Candidate:

Mr. Startup Strategy

About Me:

First-gen student from Greece, now working in fintech strategy. My journey – from a Greek island to London – has been about navigating systems not built for people like me; now I’m helping build tools that make finance accessible to everyone. I’m passionate about education, financial inclusion, and scaling impact through innovation.

Schools:

Target School: Berkeley Haas

Considering: MIT Sloan

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Top 20 UK university

Undergrad Major: Computer Science

GPA: 3.7

GMAT: 720

Age: 27, Ethnicity: White

Other Degree/Certification: Master in Management

School Name: London Business School

Extracurriculars: Mentor at an education institute | Volunteer at a local charity | Founding member of the consulting society at undergrad & executive committee at postgrad

Work History:

Title: Strategy Analyst

Industry: Transportation

Company: Global

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 7 mos

Title: Partnerships & Strategy Manager

Industry: Technology

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 2 yrs, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

I grew up in a small town in a Greek island, so one of my biggest wins is working my way to LBS and building a career in London as a first generation student. I also won McKinsey’s 1st Gen Achievement Award in 2020, awarded to high achieving young professionals or students that are the first in their family to attend university.

Post MBA Goal:

My experience as a first generation student made me realise that some systems were never designed to be inclusive. I want to further my career in fintech with a social focus (e.g. apps democratising saving) to empower people like my younger self.