of different backgrounds, and it’s exciting to learn from educators who have a blend of academic and real company experience. Furthermore, being an entrepreneur myself, I’m thrilled that Goizueta has faculty who have experience as entrepreneurs themselves or have worked with startups and new businesses. Lastly, since the class size is small, the ratio of faculty to students is smaller, allowing for a more intimate learning experience and more interactions with our professors.

What course, club, or activity excites you the most at Emory Goizueta? I’m very excited about the Goizueta Association for Media, Entertainment, and Sports. With my interests lying primarily in film and entertainment, I’m looking forward to exploring ways to identify new opportunities in this field and connect with a network of alumni and students who share my passions.

What is your unique quality that will enable you to make a big contribution to the Class of 2026? Why? Having entrepreneurial experience, I believe that I bring a fresh perspective from the startup world. Over the last few years, I’ve helped build a small independent production company and started a film festival. I had to learn everything from terminology to legal structures to pitching film projects by myself through extensive research, networking, and simple grit. The process has also taught me to have a thick skin and to appreciate the hard lessons that come with the never-ending “no’s.” I aim to bring in enthusiasm, an unflinching work ethic, and lessons from my experience as a founding member of two companies.

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: One of my biggest accomplishments has been co-writing, co-directing, producing, and distributing my first feature film, Trinket Box. It has been picked up as an original film by Fox’s Tubi, secured international distribution, and has (to date) made nearly $400K worldwide on a $150K budget. Despite the many obstacles our company faced to finance complete and distribute the project, we were able to overcome them, and we’ve gained valuable lessons from the process. To be able to say that something I wrote and directed can be seen all over the world is incredibly fulfilling!

Looking ahead two years, what would make your MBA experience successful? My biggest goal for my MBA experience is to come out with the knowledge to make me a more well-rounded leader. Over the last few years, I’ve identified areas where I’m lacking certain fundamental knowledge, and a big reason for going back for my MBA is to fill in those gaps. Additionally, I want to build up my professional network of classmates, alumni, professors, and industry professionals to help identify the right opportunities and build a strong support system within my Emory community. Lastly, I want to expand my global perspective by acquiring a broader understanding of global business dynamics through classroom experiences, diverse cohort interactions, and exposure to different business environments and cultures.

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