Martin Arthur Meka Zibi II

Home Country: France

Home State: Ile-de-France

Undergraduate Institution: Dschang University

Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): Animal biology

Pre-MBA Industry: Consuting in Biotechnoly , Agricuture and Sustainablity

Pre-MBA Company: W'lead Consulting

Pre-MBA Title: Consultant and Co-Founder

Desired industry post-MBA: Consulting

Desired job function post-MBA: Consultant

Degree Concentrations: Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management

Student Organization Membership: Athletics Club, Black Business Student Association, Consulting Association, The Consortium, Entrepreneurship Association, Net Impact Operations & Supply, Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

Officer: Active Member

What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA? I expected a rigorous academic environment, but I didn’t anticipate how intense it would be and how everyone sees you differently when you are in RICE MBA Student.

What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience? Various networking events, from info sessions to career fairs.

What do you love most about Houston? The weather is great, and people are especially welcoming, which is so important for international students. Believe me, I’ve been to many places, and Houston definitely stands out positively.

What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective? To prepare in core finance and accounting and network with the company before joining the program. it is very important.