Post by Zak Persing

I’m excited to announce the start of my MBA journey with the NYU Stern Executive MBA Program. The path here wasn’t linear—and I didn’t get here alone. I’m especially grateful to Stewart Neifert for pushing me to pursue my goals and for his guidance throughout the application process. I also want to recognize communities like Sitreps 2 Steercos and Enlisted Exfil , which help veterans avoid self-selecting out and provide strong networks to lean on. A big thank you to Jason Rodriguez, Zak Helme, Ark Lu, and John Watters for being constant sounding boards and for their support with interviews and applications. I’m already impressed by the caliber of the professors and diverse experience of my classmates. The depth of real-world insight in the room and the collaborative culture at Stern have reinforced that this is exactly where I’m meant to be at this stage of my career. Looking forward to the road ahead and the challenges to come! #NYUStern #ExecutiveMBA