WHY MBA @ UCLA Anderson

Don’t be afraid to trust your gut

Constance Knight, Global Head of Video Curation at Instagram, talks about how not being afraid to make big changes in your career and trusting your gut can lead to life changing outcomes. Also, why it’s so important to have specific career goals and predictions for the future.

Patience and Strategic Thinking for a Career in Analytics

Reggie Panaligan (’10), walks us through the strategy for how he got his dream job at Google. We also discuss the role data plays in entertainment and the dichotomy between new and old media companies.

A Fortunate Coincidence to Change People’s Lives

Hugh Chang (’90) walks us through his journey from a fast-paced tech job to the world of global health at the Gates Foundation. By focusing on innovation as a source of impact, Hugh was able to combine good luck and self-awareness to improve the lives of millions.

Timing is Everything

Aaron Hirschhorn (’05), founder, CEO and chairman of the disruptive startup DogVacay, tells us how timing was the crucial factor in growing his business from nothing to $100 million in revenue. Also, we discuss how to make the best decisions with the information you have.

Impact in Business School

Hear how two current students teamed up to create UCLA Anderson’s Crisis Response Corps, which pairs MBA student consultants with nonprofits and businesses to help them strategically respond to the effects COVID-19 and social injustice. We explore the role an MBA plays in our new world of socially responsible businesses.

Featuring: Bhavna Sivanand (’14), Executive Director, Impact@Anderson

Incorporating passion - UCLA Anderson

with Darren Pleasance SVP of Global Strategy at Cisco

On this episode we talk with Darren Pleasance about incorporating passion into a busy life. We lay out a framework for how to make sure your getting what you want out of life and how to calibrate your self if things get out of alignment.

The Business School Experience - UCLA Anderson

On episode 1, learn about why people come to business school – the actual reasons that drive people to make the investment. Also, what it’s like once you’re here. The paths you can take and an exercise to discover your authentic-self.

Chasing your dream job - UCLA Anderson

with Rosie O’Neill Co-founder of Sugarfina

Getting your dream job is at the core of the business school experience. In this episode we explore what it’s actually like once you achieve your dream and the risks that you have to accept along the path.

MBAs and startups - UCLA Anderson

The entrepreneurial journey with John Tabis Co-founder & CEO of The Bouqs

Is an MBA helpful in starting a business or going to work for a startup? Hear from the co-founder of the disruptive flower company The Bouqs on what disruption really means. Also, the tactics a current student uses to get an internship and a job.