Candidate:

Mr. Too Old?

About Me:

First-generation college graduate with a passion for supporting and empowering underserved communities. I’ve spent 6+ years doing brand marketing/strategy and working in the startup space – I’ve worked for high growth start-ups and incubators, and have started my own company.

Schools:

Target School: Stanford GSB

Considering: Columbia, Wharton

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Top 10 US Undergrad

Undergrad Major: Economics and Art History

GPA: 3.6

GMAT: 750

Age: 28, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: Director of LGBTQ+ Conference, Board of AAPI Non-Profit for Underserved Youth, Mentor for Underserved AAPI Youth

Work History:

Title: Founder

Industry: CPG

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 4 yrs, 1 mos

Title: Brand Strategist

Industry: Venture Capital

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

1. Started a company in the CPG space with revenue at the mid-high 6 figures annually
2. Led a networking and business conference for 400+ LGBTQ+ undergraduates
3. Raised over $250,000 for an AAPI non-profit organization

Post MBA Goal:

Short-term: Work with a venture capital firm in the US that focuses on underrepresented founders (I have specific firms in mind) and know that network is important to go into this industry.
Long-term: Start my own venture capital firm + incubator in my home country, focusing on disadvantaged founders that seek to drive development and sustainability.