Full-Time MBA

“I came to Anderson to take my brand, Hit of Happiness, from a passion project to a sustainable business by the time I graduate so I can run with it full-time. The offerings for entrepreneurs at Anderson have been instrumental in helping me navigate the entrepreneurial rollercoaster, better understand myself and my business, connect with other entrepreneurs at all levels and figure out my management/leadership style. I am honored to be a Wolfen Fellow this summer where I will have access to the Anderson Venture Accelerator and mentorship as I continue to build my company. Between the Entrepreneurship Leadership Development Program, the Entrepreneurship Association, the Business Plan Development course and the support of my fellow classmates and Price Center, Anderson has provided me with all the resources I need to excel in the entrepreneurial space!”

Brian Dubow ('23')

“I came to Anderson to apply everything I learned about Data&AI throughout my career in various companies - most recently Microsoft - to the healthcare domain. Anderson resources such as Anderson Product Innovation Challenge, Entrepreneurship Venture Initiation & Business Plan Development courses, and many healthcare-related electives helped me refine the idea and get access to many valuable mentors. I am also a proud Wolfen fellow, so I plan to work on the venture during the summer and the second year at Anderson and run it full-time after graduation.”

Natalia Dranchuk ('23')

“I came to Anderson with the hope of scaling my business and have been blown away by the welcoming community and valuable resources. Fellow students are always enthusiastically offering encouragement, connections, and support. The Business Creation Option is so valuable to me as a early entrepreneur because I get a team of passionate students working directly on my company. I've also found the resources from the Venture Accelerator to be critical in my entrepreneurial journey. Through the accelerator, I've built relationships with mentors and VCs that will help take my venture to the next level. ”

Lauren Browning ('23)

“I came to Anderson knowing that I was ready to make the career change from corporate marketing into entrepreneurship. I have a small wedding & events company that I started just before beginning my MBA. Since being at Anderson, and going through the founding journey myself, I have begun working on a new endeavor to help womxn founders launch their businesses. The resources for entrepreneurs at Anderson are unparalleled; it’s the main reason that Anderson was my first choice for my MBA. From the Price Center for Entrepreneurship and the Entrepreneurs Association to elective classes, the Venture Accelerator and multiple pitch competitions; there is no shortage of opportunities. All of these resources along with the strong alumni network at Anderson have helped me to grow and scale my business ideas and learn first-hand what it takes to be an entrepreneur.”

Annie McNutt ('23)

“My business idea sparked just a couple of months before classes started. Meaning, I didn’t apply to Anderson with the intention of launching a company. As I began sharing my fledgling idea with others in the Anderson community early on, the resounding support and connection to entrepreneurial resources astounded me. Thanks to the network of incredible supporters within the community of professors, the Price Center, the Business Creation Option office, the Anderson alumni network, and the strong Los Angeles CPG community, I’ve come to realize that my business idea has legs. I plan to pursue it full-time by leveraging the vast amount of resources available on campus meant to help with thoroughly vetting the business idea. I feel extremely lucky to be at Anderson at this stage of my business.”

Julia Sweitzer ('23)

“Anderson’s programming around the entrepreneurship curriculum has been second to none. Leveraging the BCO program, Venture Accelerator, Entrepreneurship Association and Wolfen Fellowship we have been able to flesh out our value proposition and gain priceless insights from market research in a structured approach. This has been pivotal to our company’s growth trajectory. On the cusp of finishing my first year, I could not be more pleased with my decision to attend Anderson.”

Kevin White ('23)

“I always knew that I wanted to start my own business and came to Anderson with the singular focus of becoming an entrepreneur. The tools, lessons, and network from my UCLA Anderson experience have already been an invaluable part of my journey and I am only just beginning to scratch the surface.”

Stephanie Chui ('23)