Candidate:

Mr. VC Entrepreneur

About Me:

Born in Spain, with Indian roots and have spent a large part of my time in the US. Founded the largest rental marketplace for audio-visual gear in Europe, and later joined a VC in Silicon Valley that invested in the company.
My GPA is weak – Changed schools 3 times for economic and family reasons and worked 20-40hrs a week for first 3 years.

Schools:

Target School: Kellogg SOM

Considering: MIT Sloan, Duke Fuqua, Berkeley Haas

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Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Suffolk University

Undergrad Major: Information Systems Operations Management & Global Business

GPA: 3.3

GMAT: N/A

Age: 28, Ethnicity: Asian or Indian

Extracurriculars: Volunteer for Yoga Center, Helping some cities in Mexico with Covid19 solutions through startups, Model United Nations (MUN) representing Spain and Bahamas for 2 years.

Work History:

Title: CEO and Founder

Industry: Technology

Company: Start-Up

Length of Employment: 4 yrs

Title: Sr. Venture Capital Analyst

Industry: Healthcare

Company: Global

Length of Employment: 1 yr, 1 mos

Big Life Wins:

Building a team of 14 people to launch a startup. Top 10 apps in Iberia. Top 10 media comps. in Mobile World Congress.
Representing Spain and Bahamas at Model United Nations (2 years – NYC and DC)
Volunteer at a Yoga Studio which brings young girls from villages, teaches them Yoga, helps them get their degree and live independently.

Post MBA Goal:

I would like to work in a corporate for a couple of years to complement my experience as an entrepreneur and VC and later launch a startup in the health/food sector.

Odds:

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John A. Byrne, P&Q Founder & Editor-In-Chief | Odds Assessment: 10%

Kellogg is a real stretch here. Let’s start with the reasons I believe that you are not going to get into Kellogg. First off, you went to non-selective undergraduate institution that accepts more than 80% of the people who apply to it. Secondly, you have a below average GPA for Kellogg. Third, you did a startup–which meant that there was no vetting of your talent and skill by a highly selective employer. Fourth, you don’t get have a GMAT and II am going to assume you will not have a 700 or more score. And fifth, your goal to work in a “corporate” is so non-specific and vague that it lacks a strong sense of direction and purpose. What is most in your favor is …

Kellogg is a real stretch here. Let’s start with the reasons I believe that you are not going to get into Kellogg. First off, you went to non-selective undergraduate institution that accepts more than 80% of the people who apply to it. Secondly, you have a below average GPA for Kellogg. Third, you did a startup–which meant that there was no vetting of your talent and skill by a highly selective employer. Fourth, you don’t get have a GMAT and II am going to assume you will not have a 700 or more score. And fifth, your goal to work in a “corporate” is so non-specific and vague that it lacks a strong sense of direction and purpose. What is most in your favor is the success of your startup–profit, revenue and job growth–and your VC experience and what you’ve learned there. Those are the two assets you have. If you want to even have a chance at your target schools, you need to leverage those strengths and achieve a GMAT score of at least 700. Otherwise, all these schools are outside your reach.

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mbaMission Odds Assessment: 10%

Hi Mr. VC Entrepreneur, this is Julie-Anne Heafey with mbaMission. Look, it’s incredibly hard to rate your chances without a GMAT score. Are you applying with a waiver in R3 or is it just early and you plan to apply in R1? I think you’ve got some cool and differentiating accomplishments – your startup sounds intriguing and your VC experience could be compelling (but I honestly don’t understand the A/V equipment rental/healthcare transition and how do these relate to future goals around food?)…So, apart from the academic hurdles, I think you may be facing challenges of clarity and credibility. You’ll need to bring clarity around your path…and also what you mean by a post-MBA position in “corporate” – “corporate” what? …

Hi Mr. VC Entrepreneur, this is Julie-Anne Heafey with mbaMission. Look, it’s incredibly hard to rate your chances without a GMAT score. Are you applying with a waiver in R3 or is it just early and you plan to apply in R1? I think you’ve got some cool and differentiating accomplishments – your startup sounds intriguing and your VC experience could be compelling (but I honestly don’t understand the A/V equipment rental/healthcare transition and how do these relate to future goals around food?)…So, apart from the academic hurdles, I think you may be facing challenges of clarity and credibility. You’ll need to bring clarity around your path…and also what you mean by a post-MBA position in “corporate” – “corporate” what? The devil will be in the details here, how big was your startup, how influential is your VC, how does you your experiences make sense with your goals. From what I understand, this R3 at Kellogg is getting flooded with applications, so it’s likely to be highly competitive. See how you do, but if it doesn’t work out, you’ll need to work on a strong test score and a clear narrative for the fall round of applications. Build a list that includes reach, target and safety schools for the best chances of success. Good luck!

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