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Episode 184: Wire Taps—Humility, Ambition, and Corroboration

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Welcome to another podcast episode of Wire Taps, in which Alex and Graham offer MBA admissions advice to applicants. This week, one MBA hopeful with a winding career path and concerning GPA needs some help to shape his admissions strategy. A classically trained dancer has been building her repertoire in VC and now wants to work with a series A/B startup post-MBA. Another applicant has big plans for their family business, but may have to dig deeper for a second reference letter. Preview the profiles that Alex and Graham discuss this week, then tune in below!

An applicant with goals in VC and entrepreneurship sought advice:

A former dancer-turned-VC employee could consider more Round 1 apps:

The third MBA hopeful is struggling with determining recommenders:

Happy listening!

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Episode 184: Wire Taps—Humility, Ambition, and Corroboration
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This episode was hosted by Graham Richmond and Alex Brown, and produced by Dennis Crowley. Thanks to all of you who’ve been joining us!

Lauren Wakal
Lauren Wakal has been covering the MBA admissions space for more than a decade, from in-depth business school profiles to weekly breaking news and more.