Challenge

Buckle up, because I’m about to hit you with a truth bomb that might just rattle your c-suite dreams. In the wild west of today’s tech world, your so called “pedigree” from elite institutions known as the “Ivory Tower” way of looking at problems won’t get you very far. Nah, today’s playbook for startup success reads like a whole new rulebook – and if you can’t keep up, you’ll find yourself warming the bench faster than you can say “seed funding.”

Just look at our girl Alicia. A 2006 MBA grad with a killer startup idea and the cojones to match, she was poised to take the tech scene by storm after taking a little mommy detour to raise her twins. But when she strapped back into the cockpit of her entrepreneurial rocket ship, she realized the landscape had done a lot more than shift in her absence – it had practically terraformed itself into another planet.

You see, while Alicia was busy juggling juice boxes and naptimes, the tech world was busy evolving at a speed that would make Elon Musk’s hyperloop look like the Oregon Trail. Suddenly, AI and cybersecurity had gone from optional upgrades to foundational must-haves, and VCs were looking at Alicia’s once cutting-edge MBA like it was a printer with no wireless capabilities. And in this game of inches, you’re either ahead of the curve, or you’re roadkill.

So there Alicia was, with a groundbreaking startup idea and the guts to make it happen, but a knowledge gap wider than the Grand Canyon standing between her and the capital she needed to turn her vision into reality. She could practically hear the “Shark Tank” judges laughing her out of the room. But if there’s one thing I know about the Alicias of the world, it’s that they’re not the type to throw in the towel when the going gets tough.

Enter the MBA Standards Board’s Certified MBA Professional™ program, aka Alicia’s secret weapon for bridging that gap and showing those VCs that she was ready to rumble.

Instead of going back to square one with a whole new degree, Alicia tapped into the power of the program’s flexibility and laser-focus on the skills that matter most in today’s tech landscape.  

She had already completed most of her business foundation curriculum so all she needed to do was to add a few courses to earn specializations in AI and cybersecurity. Her MBA advisor at the MBA Standards Board suggested she enroll in Section School for their world respected AI Academy, as they excell on educating business post graduates in AI with over 50 uniuque and new Ai courses that Alicia could choose from.   For her Cybersecurity specialization Aliacia’s MBA Standards Board advisor recommended NYU’s 4 course Cyber Security Specialization. 

And let me tell you, the results speak for themselves.

In just five short months, Alicia went from “MBA” to “MBA+™ a certification upgrade that might as well have been a pair of X-ray vision goggles for potential investors. Suddenly, she wasn’t just another startup founder with a big idea – she was a tech tour de force with the cutting-edge skills to turn that big idea into big money.

And that’s exactly what happened. By demonstrating her newfound mastery of AI and cybersecurity, Alicia was able to catalyze a whopping $1.85 million in funding from Zoom Ventures’ AI-focused arm. That’s the kind of green light most startup rookies only see in their wildest dreams, but for Alicia, it was just the beginning.

Because here’s the thing – Alicia’s story isn’t just a feel-good anecdote about one woman’s triumph over the odds. It’s a roadmap for anyone looking to make their mark in the tech world, no matter how long they’ve been out of the game. It’s proof positive that with the right skills and the right mindset, even the most daunting pivots can become a launchpad for something truly extraordinary.

In a world where disruption is the only constant, the only way to stay ahead of the curve is to commit to continuous learning and upskilling. And that’s where the MBA Standards Board excells. By offering a flexible, customizable certification program that integrates the most in-demand skills into your existing knowledge base, they’re giving professionals like Alicia the tools they need to not just survive, but thrive in the face of change.

And the best part? They’re doing it at a fraction of the cost of traditional MBA programs. While her peers were shelling out six figures for a piece of paper that might as well have been a one-way ticket to obsolescence, Alicia was able to upgrade her expertise and her earning potential with two high demand specializations. She paid $400 for her NYU Cybersecurity online courses, Section School $745, and $490 MBA Standards Board  for a total of just $1,635. Talk about a return on investment!

So if you’re out there feeling like your business background could use a little future-proofing, take a page out of Alicia’s playbook.

Don’t let the fear of change keep you stuck on the sidelines while the game keeps evolving without you. Embrace the opportunity to level up your skills, your network, and your earning potential with a tailored MBA certification that puts you in the driver’s seat of your own success.

Because in the end, the only way to outfox disruption is to become the disruptor. And with the MBA Standards Board in your corner, armed with the most in-demand skills and an unbeatable ROI, there’s no telling how far you can go.

So what are you waiting for? ENROLL TODAY and let’s show the world what you’re really made of. Your future self (and your bank account) will thank you.

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