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The ExecMBA Podcast

UVA Darden School of Business

An informational podcast series about the Executive MBA Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.

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ExecMBA Podcast #276: MSBA Spotlight with Professor...

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2023/06/23

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcasts, we catch up with Professor Raj Venkatesan. Raj is a member of the Darden Marketing faculty, and he is also a co-Academic Director for UVA’s MS in Business Analytics, a partner program between the Darden School of Business and the McIntire School of Commerce. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk with Raj about his background, what he loves about the MSBA program, how the program’s curriculum keeps pace with technological advancement,

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47:47

ExecMBA Podcast #275: Entrepreneurship Spotlight |...

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2023/06/16

In this episode of the podcast, we continue our ongoing spotlight on entrepreneurship at Darden with a conversation with Matthew Boyd, a recent graduate in our Executive MBA Class of 2023, and his wife Jon’ll Boyd. Matthew and Jon’ll discuss Boyd Cru Wines, their wine venture featuring wines that are locally grown with sustainable practices in Maryland, with a niche focus on creativity and blends. They reflect upon the inspiration for Boyd Cru Wines, how things are going so far, how Matthew’s time

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ExecMBA Podcast #274: Spotlight on Learning Team 5

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2023/06/09

In this episode of the podcast, we continue our ongoing series on the learning experience at Darden with a conversation with six students in the Part-Time MBA Class of 2025 who comprise Learning Team 5 – Zoe Chan, Kory Kiesel, Hieu Le, Falin Patel, Katherine Lee and JP Pitarque. The team discusses how they work together, how the Learning Team has helped them manage their coursework, the surprisingly close bonds they’ve formed during the first year of the program and more. Did you know? All Darden

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ExecMBA Podcast #273: Faculty Roundtable | The Darden...

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2023/06/02

In this episode of the podcast, we continue our ongoing spotlight on the learning experience at the Darden School of Business with a conversation with three Darden faculty members – Robert Carraway, Lynn Isabella and Marc Lipson. We talk with Robert, Lynn and Marc about how they prepare for class, what it’s like to lead a case discussion, the developmental impact of Darden’s pedagogical approach, their advice for incoming students and more. This episode is essential listening.

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45:20

ExecMBA Podcast #272: Meet Omar Garriott, Executive...

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2023/05/26

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Omar Garriott, Executive Director for UVA Darden’s Batten Institute for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Technology. We talk with Omar about his background in education-focused technology, what led him to Darden, his plans for the Batten Institute, what he’s looking forward to in the months ahead and more. He also discusses his book, Linked, a step-by-step guide to leveraging LinkedIn and building a career in a digital world.

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ExecMBA Podcast #271: Learning Through the Case...

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2023/05/19

During this episode, we continue our spotlight on learning through the case method with a conversation with three first year students in our Executive MBA Class of 2024 – Tessa Grubb, Eboni Brown and Salah Al-Chanati. In this conversation, Tessa, Eboni and Salah talk about their reasons for pursuing an MBA, their approach to time management, the role their respective Learning Teams has played in their Darden experience, their favorite case they’ve read thus far and more. This episode is essential

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59:58

ExecMBA Podcast #270: Learning Through the Case...

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2023/05/12

During this episode, we continue our spotlight on learning through the case method with a conversation with three second year students in our Executive MBA Class of 2023 – Allan Barmak, Aly Searles and John Forbes. In this conversation, Allan, Aly and John reflect upon their MBA journeys, the impact of their Darden experience, what a weekend residency is really like, how their approach to case prep has evolved over their time in the program and more. This episode is essential listening

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ExecMBA Podcast #269: The Value of an MBA for...

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2023/05/05

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Rachel Smolkin and Matthew Vann. Rachel and Matthew are second year students in UVA Darden’s Executive MBA Class of 2025, and they are both journalists. Rachel is Senior Vice President of Global News for CNN Digital and Matthew is a Senior Producer for ABC News. In this conversation, we talk with Rachel and Matthew about how they decided to pursue an MBA, the impact of their time at Darden, their favorite memory from the Executive MBA program, their

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ExecMBA Podcast #268: Part-Time MBA and Executive MBA...

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2023/04/28

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Jeff McNish and Gopika Spaenle to discuss recent career-related updates in our Part-Time MBA and Executive MBA programs. Jeff is the Assistant Dean for UVA Darden’s Career Center and Gopika is the Career Center’s Managing Director for Professional Degree Programs. In this conversation, Jeff and Gopika discuss the recent Employment Report for the Executive MBA Class of 2022, the impending launch of the Professional Advancement Course (PAC) for the

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ExecMBA Podcast #267: Student Spotlight | Jon Dengel

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2023/04/21

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Jon Dengel. Jon is a second year student in UVA Darden’s Executive MBA Class of 2023, and he is based in Michigan, where he works for a healthcare company. We talk with Jon about his MBA journey, what led him to Darden, why he thinks students should do as many global residencies as possible, the impact of his Darden experience and more.

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ExecMBA Podcast #266: Office Hours Spotlight | In...

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2023/04/14

In this very special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share a recent installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours’ faculty spotlight series, a conversation with dean emeritus Bob Bruner. As a financial economist, Bruner is best known for his research on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and financial panics. He served as dean of the Darden School from 2005 to 2015, and, this May, he will be retiring after 41 years of service and leadership at Darden.In this conversation, we talk

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ExecMBA Podcast #265: Office Hours Spotlight | In...

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2023/04/07

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share a recent installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours’ faculty spotlight series, a conversation with Professor Anthony Palomba. Palomba is a member of the Communication faculty at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, and his teaching interests are focused on how business professionals can present data results and actionable insights to key stakeholders through storytelling. In this conversation, we talk with Palomba

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ExecMBA Podcast #264: Learning Through the Case...

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2023/03/31

During this episode, we continue our spotlight on learning through the case method with a conversation with three first year students from our Part-Time MBA Class of 2025 - Zoe Chan, Aman Dar and Zach Gore. In this conversation, Zoe, Aman and Zach reflect upon their MBA journeys, what they enjoy about learning through the case method, what it’s like to participate in a case discussion, how they prepare for class, the impact of their Darden experience and more.

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ExecMBA Podcast #263: Gerry Yemen, Senior Researcher...

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2023/03/24

Have you ever wondered how a Darden case comes together? In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Gerry Yemen. Gerry is Senior Research and Executive Director of the Darden Case Writing Research Group at the Darden School of Business, and she has interviewed protagonists and written or co-authored over 400 cases, teaching notes and technical notes featuring leading business executives nationally and internationally since joining Darden in 1998. In this wide-ranging conversation, Gerry

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ExecMBA Podcast #262: Student Spotlight | Hayden Wilson

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2023/03/17

In this episode of the podcast, we talk with Hayden Wilson. Hayden is a first year student in UVA Darden’s Executive MBA Class of 2024, and in this wide ranging conversation, Hayden reflects upon his decision to pursue an MBA, adjusting to life as an Executive MBA student, the role his Learning Team has played in his learning experience, his favorite memory from the program so far and more. Hayden is also a member of the Executive MBA Running Club, and, as you will learn from this podcast, a Tom

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ExecMBA Podcast #261: Highlighting UVA Darden’s PhD...

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2023/03/10

In this episode of the podcast, we’re excited to share the audio from a recent webinar all about UVA Darden’s relaunched PhD program. During this conversation, Professor Michael Lenox, Senior Associate Dean and Chief Strategy Officer, and Christian West, Senior Director of Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Recruiting explore the structure and design of the PhD program. Additional topics include research resources for PhD students, admissions insights, and more.

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ExecMBA Podcast #260: Student Spotlight | Joy Weber

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2023/03/04

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Joy Weber. Joy is a second year student in our Executive MBA Class of 2023, and she is also a lawyer by training. We talk with Joy about her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, her efforts to promote wellness and build connection within her class and more. Joy also discusses her global residency in Morocco.

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ExecMBA Podcast #259: Student Spotlight | Michael...

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2023/02/24

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Michael Thorne-Begland. Michael is a first year student in UVA Darden’s Executive MBA Class of 2024, and he is Vice President, Chief Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Officer at Altria Client Services. We talk with Michael about his decision to pursue and MBA, what led him to his current role at Altria, the impact of his Darden experience so far, his advice for prospective students and more.

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ExecMBA Podcast #258: Amy Jackson, Chief Early...

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2023/02/17

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Amy Jackson. Amy is a second year student in our Executive MBA Class of 2023, and she recently began a new role as Chief Early Learning Strategy Officer at Primrose Schools, a national system of accredited private preschools that provides premier early education and child care experience for children and families. During this conversation, Amy reflects upon her MBA journey, what led her to Darden, how Darden has helped her navigate her new role and

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ExecMBA Podcast #257: Student Spotlight | Erika Keough

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2023/02/11

During this episode, we catch up with Erika Keough. Erika is a second year student in our Executive MBA Class of 2023, and we recently connected with her to talk about her decision to pursue an MBA, what led her to Darden, what she loves about her classmates, as well as how the program pushed her to explore an entrepreneurial path. Erika also discusses her new venture, Le Breton Group, a people and talent advisory and consulting services for Early Stage to Series B startups.

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