Skoll Scholarship + Oxford MBA: The Real Value

Описание: Julian Gerhart joins me to share his journey from founding a mission-driven education startup in Slovakia to earning the Skoll Scholarship and pursuing the Oxford MBA, and how the program reshaped his thinking as a social entrepreneur. We discuss what drew him to Oxford, how the MBA sharpened his leadership and communication skills, and the real challenges (and surprises) behind measuring impact and building ventures in high-pressure environments. If you’re curious about social impact pathways, entrepreneurship at Oxford, or the Skoll ecosystem, this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why Julian chose Oxford over U.S. MBA programs
✅ How the Skoll Scholarship shaped his impact journey
✅ The reality of entrepreneurship resources across Oxford, not just Saïd
✅ Insights on leaving your startup to pursue an MBA
✅ Why soft-skills and communication are critical for founders
✅ How to think about measuring real impact

🔔 Question for You:
Are you considering an MBA to accelerate your impact or venture? What’s the #1 question you have about the Oxford experience? Tell me in the comments!

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MBA Golden Buzzer Podcast | Episode with Julian Gerhart
Julian’s candid story will give you an honest look at entrepreneurship at Oxford, the Skoll community, and what it truly takes to build impact-driven ventures through business education.

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00:00 Introduction to Julian Gerhart and His Journey
02:49 The Decision to Pursue an MBA at Oxford
04:55 Should Entrepreneurial MBAs Have a Plan or Explore?
07:14 Leveraging Oxford’s Wider Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
08:42 Biggest Surprises at Oxford MBA
10:38 Real Impact of International Diversity
13:54 Entrepreneurial Support and Opportunities at Oxford
15:29 Transitioning from Founder to Chief of Staff
18:07 Managing a Venture During the MBA
19:04 Running a Startup vs. Focusing on the MBA
20:46 Unexpected Post-MBA Challenges
24:06 Skills Social Ventures Need
26:45 Assessing Mission Alignment
28:05 Defining Impact in Entrepreneurship
35:26 Measuring Impact Effectively
37:21 Fast Pass Insights from the Oxford MBA Experience
41:52 Golden Buzzer Insights for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
43:10 Memorable Moments from the Oxford MBA