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Patrick Kerr Nogueira Mendes

  • FTMBA Student Ambassador

Previous Industry & Function: Strategy Consulting & Venture Capital
Intended Industry & Function: Venture Capital
Hometown: Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil
Previous Location: Sao Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Patrick Kerr Nogueira Mendes

Programs

Full-Time MBA (FTMBA)

Pronouns:
He/Him/His

What surprised you most about Marshall?
Definitely the diversity of background of my classmates.

What do you wish you'd known before attending business school?
Coming from professional backgrounds with long hours, I didn't expect I'd be so busy in business school. So I'd definitely have taken a longer break before school started and also be more mentally prepared for the avalanche that is the first semester.

What leadership positions do you hold at Marshall?
Associate VP of Venture Capital Investment Competition for Entrepreneurship & Venture Management Association
Associate VP of Career Development & Alumni Relations for Latino Management Business Association

What has been your favorite USC Marshall experience?
Getting to know people from around the globe with the most diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Furthermore, as a huge sports fan, I'm amazed by how the school is tied to sports. I also love the USC tailgates -- they are so much fun! (Marshall throws the best ones)

What is your favorite USC Marshall core class?
Contemporary Issues in Competitive Strategy

Which clubs are you involved in?
High Tech Association
Marshall Finance Association
Marshall Net Impact
Wine Club
Soccer Club

Core:
B

Why did you choose Marshall?
I chose Marshall because of the Trojan Family, outstanding location and all the experiential learning possibilities -- but mainly the USC Marshall Venture Fund and the Student Investment Fund.

Languages Spoken:
Portuguese, English

Undergraduate University:
Universidade Estadual de Campinas - UNICAMP