Duke Weekend Executive MBA Student Blog

Despite my varied and interesting career, I had long been keen to find a way to deepen and broaden my business and leadership skills

Whether a student is looking to accelerate in their current organization, pivot into a new function, or launch something entirely their own, there are strategic actions that can position anyone for success.

Looking back, I was afraid of change. But going to Duke gave me the confidence to leap from what was comfortable and grow in a new place.

My experience at Fuqua gave me the confidence to embark on this entrepreneurial journey and allowed me to go beyond traditional roles, setting up the infrastructure that we needed to get things off the ground and bring the product to market.

Over a 10+ year span, Duke has supplied the environments, experiences, and connections to spur my business dream.

I had no idea that silly video would spark a world of opportunity, and I definitely didn’t expect it would inspire me to pursue my MBA at Duke.

Understanding your client’s pain points and aligning your solution with their strategic goals creates a compelling case for transformation — and demonstrates the real-world value of applying MBA lessons to drive results.

The Weekend Executive MBA program has given me the tools and network to identify and leverage opportunities.