MBA Watch Becomes the First Social Network for Business Graduates
Omar Yusuf — July 21, 2011 — Business
References: mbawatch & techcrunch
Thanks to the worldwide falling costs of education, there are plenty of business students walking around, and what better place for them to connect than MBA Watch, the world's first social network for MBA holders?
Over the course of five years, Stanford undergrad Eric Bahn transformed his personal blog into a GMAT preparation site which drew the attention of millions. Today, however, 'Beat the GMAT' has evolved from the suggestions of one man to those of a global community. MBA Watch not only connects prospective and current businesspeople, but amalgamates a wealth of information.
You can follow schools, analyze statistics (average required GMAT scores by school, for instance) or simply chat with like-minded people. Bahn, despite never actually attending business school, has doubled the company's value in just one year and genuinely hopes to extend the network's size and influence in the future.
Over the course of five years, Stanford undergrad Eric Bahn transformed his personal blog into a GMAT preparation site which drew the attention of millions. Today, however, 'Beat the GMAT' has evolved from the suggestions of one man to those of a global community. MBA Watch not only connects prospective and current businesspeople, but amalgamates a wealth of information.
You can follow schools, analyze statistics (average required GMAT scores by school, for instance) or simply chat with like-minded people. Bahn, despite never actually attending business school, has doubled the company's value in just one year and genuinely hopes to extend the network's size and influence in the future.
Trend Themes
1. Social Network for Business Graduates - Opportunity for creating a specialized social network platform that connects business graduates and provides valuable information and networking opportunities.
2. Education-focused Social Media - Disruption potential in the education industry by creating social media platforms and communities specifically tailored for educational purposes.
3. Online GMAT Preparation - Innovation opportunity in the online education sector by developing specialized GMAT preparation platforms with a social and community-driven approach.
Industry Implications
1. Social Networking - Disruptive innovation potential in the social networking industry by developing targeted platforms for specific professional communities like business graduates.
2. Education Technology - Opportunity for innovation in the education technology sector by creating social media platforms that enhance educational experiences and facilitate networking among students and professionals.
3. Online Education - Disruption potential in the online education industry by developing specialized platforms for GMAT preparation that offer social networking features and access to valuable resources.
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