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Ibrahim Elbouchikhi, MBA 2011: "What I believe entrepreneurship is...is to make a difference.
I was born and raised in Morocco, came out to the United States about eleven years ago.
I launched a start-up about three years ago called dignswap.com. The start-up's purpose
is to enable people to exchange their used clothes and accessories.
While at Stanford, I've been elected co-president of the Entrepreneur Club. Within that role,
I'm trying to connect better with schools "across the street." Schools like the Medical,
Engineering, Business, and Design schools. Thus enabling me to meet and connect with
like-minded entrepreneurs from a variety of places. We have regular events where we talk
about start-ups and businesses and what it is that we can do with all the resources we
have here.
I've also been exposed to many alumni who have helped me understand their experiences
and given me the background necessary for me to be successful in the future.
Entrepreneurship is about increasing the size of the pie. It's about creating more opportunities,
creating jobs, adding value to the community.
Post graduation I really see myself as an entrepreneur. I would love to be able to create
value and also be able to build something that can make a difference in people's lives.
The curriculum, the people, the experiences, the interactions that I've had here at the
GSB will help me convert my ideas into successful organizations."