Our Values

Community, Culture, and Belonging for Everyone

MIT Sloan believes in the power of human potential. Knowing that good ideas and talented people come from everywhere, we strive to make our community a welcoming place where people from a diverse set of backgrounds can grow and thrive, where they can do their best work, and where everyone feels that they belong. 

Organizations must be intentional about unlocking the full potential of their members by providing growth opportunities and removing barriers to development. Personal development thrives in environments where relationships are built on mutual trust, shared values, and a sense of collective purpose. We must cultivate a community in which everyone feels they belong—and is given opportunities to grow alongside, and learn from, people whose experiences differ from their own.

Our work is centered on advancing these goals for every member of our community.

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Meet our Community

Ana Carolina Smith

Ana Carolina Smith

MBA '26

  • Undergraduate Degree and University
    Bachelor's in Computer Science from Harvard University
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Julia de Alencar

Júlia Figueredo de Alencar

MBA '26

  • Hometown
    Recife 🇧🇷
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Aria Ragas

Aria Ragas

MBA '26

  • Hometown
    Atlanta, GA 🇺🇸
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Muele Wilcox

Muele Wilcox

MBA' 25

  • Undergraduate Degree and University
    Bachelor of Science in Accounting University of Port Harcourt
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Mateus Batista Rocha MBA'25

Mateus Batista Rocha

MBA '25

  • Hometown
    Belo Horizonte, Brazil
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Leah Budson MBA'25

Leah Budson

MBA '25

  • Hometown
    Newton, MA
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Sebastian Gonzalez

Sebastián González

MBA '25

  • Undergraduate Degree and University
    B.A. in Economics from Rice University
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Paige Hartnett MBA'25

Paige Hartnett

MBA '25

  • Hometown
    Andover, MA, United States
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Ted Phan MBA'25

Ted Phan

MBA '25

  • Hometown
    Vietnam
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A Day with Mike Sanchez, MBA ’25

  • Mike Sanchez sits in an office in a hospital conversing with someone in a white lab coat.
    9:00 a.m.
    I’m starting the day with a meeting with a potential customer at Beth Israel Hospital. Meeting my customers in person is incredibly important to me, as it helps me connect with them and understand their pain points. The meeting went great! Next, we want to connect with the IT Department to discuss next steps.
  • Mike Sanchez sits across a table from a prospective MIT Sloan student. They're looking at a notebook and conversing.
    10:00 a.m.
    Next up, I head to the Martin Trust Center to meet with Sami, a prospective MBA student. I love talking to prospective students—I was in their shoes just two years ago, and I remember how valuable it was to hear from current students about what to expect.
  • Mike Sanchez speaks to a room of prospective MBA students
    11:00 a.m.
    Today is MIT AdMIT Day, which previews a typical day at MIT for prospective students. I gave a brief talk to around 100 students about my time and experience at MIT Sloan pursuing entrepreneurship. I think it’s best to be honest and transparent so prospective students are prepared for their time here. I shared the highs and the lows of entrepreneurship but also emphasized the amount of support in the Sloan community–the students, staff, and alumni–and what resources would help propel their entrepreneurship journey.
  • Mike Sanchez stands in a room of people. He is talking one-on-one with a prospective student
    11:30 a.m.
    Getting involved with prospective students through AdMIT Day is an excellent opportunity for me to promote entrepreneurship and support incoming students. Plus, I genuinely enjoy hearing their stories and building connections—I always share my contact information during AdMIT Day so students who want advice or have questions can reach out.
  • Mike Sanchez walks down the large staircase in the main MIT Sloan building
    Noon
    Next, I head to an all-hands meeting with the Otomo team to wrap up our week. We are a small team of six members, and we meet weekly to discuss progress on customers, fundraising, and strategy. These meetings are extremely valuable for all our team members to maintain alignment and continue supporting each other.
  • Mike Sanchez and another person take a video conference call. They're in a conference room and looking at a laptop.
    12:30 p.m.
    After our team meeting, we jump on a call with a potential investor and customer. Such calls allow us to continue learning about our potential partners’ needs and interests. We have found much success in working with early customers who are also interested in being investors because they truly see the value and need of our work.
  • Mike Sanchez sits across a table in a cafe from another student. They are chatting and smiling
    1:15 p.m.
    I grab a quick cup of coffee with another student, Hanxiao. We met during delta v last summer, where we both figured out how to best navigate the health care space. We continue supporting each other in our entrepreneurship journey.
  • Mike Sanchez sits at a desk in a room in the Trust Center. He is looking at a laptop and typing.
    2:00 p.m.
    My next meeting is with Max Faingezicht, MBA ‘11, a professional advisor with the Trust Center who sits on Otomo’s board. Max was our board member during the delta v program and provided immense value to us. He continues to help us develop our sales strategy and has connected us to many angel investors.
  • Mike Sanchez sits at low chairs in the MIT Sloan building with two other MBA students.
    3:00 p.m.
    Next, I met up with a team of first-year MBA students working on building out their own medical device startup—a patch to track hormone levels over time to optimize users’ nutrition and health. We chatted about their progress, and they asked me for advice on how to get to market sooner. It’s so rewarding that the things I’ve learned on my entrepreneurship journey can help others too!
  • Mike Sanchez stands on a street corner with an electric scooter.
    5:00 p.m.
    After a busy day it’s time to head home (on the west side of MIT Campus) to prepare for my co-founder dinner at 7pm. MIT is so close to everything that I can commute via scooter for almost everything—I even made it to my morning meeting across Boston that way!
  • Mike Sanchez poses for a photo. There is one person to his left, two to his right, and one on a chair in front of him. Mike Sanchez also holds a smiling toddler up to the camera.
    7:00 p.m.
    To end the day, my co-founders and I have a family dinner. We try to do this once a month to ensure it's not always about work but a way for us to bring our families closer together!