Author: Mahesh Konduru

Mahesh Konduru is currently a Principal at the Potomac Energy Fund. He is an alumnus of the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Lessons in Energy from an MIT Sloan School Grad

A little less than two years ago I made the decision to enroll at MIT Sloan for an MBA. Shortly after getting to the campus, I made the decision to look at careers in the energy sector. Despite being armed with a technical degree and spending some time in the energy sector prior to enrolling … Continue reading “Lessons in Energy from an MIT Sloan School Grad”

Are Government and Utilities the New Sexy Destinations for MBAs?

I’m sure some of you have heard a version of this quote before: “In the 1950s, 60s, and 70s, large families in the U.S. sent their fifth or sixth child to work for the government or a utility company under the assumption that the later the child was born the less intelligent he/she was.” Even … Continue reading “Are Government and Utilities the New Sexy Destinations for MBAs?”

The Summer Internship Shuffle

If you are a student enrolled in a MBA program these days, phrases like “Boy, your timing in going back to school has been perfect!” and/or “This is the best time to be a <fill in your standard business school career choices>” are serenaded quite often in your direction. Typical reactions to this would range … Continue reading “The Summer Internship Shuffle”

High-Energy Startups: A Report from the Sloan School Tech Trek

“You should visit us more often!” said one of our hosts during the MIT Sloan School of Management’s Massachusetts Tech Trek two weeks ago. The host’s enthusiasm was understandable—the company had just received news of a fresh round of funding in the midst of our visit. But such enthusiasm and energy (pun intended) was clearly … Continue reading “High-Energy Startups: A Report from the Sloan School Tech Trek”