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by University at Buffalo - School of Management

Welcome to the Manage-A-Bull Podcast from the University at Buffalo School of Management. In this show we have deep dive conversations with students, faculty, staff, and alumni to give you a comprehensive picture of the life inside our top tier MBA and Master of Science programs.

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Episodes

  1. Marketing Mastery with Zach Rohde

    In this episode, Henry Nowak interviews Zach Rohde, Assistant Director for Enrollment Marketing and Communications, about the reality of mastering marketing. Zach shares tips, tricks, valuable stories, and more!

  2. Work/Life/Entrepreneurship Balance

    Tune into Manage-A-Bull's latest episode feature MBA student Matt Mullens! Matt shares his journey from school to life to business-building.

  3. Growing your Business through UB with Susan Steffan

    In this episode, Henry Nowak interviews Susan Steffan, director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Susan shares insight on all the ways in which CEL and UB provide resources and opportunities for you and your business. Susan also provides first hand stories about CEL networking and...

  4. Sustainability Success with Matt Taboni

    In this podcast episode, host Henry Nowak interviews Matt Taboni, fellow JD/MBA student. Matt discusses his journey in sustainability, starting in his undergraduate experience at UB. He shares his roles at Big Big Table, a pay-as-you-can restaurant, and his entrepreneurial venture, Treats by...

  5. Exploring Business Strategy with Professor Scott Ptak

    In this podcast episode, our co-hosts, Eric Raine and Patrick Lageraaen, interview Scott Ptak, clinical assistant professor of operations management and strategy. Ptak discusses the importance of respect and working with people who align with your values in your career. He shares two personal...

  6. Navigating Non-Traditional Career Paths: A Conversation with Patrick Lageraaen

    In this season five bonus episode of the Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Eric Raine interviews our usual podcast host, Patrick Lageraaen, a full-time MBA student, about his non-traditional career path in the maritime industry. Patrick shares his background working as a coatings inspector and in the...

  7. Travel Opportunities and Global Experiences at the UB School of Management

    In this episode of the Manage-A-Bull podcast, co-hosts Eric Raine and Patrick Lageraaen interview Srikrithi Krishnan, a dual degree MBA and Master of Public Health student at the University at Buffalo School of Management. Krishnan recently participated in a travel opportunity to the United…

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  8. Mastering Communication Skills for Success in Business

    In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Mary Ann Rogers, Clinical Associate Professor of Organization and Human Resources, about the importance of professional communication. Professor Rogers teaches the first-year MBA class on management...

  9. Behind the Scenes: Supporting the Full-time MBA Program

    In this episode of the UB School of Management Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Julia Braun, the associate director of student services in the School of Management. Braun serves as the academic advisor to the full-time MBA program and discusses her role in the Graduate...

  10. Exploring the Global Programs Trip to Ghana

    In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews two students, Logan and Danielle, about their experience traveling to Ghana as part of a global program at the School of Management. The students discuss the class they took leading up to the trip, the...

  11. Transforming Companies Through Effective HR Leadership

    In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, co-hosts Eric Raine and Patrick Lageraaen interivew EMBA class of 2016 alum Dustin Snyder. Snyder who is also the founder of Wayforward Associates, shares his insights on customer and employee experience, leadership, and advice for students...

  12. Building Relationships and Empowering Others: Keys to Effective Leadership

    In this episode of the Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Tim Maynes, associate professor of organization and human resources, about organizational behavior and the value of an MBA degree. Maynes discusses the importance of soft skills in the workplace and the need for…

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  13. Exploring Entrepreneurship Resources at UB

    In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Alisa Franasiak and Mirka Arevalo, venture coaches at UB's Startup and Innovation Co-Laboratory (CoLab). They discuss the resources and opportunities available for entrepreneurs at UB and in Western New…

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  14. Balancing Academics and Athletics: A Conversation with Alexia Hecico

    In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Alexia Hecico, an MS in Business Analytics grad student at the School of Management and member of the Women's Cross-Country and Track and Field teams at UB. They discuss her academic and athletic experience,...

  15. A Day in the Life of UB President Satish K. Tripathi

    In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, co-hosts Patrick Lageraaen and Eric Raine interview University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi. They discuss the role of the president, his journey from growing up in India to becoming president at UB, and initiatives such as the...

  16. Unlocking the Power of Summer Internships

    In this podcast episode, Akshay Koltewar interviews four MBA students who have completed summer internships. The students discuss their experiences, including the companies they interned at, their roles and responsibilities, and the challenges they faced. They also offer advice to future MBA...

  17. Leading the UB School of Management and Embracing Innovation: An Interview with Dean Ananth Iyer

    In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Ananth Iyer, the current dean of the UB School of Management. They discuss Dean Iyer's transition into the role of dean, his strategic vision for the School of Management, and the four strategic initiatives…

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  18. Insights from Professor Michael Dambra: Accounting, Consulting, and the MBA Experience

    In this episode of the UB School of Management's Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Michael Dambra, associate professor of accounting and law, about his background and his experience as a private equity consultant. They discuss the relevancy of accounting courses, the...

  19. HINTing Towards Excellence: Mariam Sadawi's MBA Path in Entrepreneurship

    In this episode of the Manage-A-Bull podcast, we interview Mariam Sadawi, a first-year MBA student and small business owner. Mariam discusses her motivations for being an entrepreneur, the challenges of running a small business while in a graduate program, and how an MBA degree is applicable to…

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  20. Navigating Career Development in Graduate School: Insights from the Director of the CRC

    In this episode of the UB Manage-A-Bull podcast, host Eric Raine and co-host Patrick Lageraaen interview Melissa Ruggiero, the assistant dean and director of the Career Resource Center at the UB School of Management. They discuss the resources available through the CRC and how students can…

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  21. Leadership Journeys: Insights from MBA Rising Leaders

    In this episode of the UB School of Management's Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Will Gorman, President of the MBA Consulting Group, and Bob Beach, Vice President of the Graduate Management Association (GMA). They discuss their responsibilities in their leadership...

  22. From Cybersecurity Consultant to MBA Professor: The Journey of Dominic Sellitto

    In this episode of the Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Professor Dominic Sellitto about his background and his course, IT for Managers. Professor Sellitto discusses the importance of IT literacy for MBA students and how his course covers various topics such as digital...

  23. Entrepreneur's Edge: Terry Rice's Career Launching Best Practices

    In this episode of the UB School of Management's Manage-A-Bull podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Terry Rice, a UB MBA alum and managing director for Good People Digital. They discuss Terry's career journey, his current roles, and how he leveraged his education at UB to get where is…

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  24. Connecting Continents: Inside Our Global Programs

    In this captivating episode of the UB School of Management’s Manage-A-Bull Podcast, our guests Naomi Smith Perrone, academic programs assistant, and Gabrielle Scoccia, a current student, dive into the dynamic world of our Global Programs. 🌎 Episode Highlights: Beyond Borders: Discover the key...

  25. A Deep Dive with Dr. Ian Tarrant, Unveiling the University at Buffalo's Full-Time MBA Program

    In this episode of the UB School of Management's Manage-A-Bull Podcast, Ian Tarrant, PhD, faculty director of the full-time MBA program, and clinical assistant professor of accounting and law, discusses his background, his new role, the courses he teaches and the future of the MBA program. He…

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  26. The Global Journey of a Fulbright Scholar from Morocco

    In this episode of the UB School of Management's Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Akshay Prabhakar Koltewar interviews Fouad Laajine, an MBA student and Fulbright Scholar. Fouad shares his journey that led him to pursue an MBA at UB and explains the Fulbright Scholarship program. He discusses the...

  27. Learning to Lead: Welcoming a new Faculty Director of LeaderCORE™ to Buffalo

    In today's episode we are joined by Professor Marla Kameny, who is faculty director of LeaderCORE and the Master of Science and Management classes starting in fall of 2024. She also teaches three elective courses, MGB 615, Leadership, Executive Presence and Emotional Intelligence, MGB 630 and…

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  28. From flight suit to business suit: An Army Blackhawk pilot's journey to pursuing an MBA

    In today's episode we are joined by Kaitlin Lafferty, a first-year MBA student and a U.S. Army veteran. In the Army, she was a Black Hawk helicopter pilot and left as a captain. After a brief stint in the industry, she came back to pursue a graduate degree to gain skills for long-term success....

  29. Running the numbers: Inside the classroom and research of a finance PhD

    In this episode, we sit down with Professor Veljko Fotak, who teaches the first year MBA class, Financial Analysis for Managers. Professor Fotak shares his latest research, and what you can expect in his class. Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in October 2023.

  30. Launching the Dream: Inside the Entrepreneurship Classroom with Professor Bob Neubert

    In this episode, we sit down with Professor Bob Neubert, as he shares his personal entrepreneurial journey and the pivotal moments that shaped his path to higher education. As the mastermind behind the first-year MBA class, Entrepreneurship Foundations and Corporate Innovation, Professor Neubert...

  31. Building a Bridge to Success: Mastering the International Student Visa and H1B Journey (Part 2)

    Welcome back to the Manage-A-Bull Podcast, the official podcast of the UB School of Management MBA and MS programs! In this eagerly awaited Part 2 episode, we delve deeper into the journey of international students at the University at Buffalo, charting their path from students to thriving alumni...

  32. Building a Bridge to Success: Mastering the International Student Visa and H1B Journey (Part 1)

    Embarking on a journey to study in the United States is a dream for many, but navigating the complex process of obtaining a student visa can be daunting. In this podcast episode, we unravel the steps involved in legally studying at the University at Buffalo. Join us as we engage in a candid...

  33. Student Insights - My experience as a PharmD/MBA student

    In this episode, we speak with Eric Raine, a PharmD/MBA dual degree student from Western, New York in today's episode. In our conversation, we talked about his passion for personal finance education, his unique experience as a dual degree student and his experience competing in the prestigious...

  34. Student Insights - How the UB MS in Finance program prepares students for the competitive workplace

    In today’s episode, we speak with Claudia Cabrera, a student in UB’s MS in Finance program from Peru, South America. In our conversation, we talk about her passion for quantitative finance, living in Buffalo as an international student, and how the UB MS in Finance program has helped her develop...

  35. Student Insights - Why the UB MBA program is a great fit for ambitious digital marketers.

    In today’s episode, we speak with Leah Ruiz a student in UB’s full-time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her passion for entrepreneurship, marketing, make-up artistry, and how the UB full-time MBA program is an ideal fit for people interested in pursuing...

  36. Student Insights - My experience in the UB MS Finance Program

    In today’s episode, we speak with Sayani Talukdar, a student in UB’s MS in Finance program from India. In our conversation, we talk about life as an international student, and how the UB School of Management has helped her develop as a professional. Transcript available - Click Here Music by...

  37. Student Insights - My experience in the UB MSW/MBA dual degree program

    In today's episode, we speak with Ajaylah Humphrey, a dual degree MBA and master's in social work student from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her first-year experience in the MBA program, how she balances two focus areas as a dual degree student, her passion for education,...

  38. Student Insights - Why UB's Full-Time MBA program is great for experienced professionals

    In today's episode, we speak with Nazia Tasleem, a student in UB's full-time MBA program from Madhya Pradesh, India. In our conversation, we talk about her passion for consulting, past work experience, and how the UB full-time MBA program is an ideal fit for experienced professionals looking to...

  39. Alumni Insights - So you want to be a product manager?

    In today's episode, we speak with Tejaswini Kumar, an MS in Management Information Systems alumna. Tejaswini shares her experiences and insights from her time at UB and how it prepared her for her current role as a product manager at Walmart. Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was...

  40. Student Insights - My favorite things about Buffalo, New York

    In today's episode, we speak with Peter Bouris, a student in the full-time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about his experience at UB and his favorite things to do about the beautiful city of Buffalo. Transcript available - Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from...

  41. Student Insights - Developing analytical and leadership skills as an MS in Business Analytics student

    In today's episode, we speak with Gabriella Akopyan, a student in UB's MS in Business Analytics program from Armenia. In our conversation, we talk about her love for tennis, growing up in four different countries, and how the UB MS BA program has helped her develop her analytical and leadership...

  42. Student Insights - Achieving more than just a degree at UB

    In today's episode, we speak with Sydney Merritt, an MS in accounting student from Rochester, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her experience in the MS accounting program, her extracurricular experience, and her views on how students can aim to achieve more than just a degree during...

  43. Student Insights - My experience in the UB MS Business Analytics program

    In today’s episode, we speak with Aditya Singh, a student in UB’s MS in Business Analytics program from Mumbai, India. In our conversation, we talk about his passion for content creation, data analytics, and how the UB MS BA program has fueled his love for the field of data science. Transcript...

  44. Student Insights - How the UB MBA program helped me chart my career path

    In this episode, we speak with Tyler Penberthy, a recent alumnus of UB School of Management’s Full-Time MBA program from East Amherst, New York. In our conversation, we talk about his experience at UB and how the MBA program helped him chart his career progression. Transcript available - Click…

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  45. Student Insights - My experience in the UB MBA program and how I manage stress as a full-time student

    In this episode, we speak with Shannon Alexander, a student in UB’s full-time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her 1st year experience in the MBA program, her summer marketing internship with Fisher Price and tips and tricks on managing stress as an MBA...

  46. Student Insights - How the UB MBA has helped me develop my business acumen

    In this episode, we speak with Marvel Ibrahim, a student in UB’s full-time MBA program. In our conversation, we talk about her entrepreneurial venture, BOSQ Pumps and how the UB MBA program has helped her develop her business acumen and leadership skills. Transcript available - Click Here Music…

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  47. Student Insights - How I balance family and schoolwork in the UB Full-Time MBA program

    In this episode, we speak with Catherine Baker, a student in UB’s full-time MBA program. In our conversation, we talk about her first two semesters in the MBA program, her summer internship experience with M&T bank and discuss some tips and tricks for balancing family and schoolwork. Transcript...

  48. Student Insights - How does the UB MSF program prepare you for the complex world of finance?

    In this episode, we speak with Archana Mohan, a student in UB's M.S. finance program from Kerala, India. In our conversation, we talk about her passion for learning new languages and how the UB MS in Finance Program has fueled her love for modern financial technologies. Transcript available…

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  49. Student Insights - How does the UB Full-Time MBA program create future business leaders?

    In this episode, we speak with Caroline Soh, a student in UB's full time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her love for baking and how the UB MBA program has helped her develop her entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Transcript available - Click Here Music…

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  50. Student Insights - How to 'find your family' in the UB Full-Time MBA program?

    In this episode, we speak with Anna Zuefle, a recent graduate of the UB full time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her unique life experiences and how they informed and influenced her time in the UB MBA program. Transcript available - Click Here Music by...

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Welcome to the Manage-A-Bull Podcast from the University at Buffalo School of Management. In this show we have deep dive conversations with students, faculty, staff, and alumni to give you a comprehensive picture of the life inside our top tier MBA and Master of Science programs.

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