“It’s very easy to be fearful as an entrepreneur. It’s natural in all of us. And so, you need to be able to write down on paper your worries and concerns so you can just put your head down and execute,” Mike Apostal (E&W 2012), the CEO and Co-Founder of Factor, says.
Hear from Team Blynergy, who placed 2nd in Kellogg Design Competition (KDC), on their experience in this year’s competition.
Ezinna Nwokonko (2Y 2021) shares her journey to Kellogg, navigating a virtual Product Marketing Manager internship at Facebook and what’s next in her career pursuits.
“Social Impact Week is all about convening spaces for the greater Kellogg community to engage in different facets of social impact, especially opportunities to get involved here on campus and pathways to drive impact after graduation,” Kristen Kelly (2Y 2021) and Carli Chovick (2Y 2022) say.
You’re not alone, and current students are here to help! Full-Time and Evening & Weekend students share how they chose the program that was right for them.
“I knew in my heart that in order to make the tech ecosystem more equitable, it was imperative that I become a venture capitalist. I had to make my seat at the table. So, I set out on the path to accomplish this goal,” Veronica Reaves (1Y 2020) says.
“I wanted — and still want — to spend my career supporting extraordinary interventions that change the lives of those systematically denied the opportunity to succeed,” Josh Nathan (JD-MBA 2021) says.
From a liberal arts education, to healthcare, to Kellogg, to consulting, Elena Seligson (2Y 2021) shares her career and recruiting journey.
“The nature of work was diverse, but the core values driving our actions remained constant: how do we help all Chicagoans safely recover from this crisis in a way that is equitable, considering both short-term and long-term perspectives,” Grant Fineman (2Y 2021) says.
Liza Kirkpatrick, the managing director of Kellogg’s Career Management Center for Full-Time Programs, reflects on the employment outcomes of the 2Y MBA Class of 2020 and elaborates on how “this past year was an incredible display of resilience, collaboration and creativity.”
“Two military values close to my heart that have influenced my time at Kellogg are the importance of being a good teammate and the value of service.” Hear reflections from some of our female Veterans in the Full-Time Program on how their service experience shaped who they are as leaders today.
“The notion that plans, by their very nature, go awry and that situations can, and often do, rapidly deteriorate is as ubiquitous among Veteran experiences as the camaraderie forged through a shared crucible moment,” Ivy Chamness (MMM 2021) says.
