Newsletter

Hello from Microsoft | May, 2025

Brief life update: I moved to Redmond!

In this edition, I take you through my exciting transition into Microsoft, sharing insights from my role in business development and how I’m navigating this new chapter. From my work with the ID@Xbox team to embracing the vibrant tech culture of Redmond, I share the lessons, challenges, and opportunities that come with pivoting into the private sector.

What is an MBA? | April 2025

“What is an MBA?”
“How different is an MBA from a regular Masterโ€™s Degree?”
“Why should I get an MBA?”
“Of what value will an MBA be to me, considering I already hold a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship?”
“How important is the rank of a school with reference to where you attain your MBA?”
“Is an MBA valuable for entrepreneurs?”

These are just a few questions I had for myself โ€” and by extension, admissions officers โ€” as I toured MBA programs around the U.S. in 2023.

From Mangochi to Microsoft | March 2025

Lately, I have found myself on a reflection and writing spree, and while it has been so incredibly enjoyable to finally purge in that way, it has also been quite emotionally overwhelming for me. We are transitioning (back). Welcome (back) to the Newsletter.

An Engineering Teacher | February, 2025

In 2025, I found myself working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant with the College of Engineering at the Michigan State University. What I did not anticipate is how much I would have to learn from the experience, too.