Alternative Career Paths for MBA Students
Can an MBA change the world? We think so. You can make a difference in the developing world while pursuing a great career. There are a plethora of opportunities for MBAs outside of the traditional corporate track. Curious? Learn about the many different avenues you can explore that merge your business mind, philanthropic heart and adventurous spirit. Three leading professionals doing business that makes an impact in the developing world contribute to this interactive discussion for MBA students around the globe. Find out how they found their path, and learn about opportunities for you to find your own.
Panelist Tom Kagerer decided to make a career change after working in the private sector for 9 years to create positive impact on less advantaged people, and is now Director of the LGT Venture Philanthropy iCATS program.
Dan Zook is Project Leader at Dalberg, a strategic advisory firm that works to raise living standards in developing countries and address global challenges. Dan has worked on four continents with major corporations, financial institutions, donor agencies, and governments in areas of strategy, operational effectiveness and social impact.
Fellows Associate Ramil Ibrahim works for Acumen Fund, a nonprofit whose mission is to create a world beyond poverty by investing in social enterprises, emerging leaders, and breakthrough ideas.
The conversation was moderated by Phyllis Pouyat Thibodeau, Associate Director for MBA Career & Professional Programs at Robert H. Smith School of Business.
