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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 47 MIN

Ep 63 | Does an Entrepreneur Need an MBA?

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Send us your admissions questions!In today's episode of the mbaMission podcast, we're tackling a question that we're hearing more and more often these days: can business school really prepare you to be an entrepreneur? Harold Simansky and Jeremy Shinewald discuss their own post-MBA experiences as entrepreneurs, and whether the skills they developed in business school are necessary for aspiring founders. If you're dreaming of building your own venture, or want to understand how business school can shape a startup journey, this episode is for you.00:00 Welcome to the mbaMission podcast02:34 Modern entrepreneurship06:00 Entrepreneurship through acquisition 09:18 Can you teach entrepreneurship? 16:30 What entrepreneurship resources do business schools offers18:41 When is the right time to start a business?25:29 Benefits of an MBA for entrepreneurs 28:36 Best business schools for entrepreneurship 32:19 Buying a company35:50 Do you need an MBA if you're already an entrepreneur? 43:58 The benefit of alumni networks Read Malcolm Gladwell's New Yorker article "The Sure Thing" here: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2010/01/18/the-sure-thingBook your FREE 30-minute MBA admissions consultation with Harold, Susan, or another one of our experienced MBA admissions consultants by filling out this form.Learn more about onTrack by mbaMission, our innovative, on-demand MBA application platform, and take our two-minute questionnaire to receive your customized learning path. ‼️Use code MBAMPOD for 30% off any onTrack subscription‼️Book your FREE 30-minute MBA admissions consultation with Harold or another one of our experienced MBA admissions consultants by filling out this form.Learn more about onTrack by mbaMission, our innovative, on-demand MBA application platform, and take our two-minute questionnaire to receive your customized learning path. ‼️Use code MBAMPOD for 30% off any onTrack subscription‼️Contact Us:[email protected] Us:YouTubeLinkedInInstagram

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