Manage-A-Bull

In this episode of the UB School of Management's Manage-A-Bull Podcast, host Akshay Prabhakar Koltewar interviews Fouad Laajine, an MBA student and Fulbright Scholar. Fouad shares his journey that led him to pursue an MBA at UB and explains the Fulbright Scholarship program. He discusses the challenges he faced during the application process and offers advice to prospective students considerin...

In today's episode we are joined by Professor Marla Kameny, who is faculty director of LeaderCORE and the Master of Science and Management classes starting in fall of 2024. She also teaches three elective courses, MGB 615, Leadership, Executive Presence and Emotional Intelligence, MGB 630 and 631, which is Foundations of LeaderCORE 1 and 2. And she is also the elective course professor for MGI...

In today's episode we are joined by Kaitlin Lafferty , a first-year MBA student and a U.S. Army veteran. In the Army, she was a Black Hawk helicopter pilot and left as a captain. After a brief stint in the industry, she came back to pursue a graduate degree to gain skills for long-term success. Today we talk to her about her Army experience, transition to civilian life, experiences at UB and w...

In this episode, we sit down with Professor Veljko Fotak , who teaches the first year MBA class, Financial Analysis for Managers. Professor Fotak shares his latest research, and what you can expect in his class. Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in October 2023.

In this episode, we sit down with Professor Bob Neubert , as he shares his personal entrepreneurial journey and the pivotal moments that shaped his path to higher education. As the mastermind behind the first-year MBA class, Entrepreneurship Foundations and Corporate Innovation, Professor Neubert sheds light on the intricacies of these subjects, offering a sneak peek into the innovative curriculum...

Welcome back to the Manage-A-Bull Podcast, the official podcast of the UB School of Management MBA and MS programs! In this eagerly awaited Part 2 episode, we delve deeper into the journey of international students at the University at Buffalo, charting their path from students to thriving alumni in the United States. Join us as our insightful guests share their experiences and expertise on the in...

Embarking on a journey to study in the United States is a dream for many, but navigating the complex process of obtaining a student visa can be daunting. In this podcast episode, we unravel the steps involved in legally studying at the University at Buffalo. Join us as we engage in a candid conversation with two international MBA students, Shashwat Raj Singh and Akshay Koltewar , who share their p...

In this episode, we speak with Eric Raine, a PharmD/MBA dual degree student from Western, New York in today's episode. In our conversation, we talked about his passion for personal finance education, his unique experience as a dual degree student and his experience competing in the prestigious Panasci Tech Entrepreneurship competition.  Transcript available -  Click Here Music by BrightestAven...

In today’s episode, we speak with Claudia Cabrera, a student in UB’s MS in Finance program from Peru, South America. In our conversation, we talk about her passion for quantitative finance, living in Buffalo as an international student, and how the UB MS in Finance program has helped her develop not only the technical skills but also the soft skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive market....

In today’s episode, we speak with Leah Ruiz a student in UB’s full-time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her passion for entrepreneurship, marketing, make-up artistry, and how the UB full-time MBA program is an ideal fit for people interested in pursuing careers in digital marketing.  Transcript available -  Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay Thi...

In today’s episode, we speak with Sayani Talukdar, a student in UB’s MS in Finance program from India. In our conversation, we talk about life as an international student, and how the UB School of Management has helped her develop as a professional. Transcript available -  Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in April 2023.

In today's episode, we speak with Ajaylah Humphrey, a dual degree MBA and master's in social work student from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her first-year experience in the MBA program, how she balances two focus areas as a dual degree student, her passion for education, and her opinions on how we can all become better inclusive leaders. Transcript available -  Cli...

In today's episode, we speak with Nazia Tasleem, a student in UB's full-time MBA program from Madhya Pradesh, India. In our conversation, we talk about her passion for consulting, past work experience, and how the UB full-time MBA program is an ideal fit for experienced professionals looking to further their education. Transcript available -  Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixaba...

In today's episode, we speak with Tejaswini Kumar, an MS in Management Information Systems alumna. Tejaswini shares her experiences and insights from her time at UB and how it prepared her for her current role as a product manager at Walmart. Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in March 2023.

In today's episode, we speak with Peter Bouris, a student in the full-time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about his experience at UB and his favorite things to do about the beautiful city of Buffalo. Transcript available -  Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in March 2023.

In today's episode, we speak with Gabriella Akopyan, a student in UB's MS in Business Analytics program from Armenia. In our conversation, we talk about her love for tennis, growing up in four different countries, and how the UB MS BA program has helped her develop her analytical and leadership skills. Transcript available -  Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode wa...

In today's episode, we speak with Sydney Merritt, an MS in accounting student from Rochester, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her experience in the MS accounting program, her extracurricular experience, and her views on how students can aim to achieve more than just a degree during their time at UB. Transcript available -  Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This epis...

In today’s episode, we speak with Aditya Singh, a student in UB’s MS in Business Analytics program from Mumbai, India. In our conversation, we talk about his passion for content creation, data analytics, and how the UB MS BA program has fueled his love for the field of data science.    Transcript available -  Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in March 2023.

In this episode, we speak with Tyler Penberthy, a recent alumnus of UB School of Management’s Full-Time MBA program from East Amherst, New York. In our conversation, we talk about his experience at UB and how the MBA program helped him chart his career progression. Transcript available - Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in May 2022.

In this episode, we speak with Shannon Alexander, a student in UB’s full-time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her 1st year experience in the MBA program, her summer marketing internship with Fisher Price and tips and tricks on managing stress as an MBA student. Transcript available - Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded i...

In this episode, we speak with Marvel Ibrahim, a student in UB’s full-time MBA program. In our conversation, we talk about her entrepreneurial venture, BOSQ Pumps and how the UB MBA program has helped her develop her business acumen and leadership skills. Transcript available - Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in May 2022.

In this episode, we speak with Catherine Baker, a student in UB’s full-time MBA program. In our conversation, we talk about her first two semesters in the MBA program, her summer internship experience with M&T bank and discuss some tips and tricks for balancing family and schoolwork. Transcript available - Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in May 2022.

In this episode, we speak with Archana Mohan, a student in UB's M.S. finance program from Kerala, India. In our conversation, we talk about her passion for learning new languages and how the UB MS in Finance Program has fueled her love for modern financial technologies. Transcript available - Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in March 2022.

In this episode, we speak with Caroline Soh, a student in UB's full time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her love for baking and how the UB MBA program has helped her develop her entrepreneurial and leadership skills. Transcript available - Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in April 2022.

In this episode, we speak with Anna Zuefle, a recent graduate of the UB full time MBA program from Buffalo, New York. In our conversation, we talk about her unique life experiences and how they informed and influenced her time in the UB MBA program. Transcript available - Click Here Music by BrightestAvenue from Pixabay This episode was recorded in May 2022.