Duke Master of Management Studies Student Blog

My background has been heavily focused on media, financial markets and investments. I’ve done a lot of freelance work in broadcast and print media for several national publications. I also helped start-up what is now the top-rated financial talk show in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, “The Wall Street Shuffle,” on CNN Radio.

Do not be fooled by my academic and professional qualifications though: I’m a first-degree black belt in Taekwondo!

Posts by Naresh:

• The Business of Sports - November 28, 2012

  Are you a sports enthusiast? If so, you would have LOVED the recent panel on The Business of Sports. Fuqua worked side-by-side with Wasserman Media Group (an international sports marketing company) to put on…

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• First Month At My Dream Job - July 5, 2012

  I mentioned in previous posts that I’d be working for Wells Fargo in Charlotte. While I was greatly looking forward to that position, my circumstances changed, and it was in my best interest…

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• Durham’s Hidden Gem: Meelo’s Restaurant - June 6, 2012

  Several of my classmates who attended Duke for undergrad constantly raved about the restaurant scene in Durham … Cosmic Cantina, Satisfaction, Café Parizade, Vin Rouge, Alivia’s: these were some of the places that…

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• A Few Recommendations: - May 25, 2012

  Favorite MMS Moment: Getting tickets to the Duke-UNC game at Cameron! Favorite Professor: Aaron Kay Favorite Off-Campus Hangout Spot: Shooters II Best MMS Social Event: Formal Favorite Late-Night Eatery: Cookout Best Local Deals/Happy…

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• Research Assistant Work Provides Valuable Experience - April 30, 2012

  Since February, a classmate, Crystal Luo, and I have worked as assistants to Fuqua Executive in Residence Bill Sax. Professor Sax has run a small business consulting course for more than 25 years….

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• Top 5 Reasons to Join MMS - April 11, 2012

  Attending the MMS program is one of the best (if not the best) decision I have made. I had no clue about the MMS program until after I scored well on the GMAT…

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• Disappointing Loss Doesn’t Overshadow Memorable Season - March 21, 2012

  Duke basketball made history again, but unfortunately, it was for all the wrong reasons. A number two seed losing its first game to a 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament is rare. In…

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• There’s Nothing Like a Duke – UNC Game in Cameron - March 8, 2012

  Any sports fan will tell you the Duke-UNC rivalry is the greatest in college sports, maybe even the best in all of American sports. Even though I didn’t attend Duke during my undergraduate…

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• Former Infosys Chairman & CEO Talks Leadership - March 3, 2012

  I love the guest speakers that Fuqua brings in. Recently, the former Chairman and CEO of Infosys, Narayana Murthy came to the school to discuss lessons in leadership as part of the Distinguished…

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• Olympian Hopeful Excels in MMS & on Duke Swim Team - February 21, 2012

  The MMS program doesn’t just admit some of the smartest people in the world. It attracts some of the world’s best athletes, too. I don’t fall into that category, but as a former…

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