The past week has had some interesting headlines from the world of MBA and business. In today's episode of News From The World of MBA, we will talk about placements at IIM Ahmedabad and MDI Gurgaon, an interesting new program that has begun in Australia, and a survey that has revealed what women really think of gender bias at the workplace. So let's dive in!
We have often heard stories of entrepreneurs who decided to not go the MBA route and made it big in their life. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX thinks that MBA graduates actually do not have the experience to run a successful business or create a good product. We got someone today who walked on the same path. Prafull Billore gave up his MBA dreams quite early in life after a series of failures and decided that he is going to own a tea stall and make a brand for himself. Years later, Prafull today still has no MBA degree, but a business that is worth crores in valuation. Watch this candid conversation that Prafull had with Purnangshu Paul at InsideIIM headquarters to understand his journey a bit better, how it all started and how MBA Chaiwala became the second most famous Chaiwala in the country.
In this clip from the extended talk with Varun Sridhar, CEO of PayTM Money, from the InsideIIM video series CXO Central, he takes us through his early days working in sales. How did a sales stint define his career choices and what were the major learning he got during that stint. What made Varun opt for it in the first place and how does he perceive sales to be in the modern competitive business world. This and a lot more in this CXO Central clip for you. You can watch the full interview with Varun Sridhar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZVNk
One of the most interesting highlights from the week gone by has been around placements for the batch of 2019-2021 at some of India's top IIMs and other leading business schools. IIMs Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Indore and Kozhikode have all completed their placements process. So, how has the pandemic affected placements at these institutes? Have salaries reduced? Have the number of offers extended remained the same? Find out this and more in the latest episode of News From The World of MBA!
On International Women’s Day, we have a CEO of a major financial institution Edelweiss AMC telling you about that one skill that is crucial to have a successful finance career. In this part of the CXO Central Clips, Radhika mentions the importance of understanding the potential within. She believes that India has no dearth of talent when it comes to financial knowledge acing technicalities. However, she believes that we need to include a vital element to become successful, which she discusses in the video. If you want to watch her entire interview, you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM8yZ...
Marketing is the darling career that most creative professionals want to get into. Post an MBA in marketing, there are many doors open to you. You can get into brand management, data analytics, business development, and various other roles and functions that stretch your horizons. Marketing is one of the most versatile specializations you can pursue during an MBA because marketing careers are constantly evolving. From digital marketing to filmmaking and much more, as a marketer, you can dabble in all these fields. Then there’s sales. Some of the most lucrative roles out there are sales and business development roles. As an MBA student planning his or her future, these roles offer some interesting benefits and opportunities. So, in this article, we look at the sales & marketing career paths open to you post MBA. We also share resources on preparing for marketing interviews. Don’t forget to check this out and share it with friends who love marketing too!
The world of retail and online shopping is continuously evolving, with Category Analysts, Category Managers and sales teams needing to be ahead about the latest cutting-edge technology and innovations.
Turning situations of crisis into opportunities and excelling in them by embracing uncertainty is what makes the essence of a leader. In a recent conversation with Mr. Varun Sridhar, CEO, Paytm Money, he shared with us some of the most defining moments of his career and the situations which transformed him as an individual.
The past week has had some interesting headlines from the world of MBA and business. In today's episode of News From The World of MBA, we will talk about placements at IIM Ahmedabad and MDI Gurgaon, an interesting new program that has begun in Australia, and a survey that has revealed what women really think of gender bias at the workplace. So let's dive in!
We have often heard stories of entrepreneurs who decided to not go the MBA route and made it big in their life. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX thinks that MBA graduates actually do not have the experience to run a successful business or create a good product. We got someone today who walked on the same path. Prafull Billore gave up his MBA dreams quite early in life after a series of failures and decided that he is going to own a tea stall and make a brand for himself. Years later, Prafull today still has no MBA degree, but a business that is worth crores in valuation. Watch this candid conversation that Prafull had with Purnangshu Paul at InsideIIM headquarters to understand his journey a bit better, how it all started and how MBA Chaiwala became the second most famous Chaiwala in the country.
In this clip from the extended talk with Varun Sridhar, CEO of PayTM Money, from the InsideIIM video series CXO Central, he takes us through his early days working in sales. How did a sales stint define his career choices and what were the major learning he got during that stint. What made Varun opt for it in the first place and how does he perceive sales to be in the modern competitive business world. This and a lot more in this CXO Central clip for you. You can watch the full interview with Varun Sridhar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZVNk
One of the most interesting highlights from the week gone by has been around placements for the batch of 2019-2021 at some of India's top IIMs and other leading business schools. IIMs Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calcutta, Lucknow, Indore and Kozhikode have all completed their placements process. So, how has the pandemic affected placements at these institutes? Have salaries reduced? Have the number of offers extended remained the same? Find out this and more in the latest episode of News From The World of MBA!
On International Women’s Day, we have a CEO of a major financial institution Edelweiss AMC telling you about that one skill that is crucial to have a successful finance career. In this part of the CXO Central Clips, Radhika mentions the importance of understanding the potential within. She believes that India has no dearth of talent when it comes to financial knowledge acing technicalities. However, she believes that we need to include a vital element to become successful, which she discusses in the video. If you want to watch her entire interview, you can find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM8yZ...
Marketing is the darling career that most creative professionals want to get into. Post an MBA in marketing, there are many doors open to you. You can get into brand management, data analytics, business development, and various other roles and functions that stretch your horizons. Marketing is one of the most versatile specializations you can pursue during an MBA because marketing careers are constantly evolving. From digital marketing to filmmaking and much more, as a marketer, you can dabble in all these fields. Then there’s sales. Some of the most lucrative roles out there are sales and business development roles. As an MBA student planning his or her future, these roles offer some interesting benefits and opportunities. So, in this article, we look at the sales & marketing career paths open to you post MBA. We also share resources on preparing for marketing interviews. Don’t forget to check this out and share it with friends who love marketing too!
The world of retail and online shopping is continuously evolving, with Category Analysts, Category Managers and sales teams needing to be ahead about the latest cutting-edge technology and innovations.
Turning situations of crisis into opportunities and excelling in them by embracing uncertainty is what makes the essence of a leader. In a recent conversation with Mr. Varun Sridhar, CEO, Paytm Money, he shared with us some of the most defining moments of his career and the situations which transformed him as an individual.
