Candidate:

Mr. Fintech CTO

About Me:

I’m a technologist at heart and entrepreneur by instinct. My masters at CMU and and an internship at a leading technology organization in Silicon Valley setup the foundation for a professional career in technology. A 2-year stint at a leading hedge fund gave me the right exposure. Post that I moved to India to pursue my entrepreneurial aspirations

Schools:

Target School: Stanford GSB

Considering: Harvard

See More Profiles For: Stanford GSB

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Mumbai University

Undergrad Major: Computer Engineering

GPA: 74/100

GMAT: 720

Age: 33, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Other Degree/Certification: Masters in Information Networking

School Name: Carnegie Mellon University

Extracurriculars: Weekly volunteer for local NGO that helps with food distribution and organises blood donation camps, Hobbyist and Open Source Contributor to the Home Automation Community, Hobbyist in Wood Working and Resin Casting

Work History:

Title: Co-Founder and CTO

Industry: Banking & Finance

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 5 yrs, 1 mos

Title: Founder and CEO

Industry: Technology

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs

Big Life Wins:

I’ve successfully cofounded, established, and grown a fintech in India raising 3 rounds of venture capital investment from Marquee international venture capitalists. I’ve been also able to establish myself as an expert on the fintech landscape in India and often offer consulting insights to several big banks, corporations, and govt entities

Post MBA Goal:

I plan to continue my entrepreneurial journey. Hoping to be able to come up with a good idea and hoping to execute it with the right level of expertise and strategy.

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 10%

Hi Mr. Fintech CTO,
Impressive credentials and achievements! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission and GSB alum. Congratulations on successfully starting and growing a fintech company, as well as raising venture investments. Given your success and longer work experience than the average full-time candidate, the Admissions Committee will be very curious why MBA and why now. What specific skills or knowledge are you seeking to learn at GSB to help you reach your future career goals? For example, what problem do you want to solve? What type of company do you want to build? Although they are not asking for a full business plan, it would be helpful for them to understand what area or niche you’d like to focus on next. Further, don’t be afraid …

Hi Mr. Fintech CTO,
Impressive credentials and achievements! This is Debbie Choy from mbaMission and GSB alum. Congratulations on successfully starting and growing a fintech company, as well as raising venture investments. Given your success and longer work experience than the average full-time candidate, the Admissions Committee will be very curious why MBA and why now. What specific skills or knowledge are you seeking to learn at GSB to help you reach your future career goals? For example, what problem do you want to solve? What type of company do you want to build? Although they are not asking for a full business plan, it would be helpful for them to understand what area or niche you’d like to focus on next. Further, don’t be afraid to share with them what drives you in your entrepreneurial mission. What are the personal stories that have shaped you as an entrepreneur and leader? Try to also weave in some of your community engagement stories eg. your work with food and blood donation drives. What motivates you to participate in these activities? These stories can help the Admissions Committee understand you more holistically. If you’d like a more detailed discussion of your profile, feel free to schedule a consultation with us. Wishing you the best in your MBA journey!

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