Alumni Voices: Going to Acton after Practicing Law
I sensed pretty early in my legal career that I wanted a more entrepreneurial path, but it was a vague idea, not anything concrete. Whether they are looking to reshape their law practice, adapt the role that the law plays in their careers, or change career directions entirely, entrepreneurially-minded attorneys have been drawn to…
Read MoreThe MBA Experience: after the Military
“Military applicants tend to blow other candidates out of the water, figuratively speaking, because they have a wealth of experience to draw from at a very young age.” The values, insights, and perspectives that men and women in uniform bring to MBA programs is something that heightens the entire learning experience—not only for the…
Read MoreAlumni Voices: Franchise Businesses after Acton
“Originally I had planned on launching a fitness studio on my own and making a standalone business. But after getting estimates on branding and identity, marketing collateral, and a website …” At Acton, our alumni pursue businesses in a wide variety of industries—including technology, energy, fitness, and manufacturing—utilizing many different business models and structures well…
Read MoreAlumni Voices: Going into Oil and Gas after Acton
“I chose Acton because it offered a ‘no fluff’ education in entrepreneurship. Acton focuses on teaching the fundamentals of planning, launching, growing, and ultimately selling a business.” Given the critical role that energy plays in our society and economy, and the history of oil and gas in our home state of Texas, it’s not…
Read MoreThe MBA Experience: after the Military
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014 “Military applicants tend to blow other candidates out of the water, figuratively speaking, because they have a wealth of experience to draw from at a very young age.” The values, insights, and perspectives that men and women in uniform bring to MBA programs is something that heightens the entire learning…
Read MoreValeri Tkeshelashvili and His Road to Acton
SEPTEMBER 28, 2014 “I think entrepreneurs are heroes. All new businesses and products start with an entrepreneur’s vision of what could be.” There’s a philosophy we aspire towards here at Acton—to never let our hunger for knowledge run dry. With so much history and change taking place every day, the thought of letting it…
Read MoreDo You Know What You’re Working for as an Entrepreneur?
AUGUST 23,2024 Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is challenging not only for you but also for your spouse and family. It demands a significant investment of resources—both monetary and time. At Acton, we often emphasize the importance of starting with the end in mind. Understanding the ultimate goal makes the entire process more bearable for…
Read MoreActon in Action: Sprinting with Apex Fun Run
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 While enrolled at Acton, our students are run through the trenches, stepping into the shoes of real entrepreneurs as they dissect, decide, and debate hundreds of real-life business cases. But no matter how many great lessons you can take from a good case discussion, it’s always most exciting to check in with…
Read MoreDescubre el éxito con Acton MBA: Una conversación con Hugo Díaz
En una reciente entrevista en Facebook, Hugo Díaz, graduado y director de Acton MBA en Guatemala, compartió valiosas perspectivas sobre lo que convierte a este programa en un aula de éxito para emprendedores. Como cualquiera de ustedes, emprendedor de entre veinticinco y cuarenta años, me emocionó escuchar que los valores y la filosofía de Acton…
Read MoreAlumni Voices: from Engineering to Acton
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 “I decided to get an MBA specifically to learn how to be an entrepreneur and run my own business.” Over the last decade, Acton has proven to hold a strong appeal to engineers who are looking to expand their business skills, understand markets, and launch their own enterprises. They come from…
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