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Savoring the MBA experience: a founder's odyssey through the Oxford chocolate factory

Echika Obijiaku embarked on the MBA journey as a founder and has found it nothing short of a transformative adventure.
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Savoring the MBA experience: a founder's odyssey through the Oxford chocolate factory
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Savoring the MBA experience: a founder’s odyssey through the Oxford chocolate factory | Saïd Business School

She shares her journey as an MBA student at Oxford, comparing it to navigating a chocolate factory full of opportunities, challenges, and learning moments. She highlights the importance of strategic time management, noting how balancing academic responsibilities with entrepreneurial ventures has shaped her perspective. The MBA curriculum, especially in areas like technology and operations, has played a significant role in refining her leadership and decision-making skills. Moreover, her interactions with diverse classmates and faculty have fostered both personal and professional growth, contributing to a holistic learning experience. She encourages others to approach the MBA journey with intentionality, ensuring it paves the way for future entrepreneurial and leadership success.

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Stanislava (Stana) Orihelova (She/Her)

Scholar Engagement, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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Echika Obijiaku

Founder, Mwanga

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Stanislava (Stana) Orihelova and Echika Obijiaku

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Go to the profile of Stanislava (Stana) Orihelova

Stanislava (Stana) Orihelova (She/Her)

Scholar Engagement, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

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Go to the profile of Echika Obijiaku

Echika Obijiaku

Founder, Mwanga

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