The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast #225 Is an MBA Worth It for Startup Founders? with Bridget Pujals, Berkeley Haas MBA '24
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Sep 3, 2024 Bridget Pujals is the Co-founder and CEO of Saelo, a skincare company, and a recent MBA graduate from Berkeley Haas. In this discussion, she shares how her entrepreneurial plans evolved during her studies and the invaluable resources she found at Haas. Bridget emphasizes the importance of 'co-founder dating' and strategic networking within the UC Berkeley community. She also tackles the question of whether an MBA is worth it for aspiring entrepreneurs, shedding light on vital tips to maximize this experience for startup success.
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Pivoting to Skincare
- Bridget Pujals initially planned to work in the creator economy, building an MVP for a platform called Meadow.
- She pivoted to co-found Saelo, a skincare venture, after a friend approached her.
First Year Focus
- Use the first year of your MBA to test startup ideas and for co-founder dating, similar to the Lean Launchpad curriculum.
- Consider pivoting if your initial idea doesn't gain traction or if the co-founder fit isn't ideal.
Co-founder Dating
- Actively seek out potential co-founders through recommendations, networking, and platforms like Y Combinator's matching tool.
- Treat co-founder dating seriously, as your co-founder will become a crucial partner in your venture.
