Candidate:

Ms. Lead UX Designer

About Me:

I’m a UX designer and strategist who is deeply committed to human-centered design in the product development process. I want to pursue an MBA to expand my understanding of how the products I design interact in the market. Even the most perfectly designed products won’t have an impact if they aren’t designed and marketed strategically.

Schools:

See More Profiles For: Stanford GSB

Application Status: Open

Details:

Undergrad School: Stanford University

Undergrad Major: Science Technology and Society

GPA: 3.76

GRE: 333

Age: 28,  Ethnicity: White

Extracurriculars: Crisis Counselor, Civic Tech Designer

Work History:

Title: UX Lead

Industry: Technology

Company: Boutique Firm

Length of Employment: 4 yrs

Big Life Wins:

Started a company focused on building user-centered software for medical professionals. Established a user experience design department at a hardware-focused design firm.

Post MBA Goal:

Start a company that is deeply human-centered and uses a unique business model approach to propel a product into the market.

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  • mbaMission Odds Assessment: 10%

    Hi Ms. Lead UX Designer,
    This is Debbie Choy, GSB alum and Senior Consultant at mbaMission. Having worked with past clients with a UX background, I think your creative background would be very attractive to schools like Stanford. Congratulations also on starting a company building software for medical professionals. That said, be sure to explain clearly why you’re motivated to pursue an MBA. Even for entrepreneurs with a non-business background, it is easier to hire a business person (or find a business co-founder) than to get an MBA themselves. How might a MBA help you get to your future career goals and how will your new company be different from your current company? I do think you have a competitive profile – with your robust academic …

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