Wharton MBA for Executives

Random musings, diatribes, and possibly curious insights of former students of the Wharton MBA for Executives (San Francisco) program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

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We’re done!

April 24th, 2010 by Umer · 2 Comments

Professor Gibbons kept telling us yesterday that when we first see the final Derivatives exam, it is important that we NOT panic. We should remember to breathe and remind ourselves that the exam must have SOMETHING to do with the class material we learned over the term. Professor Gibbons certainly lived up to his reputation - […]

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school was pretty empty today…

April 23rd, 2010 by RVD · No Comments

Most of the class is pretty much done with finals. Tomorrow is our last day of classes and there is a Financial Derivatives final (I’m in that class) and a Pricing Policy class (final is take home).

Many students finished their classes this morning with their VC final. It looked like a lot of […]

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last weekend

April 21st, 2010 by RVD · No Comments

so our last weekend of classes is coming up. it’s kind of a strange time of mixed feelings. i’m very sad that i won’t be able to interact with my classmates every other week. despite the exams, projects, papers, and GCP i really did look forward to going to school every other […]

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angel investors

April 8th, 2010 by RVD · No Comments

We’ve studied a lot about VC and angel investment. We all know that you need to pick your partners wisely when you’re in business. Heck, in this day and age, many working relationships last longer than marriages.
When it comes to picking VC and angel partners, it’s not always so easy. If you’re […]

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Class 36 - Welcome!

April 1st, 2010 by RVD · 4 Comments

I’d like to welcome everyone from class 36 that have found there way over here. AFAIK, acceptance letters were sent out and students who got in know that they got in so congrats!
If you’re on the fence about whether to come to Wharton or go to another school or do something else, etc…feel free […]

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iPad frenzy starts this weekend

April 1st, 2010 by RVD · No Comments

So the iPad will be available at stores this Saturday. Not all of the iPads, just the 16gb and 64gb wifi versions. I wrote my initial thoughts about the iPad here.
Of course I’m on the list and have my 2 iPads reserved for me to pick up on Saturday morning. But I […]

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I’m DONE!

March 31st, 2010 by RVD · No Comments

Well, not really. I’m done with classes.
We have 2 class sessions left. I don’t have class next session but I have a board meeting with the non-profit group that I have been matched up with (Cystic Fibrosis Foundation) so I need to fly up anyway.
Then I have a final exam on […]

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Congrats!

March 25th, 2010 by RVD · No Comments

Congrats to our 3 winners of the school awards.
Dean Patrick Harker Leadership Award: Rob Fleming
The leadership award goes to a student who exemplifies leadership. Rob is one of the smartest people in the class and he’s always available to help explain a concept that nobody understood except for him and the Professor. I […]

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GCP is fun…

March 9th, 2010 by RVD · 4 Comments

not. I’ll write more about this AFTER i get my diploma (heh).
GCP is a lot of work and it is a rewarding experience. But it’s a lot of work. Too much work. But it’s fun….sorta.
RVD.

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Prom?

March 9th, 2010 by RVD · 3 Comments

Our graduation party (a.k.a Prom) is on 4/24 which is also our last day of class! Get your dates, get your corsages, get your tuxedos rented, buy your dresses, buy your tickets, rent your limos….
Well, not quite. That was back in High School.
Now it’s more like…ask your wife / husband to block out […]

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