Stanford MSx to CEO: The Leadership Blueprint for Founders w/ Kate Rogers Mery de Bellegarde

Описание: Kate Rogers Mery de Bellegarde, Stanford MSx alumna and founder of Sprouts Chef Training, reveals how Stanford transformed her approach to leadership, entrepreneurship and impact. From pivoting her nonprofit to scaling hospitality ventures, this episode goes beyond the surface to show what it really means to lead with purpose — and how Stanford's unique environment helped shape that journey.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why the MSx program is ideal for experienced professionals
✅ How Stanford professors act as early-stage investors
✅ The real story behind shifting from youth programs to scalable impact
✅ How to choose the right investors — and say no to the wrong ones
✅ What it means to “Think Big” — and why Kate chose to “Think Happy”

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Golden Buzzer Podcast | Episode with Kate Rogers Mery de Bellegarde - Part 1

In this episode of the Golden Buzzer Podcast, MBA admissions expert Ellin Lolis interviews Stanford alumna Kate Rogers Mery de Bellegarde, founder of Sprouts Chef Training and hospitality entrepreneur. Kate shares powerful insights into her MSx experience, including how she scaled her mission, balanced wellness with ambition, and turned down major funding in service of her purpose. This is a must-listen for leaders looking to combine business with deep personal impact.

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00:00 Introduction
01:24 Choosing the MSx Program Over a Traditional MBA: A Personal Journey
04:24 What is Sprouts Chef Training and How Did It Begin?
07:13 Navigating Difficult Decisions: The Pivot to Job Training
10:37 The Role of Professors as Mentors and Investors
12:57 Building Community: Networking and Collaboration at Stanford
16:09 Maximizing Time: Unique Approaches to the MBA Experience
17:16 Using MBA Breaks for Real Estate Investment
19:00 From Nonprofit to Hospitality: Launching the Chateau
21:43 Choosing the Right Investors and Avoiding Conflict
24:28 Choosing Classes: Prioritizing Individualized Attention
27:30 Biggest Surprise About Life at Stanford
29:15 Reframing Value: What Students Give Back to Stanford
32:12 Prioritizing Life Balance
34:47 Mindset Shifts at Stanford
39:23 Fast Pass Insights
43:31 Golden Buzzer Insight: The Real Cost of Stanford
45:06 One Key Advice for New MBA Students
45:46 Outro & Where to Learn More