To learn more about the inspiring people in his class, GT decided to start "Before the Come Up," a podcast that brings his classmates' remarkable stories and life experiences to light.
Each week the podcast features a different member of the Columbia Business School class of 2023. The podcast's goal is to foster community, empathy, and understanding as we learn about each guest's unique background and explore their passions and motivations.
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To learn more about the inspiring people in his class, GT decided to start "Before the Come Up," a podcast that brings his classmates' remarkable stories and life experiences to light.
Each week the podcast features a different member of the Columbia Business School class of 2023. The podcast's goal is to foster community, empathy, and understanding as we learn about each guest's unique background and explore their passions and motivations.
In episode 17 of Before the Come Up, we sit down with Owen O. Odigie. Owen is a 3rd year grad student at Columbia co-currently pursuing his MBA and Masters of International Affairs. At CBS, he served as the Student Body President for the 2021-2022 academic year. At the Public Policy school, he is Co-Chair of the Columbia Africa Conference for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Owen has worked at Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Nike, the startup space, and recently got into Venture Capital. His dynamic work experience is matched by his dynamic upbringing growing up in Nigeria, the UK and the United States.
He's super passionate about bringing people together, self-development and leadership, mindfulness and enjoying what life has to offer. Post graduation, Owen hopes to have a career spanning the private sector, government and the non-profit sector.
Before the Come Up
To learn more about the inspiring people in his class, GT decided to start "Before the Come Up," a podcast that brings his classmates' remarkable stories and life experiences to light.
Each week the podcast features a different member of the Columbia Business School class of 2023. The podcast's goal is to foster community, empathy, and understanding as we learn about each guest's unique background and explore their passions and motivations.