By Nathaniel Luce
Muhammad Miqdad, a junior at the University of Rochester, got so much out of Vanderbilt’s Accelerator Summer Business Institute that he became an ambassador for the program this fall, sharing his experiences with students at Rochester, internationally, and anywhere else people will listen. We talked with Muhammad this week about the impact the program had on him and how it can shape students’ lives.
Key Takeaways
Professor David Owens
“Business school was the last place I expected to learn more about life”: Accelerator changed his perception of the way businesses should be judged.
Curbing creativity: Professor David Owens teaches about the limitations creative thinking can place on driving value.
Don’t be afraid to ask:Miqdad learned the power of asking for help, which has opened many doors for him.
Exposure to business: Multiple summer consulting projects built up Miqdad’s knowledge across multiple industries, separating him from the pack and opening his mind up to different career opportunities.
Personal development: Accelerator is a “thought incubator, where the startup you’re working on is yourself.”
