Acton Answers: Why Entrepreneurial Guides?
OCTOBER 6, 2014 All entrepreneurs have varying experiences, and those experiences are a treasure trove for would-be entrepreneurs. Since an entrepreneur’s time is both special and rare, the student-guide relationship may be a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience. Part of the Acton experience is finding an entrepreneurial guide. Your guide may be a successful entrepreneur from…
Read MoreLet’s Talk Valuation
JUNE 21, 2024 Reflecting on some of the help sessions I’ve had these past few months, I came across some discussions that I would like to highlight. In the world of finance, valuation stands as a cornerstone, an intricate tapestry woven with numbers, assumptions, and narratives. It’s a concept that transcends mere calculations, encapsulating the…
Read MoreAlumni Voices: Technology Careers After Acton
OCTOBER 6, 2014 “On a more tactical level, the Acton education has taught me to periodically ask questions about the business and industry my job is in and what I am learning from it.” Technology goes hand-in-hand with entrepreneurship and business development, especially in Austin. At Acton many of our new students arrive with undergraduate…
Read MoreActon Answers: Why Study Business Cases?
OCTOBER 6, 2014 You’ll learn to fail fast, cheap, and early. You’ll learn when to bet big and when work incrementally. You’ll learn to be an entrepreneur. At the end of the day, there’s only one real way to learn entrepreneurship—by doing it. But we think there’s a shortcut you can take that may allow…
Read MoreActon in Action: Walking in the Customers’ Shoes at SchoolAdmin
OCTOBER 7, 2014 “We wanted to prove to ourselves that there was a real customer need that we could build a great business around.” If you’ve spent much time in an Acton classroom, reading Acton materials, or talking to Acton grads, then the phrase “walk in your customers’ shoes” should be a familiar…
Read MoreActon Answers: Acton in Action: Raising Money with Vital Interaction
OCTOBER 6, 2014 Acton students are accustomed to wrestling with the tough decisions. In our classroom, they step into the shoes of real-life entrepreneurs and dig deep into their customer, sales, operations, and financing issues in order to make informed, insightful business decisions. They carry these skills with them after they leave the classroom, applying…
Read MoreActon Answers: Make the Right Investment for Your Future
OCTOBER 7, 2014 As you make decisions about earning your MBA, return on investment is crucial. The right investments lead to life-changing opportunities. If it’s an investment worth making, you’ll recognize right away that it’s going to turn your dreams into reality. When it comes to earning your MBA, return on investment is key. Making…
Read MoreActon Answers: Why Running Partners?
OCTOBER 7, 2014 The running partner relationship is just one of the many things that sets Acton apart from other MBA programs. All Acton students have a running partner—a fellow classmate who stands beside you in the heat of battle. It can be tough to hold yourself accountable for your actions, especially when you’re struggling…
Read MoreActon Answers: Why the Socratic Method?
OCTOBER 7, 2014 “You’re not a consultant. You own this business. What are you going to do?” The Socratic Method is a highly effective tool used in the Acton classroom. Boring lecture halls, faces plastered to computer screens, professors rambling on, we’ve all been there. While you might learn a few facts you can…
Read MoreActon in Action: Jon Gray’s Entrepreneurial Journey With HomeAway
OCTOBER 7, 2014 “One of the key lessons of the Acton program is to begin with the end in mind… When you consider education and experience, know where you want to go and work very hard to iteratively execute against that long-term vision every day.” Opportunity to IPO and Beyond Shortly after graduating from Acton,…
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