Aditi Aggarwal

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

“Curiosity is my default setting, whether it’s reading or watching movies; content and ventures are just the outcomes.”

Hometown: Delhi

Fun Fact About Yourself: I started my business because I graduated during COVID and all our placements were cancelled.

Undergraduate School and Major: Bcom hons. from Delhi University

Most Recent Employer and Job Title: Grabye Media, Founder, Marketing Strategist

Aside from your classmates, what was the key part of IIM Bangalore’s MBA programming that led you to choose this business school and why was it so important to you? IIMB is a part of the GNAM network and located in the startup hub of India.

Doing this was also really important for me so I could bring a little structure and exposure to my startup experience in an unrestrictive environment. IIMB’s MBA gives me access to the best learning content and methodology with lots of room to experiment.

What has been your favorite course or extracurricular activity at IIM Bangalore? What has been the most important lesson that you have learned from it? My favourites have been the group projects that we are required to do for each subject. I love this because this helps me understand the practical applications of the subject and interact with other classmates.

What makes Bengaluru such as great place to earn your MBA? Bengaluru is the tech hub of India making it really easy to access companies, founders, and other business leaders. The weather and cafe culture are also great on top for when you want a break.

Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: It was building my business from scratch right out of college with no experience.

Describe your biggest accomplishment as an MBA student so far: Being a part of the branding committee for the EPGP programme.

What is your class’s favorite hangout away from school? Why do you gather there? Mykos for great food and drinks to unwind after a hectic day.

What do you hope to do after graduation? Work with consulting companies to get a broader sense of how businesses work and solve business problems.

What advice would you give to help potential applicants gain admission into IIM Bangalore? First, understand why you want to do an MBA (and why IIM Bangalore) and how it fits in your career journey. Be very sure of what you want to take away from the course. Have solid understanding of your areas of expertise.

It’s not tough getting an admission once you are able to clearly communicate that you are good at what you do and why you want to do an MBA from IIMB to the admissions team.

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