Manage-A-Bull

In this episode, Henry Nowak interviews Zach Rohde, Assistant Director for Enrollment Marketing and Communications, about the reality of mastering marketing. Zach shares tips, tricks, valuable stories, and more!

Tune into Manage-A-Bull's latest episode feature MBA student Matt Mullens! Matt shares his journey from school to life to business-building.

In this episode, Henry Nowak interviews Susan Steffan, director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Susan shares insight on all the ways in which CEL and UB provide resources and opportunities for you and your business. Susan also provides first hand stories about CEL networking and career success.  

In this podcast episode, host Henry Nowak interviews Matt Taboni, fellow JD/MBA student. Matt discusses his journey in sustainability, starting in his undergraduate experience at UB. He shares his roles at Big Big Table, a pay-as-you-can restaurant, and his entrepreneurial venture, Treats by Taboni. The conversation highlights Matt's passion for addressing food insecurity and his innovative approa...

In this podcast episode, our co-hosts, Eric Raine and Patrick Lageraaen, interview Scott Ptak , clinical assistant professor of operations management and strategy. Ptak discusses the importance of respect and working with people who align with your values in your career. He shares two personal stories—one from his time as a waiter and another from an internship with a law firm—that highlight the s...

In this season five bonus episode of the Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Eric Raine interviews our usual podcast host, Patrick Lageraaen , a full-time MBA student, about his non-traditional career path in the maritime industry. Patrick shares his background working as a coatings inspector and in the yachting industry, and how he decided to pursue an MBA to further his career in the maritime industry....

In this episode of the Manage-A-Bull podcast, co-hosts Eric Raine and Patrick Lageraaen interview Srikrithi Krishnan , a dual degree MBA and Master of Public Health student at the University at Buffalo School of Management. Krishnan recently participated in a travel opportunity to the United Nations in New York City. The trip was part of a class on sustainable development goals, and Srikrithi foun...

In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Mary Ann Rogers , Clinical Associate Professor of Organization and Human Resources, about the importance of professional communication. Professor Rogers teaches the first-year MBA class on management communication and discusses the art and significance of effective communication in the business world. They co...

In this episode of the UB School of Management Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Julia Braun , the associate director of student services in the School of Management. Braun serves as the academic advisor to the full-time MBA program and discusses her role in the Graduate Program's Office and the support provided to graduate students. Braun shares her background as a firs...

In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews two students, Logan and Danielle, about their experience traveling to Ghana as part of a global program at the School of Management. The students discuss the class they took leading up to the trip, the preparations they made, and their overall experience in Ghana. They talk about the cultural differences they...

In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, co-hosts Eric Raine and Patrick Lageraaen interivew EMBA class of 2016 alum Dustin Snyder. Snyder who is also the founder of Wayforward Associates, shares his insights on customer and employee experience, leadership, and advice for students entering the job market. He emphasizes the importance of informational interviewing and building relati...

In this episode of the Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Tim Maynes , associate professor of organization and human resources, about organizational behavior and the value of an MBA degree. Maynes discusses the importance of soft skills in the workplace and the need for leaders to empower their teams and provide effective feedback. He also highlights the unique nature of the...

In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Alisa Franasiak and Mirka Arevalo , venture coaches at UB's Startup and Innovation Co-Laboratory (CoLab). They discuss the resources and opportunities available for entrepreneurs at UB and in Western New York. The CoLab offers pitch competitions, innovation sprints, design challenges, master classes, and...

In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Alexia Hecico , an MS in Business Analytics grad student at the School of Management and member of the Women's Cross-Country and Track and Field teams at UB. They discuss her academic and athletic experience, extracurricular activities at UB, and how she manages her commitments. Alexia shares her journey...

In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, co-hosts Patrick Lageraaen and Eric Raine interview University at Buffalo President Satish K. Tripathi. They discuss the role of the president, his journey from growing up in India to becoming president at UB, and initiatives such as the Empire AI consortium. Discover the multifaceted role of a university president as Tripathi shares his expe...

In this podcast episode, Akshay Koltewar interviews four MBA students who have completed summer internships. The students discuss their experiences, including the companies they interned at, their roles and responsibilities, and the challenges they faced. They also offer advice to future MBA students embarking on their internship search, emphasizing the importance of networking, communication, and...

In this episode of the UB School of Management podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Ananth Iyer, the current dean of the UB School of Management. They discuss Dean Iyer's transition into the role of dean, his strategic vision for the School of Management, and the four strategic initiatives of the school: business analytics, the business of climate change, social impact of management, and...

In this episode of the UB School of Management's Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Michael Dambra, associate professor of accounting and law, about his background and his experience as a private equity consultant. They discuss the relevancy of accounting courses, the transition from consulting to academia and the importance of soft skills in the accounting profession. Da...

In this episode of the Manage-A-Bull podcast, we interview Mariam Sadawi , a first-year MBA student and small business owner. Mariam discusses her motivations for being an entrepreneur, the challenges of running a small business while in a graduate program, and how an MBA degree is applicable to her goals as an entrepreneur. This episode was recorded in February 2024.

In this episode of the UB Manage-A-Bull podcast, host Eric Raine and co-host Patrick Lageraaen interview Melissa Ruggiero, the assistant dean and director of the Career Resource Center at the UB School of Management. They discuss the resources available through the CRC and how students can leverage them for their career development. Melissa shares her background and how she ended up at UB, as well...

In this episode of the UB School of Management's Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Will Gorman, President of the MBA Consulting Group, and Bob Beach, Vice President of the Graduate Management Association (GMA). They discuss their responsibilities in their leadership positions, their motivations for pursuing these roles and the impact it has had on their personal and prof...

In this episode of the Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Professor Dominic Sellitto about his background and his course, IT for Managers. Professor Sellitto discusses the importance of IT literacy for MBA students and how his course covers various topics such as digital product management, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and more. He emphasizes the value of hands-on...

In this episode of the UB School of Management's Manage-A-Bull podcast, host Patrick Lageraaen interviews Terry Rice , a UB MBA alum and managing director for Good People Digital. They discuss Terry's career journey, his current roles, and how he leveraged his education at UB to get where is today. Terry provides practical tips for building a strong personal brand, online presence and maki...

In this captivating episode of the UB School of Management’s Manage-A-Bull Podcast, our guests Naomi Smith Perrone, academic programs assistant, and Gabrielle Scoccia, a current student, dive into the dynamic world of our Global Programs. 🌎 Episode Highlights: Beyond Borders: Discover the key distinctions between our global programs and traditional study abroad experiences. Student Insights: Gain...

In this episode of the UB School of Management's Manage-A-Bull Podcast, Ian Tarrant, PhD, faculty director of the full-time MBA program, and clinical assistant professor of accounting and law, discusses his background, his new role, the courses he teaches and the future of the MBA program. He talks about his experience growing up in Michigan, his education at Michigan State University and Penn...