Sami T. | MBA Coach

Sami T.

5.0

Stanford MBA & MS | Co-founder | Sustainable Business

Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business

Works at FarmRaise

Available Thursday at 11:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 1 hour

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Available Thursday at 11:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 1 hour

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Sami’s MBA Qualifications

Sami has helped clients get into these schools:

Hello and welcome to my profile! As a Stanford GSB MBA graduate with a dual degree in Environment and Resources, I bring a unique perspective to the MBA admissions process. My experience navigating the MBA admissions process - from GMAT prep through securing a full-ride - equips me with the insights to help you craft a compelling application that stands out. In my personal application journey, I navigated the waitlist process, and I was also able to secure a full-ride to my Stanford MBA program. I am excited to share insights with you about how I navigated these situations to better inform your own journey. I've been in your shoes and understand the nuances of the application journey, from strategy to execution. Whether you need guidance on essays, interviews, financial aid / scholarships, or your overall application strategy, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and make your MBA dreams a reality!

Sami can help with:

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Editing

Waitlist Strategy

School Selection

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

Sami also coaches for Entrepreneurship and Life. View all.

About Sami

Hi there, it's nice to meet you! I'm Sami - a Missouri-born, sustainability-minded entrepreneur now living in Denver, Colorado. I spent my childhood exploring the beautiful landscape of the Ozarks in southern Missouri, and I've been obsessed with helping other people connect with nature ever since. In my professional life, I've mostly worked in the sustainable agriculture sector with experiences working on farms in Missouri and Costa Rica, at public agricultural institutions, and for agribusiness companies. I love agriculture so much that I write about it for fun on my Substack (check out AgPunk!). In my free time, I share my life with my partner, Ben, and together we love uphill skiing, gravel bike riding, food, travel and urbanism. I love helping other people connect more deeply to their lives through mindful and intentional living. I truly believe that our relationships are the most important things, and I actively seek ways to build community, whether it's smiling at strangers in the elevator or staying in touch with connections through space and time. Thanks for reading!

Why do I coach?

"The effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is." It may surprise you to hear that that quote is from Jim Carrey, and it perfectly describes my orientation towards coaching. As a younger person, I encountered so many people that took time to support my growth. I would not be the person I am today without the support, coaching and mentorship of these individuals. It's incredibly important to me to recycle and multiply that care to others that I meet. I believe there is truly no higher task in life than supporting the growth of others. My favorite conversations are those in which I help others gain better self-awareness and clarity. So often we are struggling in our own minds with questions that feel heavy - about our lives, careers and relationships. I love coaching because it's such a pure and direct way to positively impact others. As a coach, my orientation is to ask questions and help you find the answers that are most aligned with your values, goals and situation. When asked, I am also happy to share my own experiences as examples to work off of and learn from, especially with regards to navigating MBA program application, selection and financial aid, or with respect to entrepreneurship. I look forward to working with you!

Work Experience

Co-founder & COO

FarmRaise

January 2020 - Present

FarmRaise delivers software for farmers to master their finances. We also partner with large institutions to deploy farmer-facing financial programs, like USDA grants and FSA programs. We’re working to scale vital farming communities that are profitable, sustainable and socially just.

MBA Summer Intern

Land O'Lakes

June 2019 - August 2019

Truterra, LLC (formerly Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN™) is a leading conservation solutions provider, advancing and connecting stewardship efforts throughout the food system with scale — from farmers to ag retailers to partners like food companies. https://www.landolakessustain.com/

Project Manager and Extension Associate

University of Missouri

January 2016 - June 2019

Focus on researching the impacts of cover crops on ecosystems and farm economics, and producing related educational/outreach materials. Organized SARE and NCAT/ATTRA’s “Our Farms, Our Future” conference which was held in April 2018.