THE GMAT Club Podcast

First Gen College Student, Army to Fortune 500 CEO via MBA

Episode Summary

Join us for an insightful conversation with Angelo Adams, First generation college student and President of Zipcar, as he takes us through his remarkable journey from the U.S. Army to becoming the CEO of a leading car-sharing company in the US. In this episode, Soojin Kwon, former Dean of Michigan Ross Admissions, interviews Angelo and understands how he transitioned from military service to pursuing an MBA at Michigan Ross School of Business, the challenges he faced in business school, and how he navigated his career post-MBA. From his first role at Johnson & Johnson to leading teams at Otis and Zipcar, Angelo offers invaluable advice on leadership, career transitions, and the power of personal branding. Get actionable insights and inspiration, whether you're an aspiring MBA student, a transitioning veteran, or someone aiming for leadership roles in the corporate world.

Episode Notes

Choosing the Army: First Career Step After College

Building Leadership Confidence in the Army

From Army to MBA

Why MBA

MBA Experience: Expectations vs. Reality

Overcoming Challenges in Business School

Landing My First Job After MBA

The Brand Manager Role at Johnson & Johnson

Was MBA worth it?

Otis to Zipcar - Brand Management to General Management

The power of your LinkedIn profile

Navigating Major Career Struggles

Main hurdle in transitioning from Manager to Leadership role

My Supoerpowers

Rapid-Fire Questions with Angelo

What I’d Tell My 20-Year-Old Self

Advice to prospective MBA students