How important is an MBA to funding partners?

by a searcher from Brigham Young University

3 weeks ago

I see many searchers with an MBA and great experience in consulting.  I on the other hand only have a bachelor's degree and experience starting my Home Inspection company. Am I at a disadvantage? Would it be worth my time to get my MBA even if it is online? What advice would you give someone like me who enjoys the Blue-Collor work environment and is looking for a funding partner?

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searcher from Babson College - F.W. Olin Graduate School

it depends on the partners background. If they come from PE, IB , consulting from top firms, an MBA might not add . If they have a non impressive background, then the MBA would be their only thing to show.

2 weeks ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from The University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business

Agree with many of the comments here. So long as you are open-minded and willing to learn, you should be able to learn the "MBA" skills overtime, and as mentioned, outsource where needed. The best way to learn to operate a great business is to... operate businesses! An MBA won't increase your operational experience, and lots of what you learn there won't be relevant to your next venture (although some will).

A big advantage you already have is industry experience. If you can buy in your industry or an adjacent one, that may more than make up for a lack "classical' business tools!

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