Nate Weiss
PMBA '24
Hometown: Highland Park
Home State: Illinois
Home Country: United States
Undergraduate Institution: Boston University
Undergraduate Degree and Major: Mechanical Engineering
Current Industry: Renewable Energy (Cleantech)
Current Company: Sage Geosystems
Current Title: Power Plant Engineering Manager
Desired industry post-MBA: Renewable Energy of Venture Capital
Desired job function post-MBA: Director of Operations
Student Organization Membership:
- Cleantech Association
- Rice Business Board Fellows
- Rice Energy Finance Summit
- Entrepreneurship Association
- Energy Association
What has been the most surprising part of your Rice MBA experience?
There is a strong sense of community between the different programs (Full Time, PMBA, MBA@Rice, EMBA).
What has been your favorite thing about your MBA experience so far?
Access and opportunities to attend exciting events: MBA treks, alumni panels, venture capital demo days.
What do you LOVE most about Houston?
Amazing food.
What is one piece of advice you would share with a prospective student?
Rice MBA will open doors for you, but ultimately it's up to you to walk through.