Justin Hover
FTMBA '24
Hometown: Corona
Home State: California
Home Country: USA
Undergraduate Institution: UC San Diego
Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): Bioengineering
Pre-MBA Industry: Biotechnology
Pre-MBA Company: Hycor Biomedical
Pre-MBA Title: Technical Operations Specialist
Desired industry post-MBA: Biotechnology/Healthcare
Desired job function post-MBA: General Management
Degree Concentrations:
- Entrepreneurship
Student Organization Membership:
- Entrepreneurship Association
- Men as Allies
- Jones Partners & Families
- The Consortium
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
The level of resources and connections that I have made (through faculty, CDO, second years, alumni). Everyone is willing to help as much as they can.
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
Connecting with my classmates and learning from them as much as I learn in class.
What do you love most about Houston?
Diversity of food. Anytime I want something I can usually find it pretty close.
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student – one sentence?
Have honest conversations with yourself about recruiting and schooling, and don't be afraid to ask for help if needed.