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"I am currently working for Ultimate.ai in the customer service automation and conversational AI space. I am working with our technology and service partners to educate them about our product and execute co-marketing events for lead generation."

"I am a business student from Germany with a passion for branding, marketing and storytelling. I thoroughly explored these topics in internships and on my own throughout my time at WHU. In the future, I aim to combine creative and business topics in my work and career, an effort in which the Schneider Foundation Scholarship has provided immense value over the last years."

"After graduating from the Master in Management program in 2021, I joined BCG in Munich. Since then, I have been working with various clients across diverse industries and topics - which keeps the job exciting. My focus remains on digital and sustainability projects, which is why I will further specialize in those subject areas."

"Having undergone a second-chance education and a traineeship, I chose WHU because of its exceptional spirit and entrepreneurial mindset. In parallel to my studies, I contributed to the WHU community and beyond through various extracurricular activities - those are an especially unique chance for fellow students to develop themselves further. At the end of my studies and thanks to the financial sponsorship of the Schneider-Scholarship, I extended my skillset in the field of data analytics, ending up benchmarking my own machine learning algorithms for bankruptcy prediction. My advice for future scholars is to not only think about understanding statistical learning techniques but also about practical application, i.e., how to monetize such data as the future will bring up innovative business models in that field."

"Given my background, I immediately resonated with the goals and priorities of the Schneider Foundation. Prior to WHU, I completed an apprenticeship as an 'Industriekauffrau' and worked for two years on the factory floor and the sales department at a German 'Mittelstand' company. I appreciate that the Scholarship offers not only monetary support, but also the opportunities to expand one’s knowledge through close cooperation with the IHK-Chair of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises. However, these opportunities need to be uncovered and pursued, they will not offer themselves up. How much you can learn and improve depends on your engagement. While I probably will not start my career in a SME directly after University, I am confident that my road will lead back there in the midterm, not least thanks to the renewed interest gained through my time as a scholarship recipient."

"I am currently living in Dubai and work as an Associate at BCG. We support businesses and governments in the Middle East with their strategic challenges and transformation efforts. Piece of advice for WHU students: Leverage WHU’s international network and start your career abroad - this will help your expanding your horizon and multicultural skills."