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Welcome to the Evisors Webinar

Visit us online at www.evisors.comFrom MBA to entrepreneur:How to make the most of your business school experience if you want to start a company

featuringDavid Adelman

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Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinarsAgenda About David Why become an entrepreneur The 5-step plan for maximizing your time in b-school The Masters in Business EntrepreneurshipGet started earlyTake the right classes (and meet the right professors)Outside the classroom: Immerse yourselfWear your blindersNetwork (and learn) like crazyQ&A

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Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinarshttp://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/2012/03/08/should-entrepreneurs-seek-mba-degrees2About David EducationMBA, The Wharton School (2011). Major in Entrepreneurial Management.AB, Harvard College (2004)

ExperienceFounder, Reel TributesOperations intern, Overstock.comAssociate, Charlesbank Capital PartnersSenior Associate Consultant, Bain & CompanyFounder, Boston InternationalHosted by:

Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinarsMy story: Consulting to PE to struggling entrepreneur 2004201220042012Net WorthNet HappinessHosted by:

Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinarsThere are many reasons to become an entrepreneur. Some are better than others. Youd love nothing more than freedom from the man You seek flexibility in your hours or work/life balance You enjoy creating things You have a brilliant idea that the world cant live without Youd rather get things done than be a cog in a machine You want to be wealthy MDs at Goldman are rich. Peter Thiel is wealthy. but can you (and your wife/kids/hungry dog) stomach the risk?At the end of the day, its a personal decision. Only you know if entrepreneurship is right for you. Hosted by:

Career Advisors on Demand..com/webinarsThe 5-step plan: Get started early Your time in b-school flies by. Graduation (and the real world) is closer than you think. Even if youre just have a hunch, explore it today Use the first few weeks to figure out the lay of the land Start looking for potential partners Tell people your idea. Nobody is going to steal it.

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See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/26Take the right classes (and meet the right professors) Take as many entrepreneurship courses as you can The material is helpful (sort of). Classes on legal issues, and hands-on business plan creation, are invaluable. The biggest benefit: meeting classmates and professors who can help you get started Take your profs to lunch (dont worry, its only awkward for the first 5 minutes)

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See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/26Outside the classroom: Immerse yourselfTake advantage of as many programs as possibleEnter the business plan competitionAttend lectures by alumni entrepreneursGo to your citys Tech MeetupsJoin your citys startup email list(s)Find a mentorView your classmates as an incubator- test assumptions!

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See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/26Wear your blindersYour friends will be recruitingDont worry, youre not missing out. It sucks. Signing bonuses are nice, but if you have money saved up (or friends/family that will invest), thatll work too.Dont get discouraged by uncertainty and self-doubt. If you are overcome by anxiety as graduation approaches, take it as a sign.

Without self-belief nothing can be accomplished. With it, nothing is impossible. Felix Dennis (founder of Maxim)

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See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/26Network (and learn) like crazyTalk to alums, friends, former colleagues, friends of friends, experts, etc.LinkedIn is your friendSo is Evisors Ask, dont sell! Look for the pain points.Listen to what people are telling you.Read good books. A few winners:The Lean Startup by Eric RieseHow to Get Rich by Felix DennisRework by David H HanssonMany others!

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See the rest at evisors.com/webinars/webinar/26Questions & AnswersQuestion 1:

Is there a general number of interview rounds or is it dependent on the firm?Hosted by:

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Can you transition from a management to a finance professional?Hosted by:


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