Silvio Memme dreamed of designing engines for Ferrari. Despite the naysayers, he made that dream a reality. He then dreamed bigger and set his sights on a new goal, one many said was impossible and would require a career switch. Memme shares how he broke into Venture Capital from the automotive industry and launched a new stage of his career utilizing his unique perspective and transferable skills. [...]

Brandon Tseng (MBA 2017) who has a background in mechanical engineering and on-the-ground experience in actual conflict zones such as Afghanistan, where the so-called Iron Man would be deployed, couldn’t understand why the military would design a high-tech armored suit for a person when artificial intelligence could do the job with significantly less risk. “Why wouldn’t they just put in a computer to control the suit?” [...]

Jesse Lou (MBA 2022) reflects on his decision to come to HBS, what motivates him to make a difference in the world by using technology to build a more sustainable food system, and how he has utilized resources at HBS to make this happen. [...]

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?” [...]