Anurag G.
Booth MBA, Stanford undergrad | Ex-Apple | 25 Successful MBA Admits
Studied at Chicago Booth
Works at Mawson
Admissions Committee Experience
Available Friday at 9:30 PM UTC
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Anurag’s MBA Qualifications
60+ people coached for MBA
Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and over 9 years of experience at top companies like Apple, Nike, and T-Mobile, I bring a wealth of knowledge in strategy, operations, and supply chain management. I have successfully coached 62 clients, helping them navigate the competitive MBA admissions process and secure spots at top business schools. My approach is data-driven and personalized, leveraging my background in strategic planning and business development to provide actionable insights and tailored guidance. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that highlights your unique strengths and sets you apart. Reach out to get started!
Anurag can help with:
Editing
Secondary Review
Recommendations
Ding Analysis
School Selection
Application Strategy
Interviews
Essays
Resume
Waitlist Strategy
About Anurag
Hi there! My name is Anurag, and I'm excited to potentially work with you on your MBA admissions journey. A bit about my background: I grew up primarily in Mumbai, India before moving to the United States to attend Stanford University as an international student. I studied Management Science and Engineering, which gave me a strong foundation in both business and analytical problem-solving. After graduating from Stanford, I gained valuable corporate experience working in supply chain roles at Nike and Apple. Seeking to further develop my business acumen, I then moved to Chicago to pursue my MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. At Booth, I focused my studies on Finance, Entrepreneurship, and General Management. Post-MBA, I worked as a management consultant at Keystone Strategy advising technology clients on strategic issues. Currently, I am the Director of Corporate Strategy at Mawson, a publicly-traded digital infrastructure company. Over the past few years, I have discovered a passion for coaching MBA applicants. I find it extremely rewarding to get to know candidates, hear their unique stories, and help them put their best foot forward in the admissions process. To date, I have advised over 20 applicants who have secured admission to top programs including Wharton, Booth, and Haas. In my spare time, I enjoy staying active through soccer, swimming and hiking. I am also an accredited yoga teacher and maintain a regular practice.
Why do I coach?
I became an MBA admissions consultant because I'm passionate about connecting with driven individuals and helping them achieve their goals. Throughout my own journey, I've been fortunate to work with incredible coaches who helped me navigate challenges and stay true to my aspirations. When I was applying to MBA programs, I worked with a consultant who played an instrumental role in my success. Beyond refining my application, my consultant pushed me to reflect deeply on my experiences and extract meaningful insights. This period of focused introspection and collaboration truly changed the trajectory of my life. Today, I find deep fulfillment in paying it forward and serving as a trusted thought partner to MBA applicants. I love working to uncover gems of personal experience and weave them into authentic, memorable narratives. Seeing my clients gain acceptance to their dream schools is incredibly rewarding, but even more gratifying is watching them develop profound self-awareness that will serve them well beyond the application process. If my approach to coaching resonates with you, I invite you to reach out for an introductory call. I look forward to learning more about your background and exploring how I can help you bring your MBA aspirations to fruition.
Work Experience
Head of Corporate Strategy
Mawson
March 2024 - Present
Hiring Manager
Head of Enterprise Strategy, Investor Relations and Public Relations
Manager Corporate Strategy
T-Mobile
March 2023 - December 2023
Strategy Consultant
Keystone Strategy
July 2020 - December 2022
Strategy, Microsoft Office and +6 skills
Supply Chain Lead
MTailor
May 2017 - July 2018
Hiring Manager
In charge of manufacturing and logistics at a company that is trying to disrupt the clothing industry by using computer vision deployed through smartphones to determine customers’ measurements and deliver custom clothing to their doorsteps * Owned relationship between US team and factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh. * Monitored daily operations remotely through key metrics (output/lead time/margins). Managed factory budget and COGS • Managed team of 9 factory management level employees responsible for labor, merchandising, inventory, commercial licenses, freight shipping and equipment • Directed fabric purchasing and labor planning for tees, shirts, jeans, blazers and chinos. Use sales data to source high-selling fabric from suppliers • Developed inventory replenishment system and forecast demand for all products. Hired and trained inventory team to perform weekly analysis • Set up production line to manufacture custom blazers, jeans and chinos. Managed machinery and fabrics purchase. Hired management and production staff to manage on-going production NPI Management, Microsoft Office and +1 skill
Strategic Sourcing
Apple
October 2015 - May 2017
Responsible for the sourcing and price of components for iPhone, iPad cameras • Interfaced with suppliers of key camera/sensing components to negotiate long-term pricing and terms of delivery in line with Apple’s sourcing strategy. Collaborated with suppliers to ramp production lines to meet Apple’s demand for iPhones • Developed an Excel Macro that optimizes for lowest total cost of camera components across the supply base and leveraged it every quarter to drive savings in excess of $25M • Communicated with cross-functional Apple teams and suppliers in Asia to implement supply management strategy for camera components and helped avert disruptions to supply by working with engineers to qualify alternate suppliers • Conducted “line patrols” at camera manufacturer factories and identified steps to increase manufacturing efficiency of iPhone 7Plus camera modules by 9% NPI Management and Microsoft Office
Procurement Analyst
Nike
August 2014 - October 2015
Anurag was also given offers to work at
Amazon
Education
Chicago Booth
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, Strategy, Entrepreneurship and General Management, Finance, Economics
2018 - 2020
Admissions Committee Experience
Grade: 3.6/4.0 Activities and societies: Management Consulting Club, Private Equity Club, Booth Technology Club, South Asia Business Group, Booth Dance Club, Social Chair for Harper Cohort. MBA with Honors Concentrations in Finance, Strategy, Entrepreneurship and General Management. Dean's list 4 out 6 quarters. Teaching assistant for Private Equity Lab, Spring 2020.
Stanford University
Bachelor's Degree, Management Science and Engineering
2010 - 2014
Admissions Committee Experience
Grade: 3.6/4.0 Activities and societies: Leland Stanford Junior University Marching Band, Stanford Cricket Club, International Undergraduate Community