Kristian Olsen ’27
MBA
Student Ambassador
Program
MBA
Hometown
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania / Copenhagen, Denmark
Citizenship
United States (Primary); Denmark
Undergraduate Institution and Major
Copenhagen Business School: International Business and Politics
Pre-MBA Industry
ZS Associates: Associate Consultant
Internship Organization
CapShift: Impact Investing Fellow
Clubs and Affiliations
SOM United, Captain; Impact Investing Club, President; PE/VC Club, Growth Equity Leader
What is your advice for a prospective SOMer?
Be your authentic self throughout your entire MBA journey! This starts with finding the school that fits YOU, and continues with how you spend your time on campus (there will be more opportunities than you could ever have time for), what career you decide to pursue, and who you engage with.
Contact Information
kristian.olsen@yale.edu (he/him)
Personal Interests...
I'm passionate about impact investing, both through my hands-on involvement with Meng and my summer internship, and through constantly following the startups pushing the boundaries of what business can do for the world. Outside of that, I'm a committed athlete: I completed my first Ironman last fall and recently won the MBA World Cup in Austin with the SOM soccer team. Food is another hobby, I love cooking, eating, and exploring cuisines, something that came alive during my IE to South Korea where I got to immerse myself in the food and culture firsthand. Finally, I love to travel and explore cultures, I have lived in 6 different countries throughout my life, and have been privileged to travel the world for leisure, work, and with my family.
