IB -> PE/GE -> MBA -> Entrepreneurship?

Curious to see if anyone has followed this path as it is something that I am considering, are there any pros to following this path vs, starting entrepreneurship flat out?

Pros I've considered:

  1. Strong background in finance = more credibility when raising funding

  2. Network (BB -> MF -> HBS/GSB)

  3. "stamp of approval" - the pedigree gives more credibility and approval

  4. MBA can meet some smart people and form a well positioned/balanced team

Cons:

  1. Loss of time

  2. IB and PE are somewhat irrelevant to entrepreneurship but I do feel like you can apply most of the knowledge

3, Cost of MBA (Not really problem personally)

 

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