I Started the 'Bank of the Future' While Still in School. Here's What I Learned

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A certain school of thought holds that going to business school is a waste of time and money if you want to start a company, soaking up scarce resources better used to get your idea off the ground.

In some situations, this is undoubtedly true. But an MBA program accelerated my startup by giving me analytical skills and global connections that opened doors to potential investors, partners, and customers.