An Introduction

So here we are, starting a new blog in Madrid, Spain. In this blog I will focus primarily on my shift from entrepreneur to student. I'll also post pictures of my past experiences to provide points of reference and maybe throw in a few anecdotes here and there.... but I will primarily write about what its like to go back and get an MBA. *Pic of me and VP JB in '09*

Last year, as those of you who know me may recall, was quite intense. I learned a lot about American politics and spent a good deal of time trying to improve the perception of a certain Eastern European country in the United States. I made some great friends, had some amazing experiences, succeeded in some areas and earned a few bruises along the way. In short, I learned how far the power of networking could take me.


Many of my former colleagues, business partners and clients have asked why I chose now to go back to school. Simply put, I wanted more. Its great to be able to start a company from scratch or build relationships in foreign countries. But the reality is that your ability to add value is tested each and every day with every transaction made and every relationship built. I did not want to find myself in a position in which a hearty laugh and big smile masked a dearth of knowledge. Understand me...I didn't find myself in that situation (hehe how defensive I sound!) but i did find myself wanting to ensure that I could continue to excel in what I do, not just today by 5, 10 years from now. To do that, I felt I had to expand my network outside of Eastern Europe and the United States, and consolidate my skills as a marketing professional. There are many way I could have done this. But I believed (and still believe) that an MBA would strategically place me with people who will effect change for years to come.

OK...I promise this blog will, from this point forward, focus on today and not linger entirely in the past.