Why JDJDMBA
John Donboli explains the name of this series: his initials, his Juris Doctor degree, and the MBA he was accepted to at the University of San Diego.
I am JD: John Donboli. I also hold a J.D., a Juris Doctor, which I earned in 1999 and which no one can take away. Next comes the MBA. Put them together and you get JDJDMBA, the name of this series.
I am not currently licensed to practice law, but the education and the way of thinking stayed with me.
I was accepted into the MBA program at the University of San Diego, with a start date of Fall 2025. Family commitments came first, so I deferred my enrollment. The MBA is still the plan.
What to expect
- What it is like to go back to school as a working professional who already has a law degree.
- What I am learning about business, finance, and early-stage companies along the way.
- The honest parts: deferring, setbacks, and getting back on track.