Harvard Grad Nilesh Gonsalves on MBAs, Overworking and the Silicon Valley Life

Ep 2. The epitome of schooling success is going to Harvard. Why? What does it get you? Does an MBA hold all the answers to career pivots and success? In this case, it was the beginning of a life in Silicon Valley.

Host Greg Martin talks with Harvard Grad Nilesh Gonsalves about his decision to leave Canada, the country he loves, and find out what to make of his life. Both Greg and Nilesh worked in the field of finance in Toronto doing investment banking early in their careers. Since, they've each taken different paths. 

The two talk about the long hours they spent in Bay Street offices and though Nilesh knew he didn't want a long term career in Toronto, he talks about how he used the Harvard MBA program to help him decide on his next career move. 

It's hard work getting into Harvard, the grades, the work experience, reference letters and you have to write one hell of an essay. The two discuss how to get in to Harvard, what's special about the entrance essay and all the things you can get out of business school. In this interview he discusses his happiness with his current job in Silicon Valley working at a new startup company.