What are you doing now?
Currently I am working as Founder & CEO of Portland-based venture-scale startup DINNERSTAR, a technology company connecting restaurants and consumers with the automated “Ultimate Curbside” experience. This patent-pending mobile-based technology helps restaurants reduce reliance on third-party delivery, opens an emerging and exciting channel of distribution, all at zero cost to the consumer.
Why did you choose UP Pamplin?
UP Pamplin was the go-to MBA option in Portland for a number of reasons. The extensive and stimulating coursework included the full range of business disciplines, all covered in an intense timeline. Advanced accounting, marketing and operations courses were a combination that prepared me for the multi-disciplined challenge of running a business. Manageable class sizes assured that there was accessibility to professors for questions, comments and collaboration.
What advice would you give someone considering an MBA?
Getting an MBA is a choice that includes commitment of time and resources and is not for everyone. Even so, as a founder of a number of businesses, I can say I’ve used my UP MBA everyday of my professional life. I would recommend an MBA for anyone eager to advance their knowledge and experience in business, especially for early- and mid-career corporate professionals. For me, the range and breadth of coursework in this MBA caused the world to open up in new ways.