Tushar Lakhmani

Hometown: Mumbai

Home State: Maharashtra

Home Country: India

Undergraduate Institution: Mumbai University

Undergraduate Degree and Major (and minor, if applicable): Management Studies

Pre-MBA Industry: Textile and Consulting

Pre-MBA Company: Gerson Lehrman Group

Pre-MBA Title: Senior Country Leader Associate

Desired industry post-MBA: Consulting

Desired job function post-MBA: Consultant

Degree Concentrations:

• Entrepreneurship
• Marketing

Student Organization Membership:

• Consulting Association
• The Adam Smith Society
• Out & Allied
• Arts Club

What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?

I am pleasantly surprised to find that my sexual orientation, being gay, which was a source of discrimination and struggle in India, is accepted and even supported in the MBA program at Rice University by both my classmates and teachers. It makes me feel free and makes me bring my true self to school everyday.              

What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?

I enjoy learning about various business and management concepts, networking with professionals in their field, and gaining practical skills that can be applied in the workplace. I also appreciate the challenge of the program and the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally.         

What do you love most about Houston?

I love the diversity of Houston and the peaceful coexistence of people from various cultures, religions, and races in the city.

What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student – one sentence?

To get the most out of your MBA experience, maximize your opportunities by actively engaging with peers, professors, and real-world business challenges.