I had reached out to Anant, seeking guidance for MBA admissions. His advice was strategic, efficient, and focused on what actually matters. His showed a lot of depth in listening to my story, and how can we present it cohesively to the AdComs. He further helped me with some strategic inputs on engaging with the Admissions office. Highly recommended for candidates seeking MBA admissions, especially to European Universities.
Pushkar Prasun
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Anant was very friendly helpful in helping me to learn more about a role and to prepare for an interview. He was able to provide me with insights from his experience to help me understand if the role was right for me while also providing advice and information to help me prepare for the interview.
Niklas Stahle
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I spoke with Anant to get some guidance on pursuing an MBA, his advice was to the point and refreshingly frank. He addressed my concerns positively, was encouraging and left me with more clarity.
Akshita
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Anant took the time to hear me out and give me suggestions and insights based on my profile. He was patient and thoughtful throughout and gave me clear actionable. I'm extremely grateful for his approachability and the way he broke down my problem statement and nudged me towards the right direction. This was one of the most insightful and encouraging call I've had towards career development. Thanks a lot for your time.
Kalindi
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I had the pleasure of speaking with Anant regarding my MBA admissions journey, and it was an incredibly insightful session. His deep understanding of what an MBA would achieve, combined with his own experience at a top global B-school, made the conversation both practical and inspiring. He patiently answered all my questions, shared honest advice tailored to my background, and helped me gain some clarity on how to position my profile effectively. I left the session feeling more confident and focused.
Dhruv Mudaraddi
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Speaking with Anant was incredibly insightful and reassuring. He was candid and generous in sharing practical advice on navigating careers and recruitment processes, particularly in Germany. His guidance on how to position my profile and set realistic expectations gave me much-needed clarity and confidence. What stood out even more was his ability to provide a 360-degree perspective on career development, both in the early and mid-stages, which I will definitely carry forward as I progress. Grateful for the conversation!
I found the session with Anant to be extremely insightful and well-rounded. He provided a clear, high-level overview of the current job landscape and thoughtfully highlighted key factors that one should consider—such as age, financial circumstances, current job role, and personal priorities—before making such a significant decision.
What I appreciated most was his ability to assess my individual situation and offer candid, practical advice on whether this path is feasible for me. He also outlined actionable first steps to take if I choose to pursue this route. Given that Anant has recently navigated this journey himself, his perspective was both current and very relevant.
I highly recommend speaking with Anant if you're considering studying abroad and are seeking clarity amidst a sea of questions. His guidance was incredibly valuable, and I walked away with a much clearer direction.
Nidhi Alva
12th Jun, 2025
About me
Experienced finance and strategy professional, with several years of advisory experience spanning management consulting, investment banking, and corporate finance.
I am currently working as a country manager for Allianz's Australia business and also responsible for M&A activities in APAC. I have previously gained valuable experience in management consulting at Allianz Consulting, an in-house management consulting arm of Allianz Group. Prior roles include investment banking and corporate finance experience across leading banks across India and UK.
I earned an MBA from IESE Business School (Spain), a top-5 global business school. My career has allowed me to work in different countries and develop a global outlook and network.
Apart from my full-time job, I am highly passionate about start-ups and careers. I often advise start-ups and young founders on critical finance & strategy topics and mentor young professionals in their career journeys. In my free time, I take up mentorship and advisory roles at some of the leading European Accelerator Programs.
Key Skills: Management Consulting, Project Management (PMO), Strategy, Investment Banking (advisory and M&A), Venture Capital, Corporate Finance, Valuation, Financial Modelling, Capital Markets, and Business Planning.
Feel free to schedule a chat with me if there is something that I can help with.
Anant Gupta is praised for his insightful, practical advice and supportive guidance on career navigation and MBA admissions, instilling confidence in those he helps.
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