Recruiters review hundreds of resumes for highly coveted roles in private equity and venture capital. Often the candidates’ backgrounds are in banking and investing. However, HBS alumni like Joshua Mbanusi and Morgan Sheil came to business school from nonprofit and chemical engineering backgrounds, respectively. Their stories showcase different pathways into PE/VC as well as the breadth and depth of talent at HBS. [...]

This year the theme of Climate Week is highlighting what businesses and governments can do to meet their climate targets. In that spirit, we have reached out to recent alums working in the climate space and asked them the following, “What career opportunities exist for MBAs, especially recent graduates, to address climate change?” [...]

From a young age, Nicole Krantz (MBA 2022) knew she wanted to make a positive change in the world. The question she has carried with her as she builds her career is how to best combine her interests and skills to do that in her unique way. [...]

Cyril Straughn-Turner (MBA 2022) landed a seat in the Invesco US office, an exercise in dedication, continuing education, networking, and pitching his skills. A former management consultant, Straughn-Turner is a career switcher and was eager to leverage his skills in a new industry. Like Invesco US, your organization can benefit from career switcher talent from HBS, and there are key elements that will make you successful in your efforts. [...]

Founded in 2020 to address the massive underrepresentation of Black investors in venture capital, private equity, and investment management, the Black Investment Club has grown to over 70 members looking to create meaningful and sustainable changes in the investing industry. [...]