Tech start up or BB BO for MBA in the future?

Hey guys,

I'll keep it short and simple:

Currently at BB BO for about six months. Cant stand it and looking for a way out. I have an offer at a tech company that is growing really fast for their Sales Operations Analyst position. Nothing fancy but definitely more analytical and interesting. Which would look better for getting an MBA in the future?

**I have a ton of former BB BO contacts that were able to make it to MBA business schools<br /> ">M7 but I just cant stand working here and would like to get out if possible!!

Thanks

10 Comments
 

The bubble will inevitably burst. I was out at CES and I can't believe some of the crap out there successfully raising funds. Its really a personal decision for the OP as far as risk aversion and long term career goals. I would choose the tech gig if they are well capitalized and have a solid product but if the primary driver is b-school then BB BO brand name is > a potentially no name start-up that is statistically destined to fail.

 
junkbondswap

The bubble will inevitably burst. I was out at CES and I can't believe some of the crap out there successfully raising funds. Its really a personal decision for the OP as far as risk aversion and long term career goals. I would choose the tech gig if they are well capitalized and have a solid product but if the primary driver is b-school then BB BO brand name is > a potentially no name start-up that is statistically destined to fail.

I accidentally gave you +1, lol

There are several reasons why startup (assuming real one with revenue/funding) is better strictly in terms of bschool application:

  1. Startup is hot
  2. BB BO has no brand name advantage. OP is competing with other people working in financial industry (probably most difficult pool)
  3. Easier to frame high impact story in startup (especially in a fast growing one with revenue relevant responsibility)
  4. OP can get another BB BO role at any time. Lateral in BB BO is very easy.
 
Best Response
youayou junkbondswap:

The bubble will inevitably burst. I was out at CES and I can't believe some of the crap out there successfully raising funds. Its really a personal decision for the OP as far as risk aversion and long term career goals. I would choose the tech gig if they are well capitalized and have a solid product but if the primary driver is b-school then BB BO brand name is > a potentially no name start-up that is statistically destined to fail.

I accidentally gave you +1, lol

There are several reasons why startup (assuming real one with revenue/funding) is better strictly in terms of bschool application:

1. Startup is hot
2. BB BO has no brand name advantage. OP is competing with other people working in financial industry (probably most difficult pool)
3. Easier to frame high impact story in startup (especially in a fast growing one with revenue relevant responsibility)
4. OP can get another BB BO role at any time. Lateral in BB BO is very easy.

Thanks! Very helpful, i was leaning more towards the start up.... So we shall see what happens. i have a couple more weeks to decide

 

Name brand is important but if you're super bored at your job you're unlikely to take on the additional responsibility that is necessary to make you stand out.

 

It sounds like you've already made up your mind that you'd like the tech company more. If its growing fast and you like it, go for it. There are jobs with much larger upsides than getting into an MBA program just to have to look for another job later down the road. You may have just found one.

 

Libero nobis nobis velit et ea. Corrupti nesciunt praesentium non. Perspiciatis voluptatem aspernatur ea laboriosam sequi. Tempora dignissimos maiores earum vel.

Vero voluptatibus quisquam soluta autem accusantium nostrum. Vel modi saepe recusandae mollitia et optio sint.

Career Advancement Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Evercore 01 99.4%
  • Moelis & Company 01 98.8%
  • JPMorgan 01 98.2%
  • Guggenheim Partners 01 97.7%
  • Morgan Stanley 07 97.1%

Overall Employee Satisfaction

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Morgan Stanley 01 98.8%
  • Evercore 01 98.2%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.6%
  • Banco Santander 01 97.1%

Professional Growth Opportunities

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Moelis & Company No 99.4%
  • Evercore No 98.8%
  • Morgan Stanley 05 98.2%
  • JPMorgan No 97.7%
  • BMO Capital Markets 12 97.1%

Total Avg Compensation

June 2026 Investment Banking

  • Vice President (14) $434
  • Associates (43) $259
  • 3rd+ Year Analyst (8) $210
  • 2nd Year Analyst (22) $179
  • Intern/Summer Associate (13) $156
  • 1st Year Analyst (75) $151
  • Intern/Summer Analyst (66) $101
notes
16 IB Interviews Notes

“... there’s no excuse to not take advantage of the resources out there available to you. Best value for your $ are the...”

Leaderboard

1
redever's picture
redever
99.2
2
BankonBanking's picture
BankonBanking
99.0
3
kanon's picture
kanon
99.0
4
Secyh62's picture
Secyh62
99.0
5
dosk17's picture
dosk17
98.9
6
GameTheory's picture
GameTheory
98.9
7
Betsy Massar's picture
Betsy Massar
98.9
8
DrApeman's picture
DrApeman
98.9
9
CompBanker's picture
CompBanker
98.9
10
Linda Abraham's picture
Linda Abraham
98.8
success
From 10 rejections to 1 dream investment banking internship

“... I believe it was the single biggest reason why I ended up with an offer...”