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Michael Seibel

06/22/17

@ Y Combinator

There is a need for business schools to actively recruit students with engineering backgrounds to create a more balanced and effective learning environment.

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How Should Business Schools Prepare Students for Startups? – Jeff Bussgang and Michael Seibel

@ Y Combinator

How Should Business Schools Prepare Students for Startups? – Jeff Bussgang and Michael Seibel

06/22/17

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Michael Seibel

06/22/17

@ Y Combinator

To improve startup success, business schools should focus on creating environments that foster cross-pollination between technical and business students.

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Michael Seibel

06/22/17

@ Y Combinator

Many MBA programs are created in silos, making it difficult for students to access technical talent and collaborate with engineers.

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Jeff Bussgang

06/22/17

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for business schools to have practitioners involved in teaching, as outdated models can lead to a disconnect between theory and real-world application.

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Jeff Bussgang

06/22/17

@ Y Combinator

The integration of technical skills into business education is essential, as it prepares students to better understand and manage tech-driven companies.

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Michael Seibel

06/22/17

@ Y Combinator

Harvard Business School is working to integrate technical skills into its curriculum, but there is still a need for more technical proficiency among MBA students.

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ainslie + ainslie Performance People Cast

04/04/23

@ ainslie + ainslie Performance People

Graduates often seek roles in various business areas like marketing, which helps them become well-rounded professionals rather than just specialists in engineering.

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Michael Seibel

06/22/17

@ Y Combinator

Business schools are doing a poor job of preparing students to start tech companies, as observed by Michael Seibel.

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Joe Lonsdale

04/26/24

@ My First Million

You need to build a top engineering culture to attract the best talent, which is crucial for success.

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Michael Seibel

06/22/17

@ Y Combinator

Universities should focus on providing a pedagogical experience rather than solely aiming to create billion-dollar startups, which can lead to a mismatch of goals for students.