Candidate:

Mr. Sustainable Finance

About Me:

Grew up across 4 countries and 2 continents. Majored in history after doing science for a change in perspective. Got interested in finance for development. Worked with the UN on sustainable finance policy and investing, with a top tier consulting firm focused on social impact and now with a premier think tank focused on the energy transition.

Schools:

Target School: Stanford GSB

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Top University in India

Undergrad Major: History

GPA: 3

GRE: 330

Age: 26, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: Volunteering | 1) Led a team of 4 professionals on a pro-bono consulting project for an NGO promoting socio-emotional learning for underprivileged children through sports. 2) Only undergraduate student nominated to the honor board by the University's administration. Preside over cases of disciplinary infractions on campus and mediated between groups. 3) Taught english and story-telling to security and cleaning staff and children in both school and college., Arts | 1) Co-founded my university's satire magazine and grew the team to 25 people. Won campus club award in first year. Trained in fine arts so also doubled as an emergency illustrator. Founding editor of one of the University's flagship literary magazines. Articles published in Scroll and Wire. 2) Member of the university's theatre club. 4) Formal training in piano, drums and guitar. Lead singer for school band that came 2nd in a major north Indian school competition judged by Indian Ocean. Performed casually in community centres and college since then., Sports | 1) Certified open water scuba diver. 2) Active in rock climbing, kickboxing and squash. 3) Avid trekker

Work History:

Title: Associate

Industry: Nonprofit / B-Corp

Company: Major NGO/NPO

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 3 mos

Title: Consultant

Industry: Consulting

Company: Top Firm

Length of Employment: 2 yrs

Big Life Wins:

1) Coordinated a government task force to shape India’s sustainable finance ecosystem.
2) Selected as a global deputy for a practice area and worked closely with global partners. Supported firm’s expansion through acquisition.
3) Trekked to a legendary monastery at the India-tibet border on a whim to meet a monk. Got through a landslide.

Post MBA Goal:

I want to shift away from advisory work. Aiming for impact investing and venture capital focused on climate and social impact. Eventually want to move into a strategy role at a relevant organization. Want to get deeper tech exposure during my MBA, improve my understanding of how innovation occurs and is scaled and broaden my network.