My MBA Experience | Ankur Warikoo | Should you go for an MBA? | Planning your career

#warikoo #isb #mba
From the point of making it to ISB to getting the award top 1% of students get, the one year of MBA changed me completely. Completely.
How did the MBA change me?
Why did I pick only ISB?
How was I able to finance it?
00:00 Introduction
01:00 My background
04:24 ISB Application process
07:00 5 things I did at ISB that changed my life
13:42 How did I manage my finances
15:32 Summary
All these questions, along with a ton of other things that I did which no one did, made the experience to cherish for life. I’m sharing all of it with you here.
If you have any questions, please ask in the comments section below.
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Ankur Warikoo is an entrepreneur, an angel investor, a mentor and an active public speaker.
For the past 4 years, Warikoo has been actively sharing content on KZbin, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter amassing a following of 1.8Mn+ people.
He posts 3 Hindi and English videos every week on his KZbin channel, where he talks about entrepreneurship, how to grow in life, personal finance and failure.
Warikoo started his entrepreneurial journey in 2008. His most recent startup is nearbuy.com where he was the founder and CEO from 2015 until 2019.
Prior to that, Ankur started Groupon’s India business in 2011 and acted as the Country CEO from 2011-15, and Head of Groupon APAC from 2013-15.
An alumnus of the Indian School of Business, Ankur is an active Angel investor and mentor to several startups.
Ankur has been part of Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40 List for India, LinkedIn India’s PowerProfiles List, LinkedIn India’s Spotlight List and India’s Top Executives under 40 list.
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[@LabourLawAdvisor]

You have a great story, this is the reason I would have gone to a good B school but I didn't know it back when I was prepping for CAT. My coaching teachers made me memorize the answer to the question, "why MBA?", an answer that wasn't mine. That day I decided to drop out until someday when I would have a good enough reason to pursue this. I feel a lot of youngsters today are like my past self, singing up for MBA for all the wrong reasons. If I ever decide to pursue it again (I really don't know if I will), it will be because I want to spend time with people from diverse backgrounds, people who are better than me in a lot of ways and grow alongside them. It's really amazing that you knew your reasons right from the beginning. 😀

[@arpit.sharma]

Hey, I'm preparing for CAT with almost same reason in mind

[@SachinSharma-pl3gj]

Let me copy this "Why MBA?" Answer

[@Bond007Himanshu]

Really great answer

[@everydaynotes]

❤

[@InsideIIMKonversations]

What a great video, Ankur! Honest and straightforward insights like these are much needed.

[@harks70003]

for 10th standard in iim is best of 5 counted or all 6 subjects are counted

[@khageshfirke392]

"Confused people go for a MBA"!🔥😂 felt so relatable

[@dushkriti32]

Ankur fills me with such positivity, I can’t explain it but it’s there.

[@beyourself3322]

When you started deserve something, you stop learning, you stop growing... Best lines... Deep...

[@meghnabiswas9740]

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[@shubhankarrr9097]

Mr A to W , how did you read my mind every time man 🥺. Kaise pata chalta he aapko ki ye video ab post karni chahiye . Thanks man ❤️

[@millionaireanalysis7849]

Because somehow you are connecting your thinking to the video.

[@study_with_kiran]

​@@millionaireanalysis7849really bro i also felt that

[@InsiderGyaan]

You may have gone to ISB when it was new but kids today kind of associate the school with you. I do a lot of mentor ship sessions helping people figure out their mba school, journey etc. And ISB is mostly - oh the school Ankur Warikoo went to :) Also I still remember having a short chat with you when I was applying to ISB in 2014 and u were kind enough to share your wisdom with an absolute stranger like me :) Thanks for all that you do!

[@jeena2603]

Hey would you recommend people gettjng an executive MBA during this time of pandemic? Considering this is not a small investment what would you suggest

[@kazziko4378]

I was learning my language lesson and just jumped here. Things you mentioned was relatable. Having conversation with different people gives you lot of insight.🎈

[@rohanvarshney998]

So now i have your 40 y/o experience while being 19 :)

[@Kevalsondarva]

Yup 🤝 sem here

[@warikoo]

Haha

[@dncmi1436]

Same

[@user-uk9sf3mp8m]

@@warikoo sir what about the fake account someone is running on your name?

[@garimagupta6167]

@@warikoo hi sir loved the video, but there is a fake channel with your name, although ya your channel name has a tick so it's fine but the fake channel should be banned

[@bryanjeof3300]

This one line from the video struck me. The minute we think we deserve something we stop learning. That's dangerously true. I needed to hear that. Thank you sir

[@AbhishekYadav-dk9rg]

I like the quote " if we are spending time people like us ,we are not learning something new .We are just becoming a bigger version of who we are , not a better version of who we are " 💯❤️

[@soundaryalohiya908]

First of all thank you so much sir for sharing such a lovely experience and it is actually going to help me further in my MBA life. Hopefully 😅🤞🏽

[@namandeepsingh3452]

Couldn't have found better thing in the Internet today. Thankyou for sharing your experience, Ankur ✨

[@warikoo]

So nice of you

[@rb-ct4ri]

@@warikoo Sir in your opinion which is the best job profile MBA Passouts should aim for considering both pay and work life balance? 🙏🙏 Can you please reply sir 🙏🙏

[@aarishraina1677]

"confused people do mba " , i am living that right now :)

[@sidsaini6211]

The "5 things I did at ISB" bit is absolute gold! Valid for every walk of life

[@bholsandeep566]

Being an MBA I can relate to the points you covered, but probably the best video from your side...it is a motivating one and filled with positivity...

[@vaishnavipriyadarshini7421]

I don't know but being a confused soul listing to your experience actually makes me happy

[@rohankulkarni9907]

Me as a 26 year old confused guy who did engineering because I was good in science and technology but was not enjoying it after doing it made me realise something was off and I didn't know what I love to do what makes me happy untill one fine day I decided to get into a B school and get into marketing or Business Analytics and the very same day I see your video in recommendation, wow!

[@ameydivekar7531]

Thats uncanny! even I'm in the same boat!

[@thalapathyvijaybloods6857]

So how are things now?

[@amitfromgurgaon2883]

Rohan, are you done with your MBA from ISB? If yes, then could you please share your experience with all of us?

[@manjeshkr.mishra6679]

"what you are good at and what makes you happy could be entirely two different things" this one statement is the answer to all my question that i keep asking myself...

[@apurvaagarwal2449]

Thank you so much. The way u think it's incredible. Always listening to u give me a new perspective 😊

[@sangitamangal]

Love the way you express and put things into prospective.

[@rishabhjain8055]

The five things you mentioned, gave me goosebumps ! It's like an elder brother offering some life hacks. Thank yiu so much Ankur.. Bless you.!

[@auditor_max]

You are phenomenal, Ankur. This video is an absolute gold mine. Thank you for sharing the truth, the way things should be. It was a real pleasure listening to you. I never really realized that 16 minutes can have this impact to my thought process. The mental model that you possess is quintessential for every young mind who is about to start off for making his/her life. Signing off with that splendid of yours was the best epilogue I ever sensed. Thank you!!!

[@gian9314]

Genuinely great video! Thanks Ankur, for putting this up here.

[@stutiagarwal8718]

Answers so many of my questions without even asking, thanks Ankur. More power to you and the content you share. 🍻

[@Prashant.Ingale]

WoW one of the best experience sharing video I have ever seen on any platform. Thanks for such a beautiful video Mr.Ankur Warikoo ☺️. You are really doing a great Job!

[@weikewchow1168]

You are such a genuine person! Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@harshpreetkaur8109]

Great approach sir, solved a lot of issues I had in mind. Kudos to you.

[@ramkrishnatamboli9539]

Great sir, totally great! I can realize it right now! I have completed my MBA this year! 15 Lakh ka loan and 11 LPA ka job! And this not so good when compared with others! But the experience, learning, confidence & of course the network that I got right now, is huge! I can totally relate to that! And I am even open to sharing that knowledge with anyone who wanna aspire for MBA! Please do connect to me in case of any guidance!

[@shwetasrivastava993]

Hey! Can you please share some insights? Where can I find you? Instagram? LinkedIn id?

[@rishabhdevsingh7585]

Hi can you suggest me a gd b school for mba

[@akshitarawat3583]

Hi, can you tell me why should I take MBA? You are experienced and know a lot. I'm a really introvert type of person, who hate public speaking, don't take presentation, doesn't know what they wanna do in future, not creative. I have 3 choices to take Science, Commerce and Arts. I know that I wanna take commerce because i want to be in that business field to have a overview of everything and learn the basics of business but after that what should I do? Like should I straight away go for MBA or have to give a exam or job experience. I'm really confused and I'm being true to myself.

[@SajanKumar-wp8bu]

This clears my tiny little doubt before entering into a B school. Thank you for sharing this with us💗

[@harisharekar]

This is so so inspiring... I cudnt get to this dream college but all i can say now is i m very happy after listening to you...so much positivity. Your mindset teaches us so much... Thank u and keep up the good work... Lot of love to u... 🥰

[@navigator665]

The way he approached to imagine salary after graduation is exactly how I imagine, always look for the lowest salary offered and imagine I am the one getting it and then plan the next transactions, so that's a relief that I am not the only crazy one.

[@arun2789]

Flat out one of the best from you, that I’ve heard, Ankur. The struggle, the difficulty, the confusion, the decision making, the financial implications of it, every single thing has been so beautifully highlighted. I’m mid way through my career, about to start out, on an ISB MBA program, and this video nails the topic heads on. You’re an inspiration, Ankur. Keep it going! 👏

[@shubhamshukla3871]

You and your videos are spoiling me for Life. You give me hope. Thanks, Ankur

[@daminiwagadre8740]

Yeaahhhh man you back you are hope, hope that everything will be fine.

[@jtipale]

Thank you for this. ❤️ It is a tough decision to do an MBA today as a middle class person. Your words about worst case scenario helped me.

[@Chitrak.D]

Wow. Got to learn so much from this video. Loved your wisdom and take on mba. Thanks a lot.

[@himaniagarwal3671]

Hey Warikoo, I really needed this video rn, thanks 💯

[@sajalgpt8]

so glad to hear your ISB story Ankur...your voice is so articulate and pitch-perfect

[@varunmittal5196]

This reminds of my choice of program which I never heard of in my engineering. Maters in Supply Chain Management. But after 1.5 years I have understood that I have not only learnt what my subject is but helped me evolve as a more intellectual individual, at least that's what I think of myself, and finally recently got an internship in the field I tried for a long time. Just happy that I have been able to relate with every video you make, and somewhat in a very small percentage I have kind of a same path.. Just hope I do something great as you with all your guidance and blessings. ❤️🙏🏻 Warikoo Sir, As Always OP

[@pranjulkumargupta6005]

I feel so connected with your video ...I am recent Mba graduate ...working at TCS.......your story replicates with mine one .....Thank you for your KZbin sessions...feeling more connected with warikoo

[@FearlessS21]

One of the very few people spreading positivity, genuinely

[@Explorer423]

Well said Sir. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@sanketdnikam]

@warikoo Thank you so much for great insights on your MBA journey. There is so much to learn from your experience. Keep posting more MBA and Business videos 👍

[@manojitroy4230]

Your kind words really motivated me to choose the correct decision for my MBA. I was in a dilemma for a while. Thanks a lot. :)

[@coffeewithkrupesh2113]

Really good when u described your experience in bullets. It clearly highlighted the take aways.

[@akshay6316]

I Love you Ankur sir. I felt it was me talking and sharing experience with myself. You are such a humble and best story teller person. I am already following your path. Please make more videos based on your life experiences. Thank You sir & God bless you.

[@harshavardhandeshpande5556]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Needed it. ❤❤

[@2103anuj]

Ankur - you are a very good human being i must say, thanks for sharing your experience.

[@RahulSharma-rh5fv]

I am going to do an mba next year, hopefully. And I have a much better perspective than I had earlier, Thanks to you :).

[@divakarsharma5330]

Your saying got me today my golden word : If you have a way of managing worst case scenario, you have the way to manage everything.

[@ANUPAMANAND11]

i have been following u since nearbuy was in news because of its offers and amazing idea. Always something to learn from your writeups, blogs,linkedin posts. Thank you for being so inspirational.

[@dixennaykar8380]

Wow such great turnaround case for your life & learning every day something from you . Thank you for every content you are putting.😁

[@mardaya]

I can relate to your story. I am going through the MBA, I am in a three-year program and I graduate next year. The experience has forever changed me and opened my eyes to areas I didn't even know about yet affect us in our everyday lives. I don't know what the future holds but I am excited about it.

[@sweetieganeriwal701]

Your videos are so inspirational that made me a great fan of yours..I am never missing any of ur videos these days...pls continue sharing your useful experiences which wil help us grow personally n professionally...truly thanks

[@tmsp8406]

Wow.. You are a great guy who spks all from heart no flashy jargons or corporate cosmetics.

[@reshmabeeram1088]

Ankur, I am someone who is dropping out of a PhD program in Physics to pursue my interest in data science. I follow your videos but just got to know that we have same background. Not that I have taken inspiration for quitting but thanks for the reassurance ❤️.

[@somnathkumbhakar4566]

Your mba experience made me more confident about the thing that I should go for an full time 2 year top mba program, because I m right now in 1st of year of my Undergrad. Thanks for sharing with us your mba experience.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@demon666sj]

Thank you for this AW.

[@Priya-wc4nd]

This is the bestest video i have ever seen across ...So raw and true......

[@niveditha111]

Sir, You have helped me with a fresh perspective. I was in two minds if dng an mba would be a good idea . I am now having clarity and i believe this is what i want now and that an mba is going to help me . Thank u soo much

[@riesPlohith]

TQ ❤️ for your words sir, i really planned to go abroad to study but now i will definitely go there and learn more valuable lessons that which can make my life better.

[@rishabhvashishtha7308]

Always on point 👍 @Ankur Wakrioo inspiration ❤️

[@sudiptakundu501]

Awesome. Just awesome video sir.. One of the best that i have heard in your channel.. Plz plz tell us more about your 1 st job after isb. Your learnings job role everything.. Btw i am also a mba aspirant.. Thanks in advance

[@shashank10101991]

Hey Ankur! I watch all your stuff, including the new short podcast bytes. So excited to see you talk about ISB in detail! I will be joining ISB in a couple of months (batch of 2022), so thank you for the gyaan! Noted! ♥️

[@shrishtisuryabkalwar]

Hey, how was your experience? Can you brief about the process? Especially when to give GMAT? Also rn I am working and thinking of leaving the job to study will that affect my resume ? I have 3.7 years of work ex in MNC

[@shishirjain2009]

The Point #5 that you've mentioned is something I always believe in and follow in my life. To get through the hard times.

[@bhawikmahnot4209]

@@warikoo6207 nikkal pehli fursat me 😡

[@anandbhojane8156]

You always guide me and inspire me sir

[@NikhilKhatri]

We want Ankur Warikoo podcast sharing his life journey and experiences to learn.

[@leokujur3160]

Being happy and being good at something are two different things.Well said.

[@jayntapanda]

Thank you sharing your knowledge so barely.❤️❤️

[@ritumk]

I wish I had seen this video before. My son graduates from ISB Hyd today. I do hope he too has has these wonderful experiences that you talk of. Unfortunately, due to the covid restrictions, we cannot be there with him today.

[@seles_sohal]

wow I really needed to hear this.

[@apratimchatterjee3931]

So much relatable to my MTech journey.. I feel it doesn't matter if it's MBA or MTech or anything, the basic principles & work ethics remains the same.. and what you have beautifully put in the end, people should approach it as a transformational journey than a transactional deal..

[@warikoo]

Thank you

[@arnavunhavane6750]

Thanku for the video🙏🏻there are so many things I learned. Please share us about your experience after mba.

[@sourabhsingh4681]

I'm waiting to see this KZbin channel in top KZbinrs list.

[@udaykiranjayanthi7514]

Thanks from the bottom of my heart

[@rikshitkhandelwal3919]

So true what you said at 7:07 that there's so much to learn and so much to explore in your MBA journey. I had a similar experience when I went for an MBA program at IIM Rohtak. 15:22 I agree with what you said "If you take it as a transaction, it will be just that, while if you look at it as a life experience, then that can change your life". And, the best one 13:25, "If you have a way of managing the worst case scenario, you have a way of managing everything".

[@niharikasondhi9164]

This is your best video up to date👍👍👍👍

[@satundhal6477]

Great 👍 lecture of your. Always inspiration from your words and wisdom.

[@pkale861]

@warikoo you have immense gratitude for what you done in your life. kudos

[@pkale861]

You are fake

[@achal-j6304]

I really like your videos and believe me it make your time worth watching. But this video which you made, I can’t thank you enough for this video. It co-incidentally hit me where i wanted. The topic on which you talked about is one of my dream, and i was loosing the sight of it during the journey. Thank you so much for this video. I will keep this video in my safe box for future reference. Thank You So much.

[@mansijain4639]

Got so many important lessons in just 16 mins. Great content

[@divyajain2700]

It was totally spectacular😍 you are so amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@chetanyagrover4805]

Thanks for sharing about this beautiful experience :)

[@lakshpahuja9917]

Ankur Warikoo!!!! The best thing that happened to me on KZbin.......

[@raghuvansh3587]

I was waiting for this🙂, i am also planning to go to isb just because i love the rush and 1 year MBA is gonna be a good thrilling adventure.

[@warikoo]

Best of luck!

[@darshand.baruah2176]

This was of immense help!

[@PJ-cu4cl]

You speak to my soul. Thanks.

[@anushkagaikwad1311]

Thank you! U are valuable sir

[@kandhivanamapurva6635]

Your channel makes me happy :)

[@anchorhiralsevra9137]

Sir u always motivate me so glad to found u

[@shubhamrayal201]

My Dilemma cleared in last 10 minutes. Thanks for the video. This helped me to make my decision today.

[@iAshif]

Awesome , my dream was to study in premium engineering college but never happened , but I was passionate about what I am doing now , good network is very important , best quote of this video is scale out yourself not scale up ( be better person not bigger person) . Thanks for sharing your experience with ISB, I have huge respect of my school till now.

[@jeevannaik]

@warikoo THANK YOU BOSS!!! this helped me a lot as i am travelling the same path of life i felt all my questions are answered today thanks to your experience and knowledge sir keep inspiring more all the best _/\_

[@jalajjainjalaj]

Just applied for their deferred program! Results for the stage 1 are coming next week man. I am anxious.

[@utkarshsinha5286]

Sir, you speak so well and the way you sign off is so soothing to listen to. Sir, I'm a final year engineering student and I'm unable to secure a job till now. A part of me wants to go for an MBA degree in Human Resources, but somewhere I also feel it's high time I start earning money as I don't want to be a financial liability on my parents any longer. I've always wanted to go for an MBA degree in human resources and now I feel that once I start earning money, I won't be able to study as I do now. Sir, I could relate to your video because even I feel clueless about what I should be doing right now or who I should be talking to so that I get a clear picture of my life. I will be obliged if you could guide me at this point in my life.

[@amanjain1218]

I was wondering for this..genuinely.. :) :)

[@shubhamgore2952]

"We are just getting a bigger version of who we are not the better version of who we are" this line really hit me hard sir thank u so much keep making such videos !!!

[@mugdhabasarkar4176]

Your decision making process was very interesting!

[@arpitbharti2458]

Hi Ankur, loved the video . Informative, Inspirational, Worthy to spend 16 minutes. Can you make a video on communication and clarity of mind , please?