Pranav Damle
FTMBA '24
Hometown: Pune
Home State: Maharashtra
Home Country: India
Undergraduate Institution: University of Pune
Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): Banking & Finance
Pre-MBA Industry: Financial Services
Pre-MBA Company: Wealth Managers (India) Private Limited
Pre-MBA Title: Senior Key Account Manager - Institutional Business
Desired industry post-MBA: Consulting, Financial Services
Desired job function post-MBA: Finance, Strategy
Degree Concentrations:
- Finance
- Strategic Management
Student Organization Membership:
- Consulting Association
- The Adam Smith Society
- Technology Association
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
The most surprising part of my Rice MBA experience has been how quickly I was able to create a network of really talented and smart people from a wide variety of countries around the world. I had heard of the network that a business school can help you build. But actually experiencing it has been truly amazing!
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
I love how hands-on my MBA experience has been. The best part has been working in teams on routine assignments, experiential learning projects, and case competitions.
What do you love most about Houston?
Houston has the best food, weather (sometimes the weather misbehaves), and people!
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student – one sentence?
Come here with an open mind and give yourself the opportunity to explore the academic and professional avenues that the university and the Houston business ecosystem have to offer.