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Pablo Ordonez Bravo

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Bio

I’m a first-gen grad, born in Ecuador and raised in Miami. I grew watching my parents hustle to build a new life—selling beauty products, taking on odd jobs, and showing me that resilience and resourcefulness open doors. That experience shaped how I see the world: as something you can build, not just inherit. I studied public policy and economics at Pomona, where I learned to ask big questions and create practical solutions. Since then, I’ve worked across strategy, product, and growth in tech, with the long-term goal of starting my own company. I’m pursuing my MBA at Wharton to sharpen my skills and surround myself with others who want to solve hard problems and make a real impact. Entrepreneurship is more than a career to me—it’s the way I know to combine creativity, leadership, and systems thinking in service of something bigger than myself. I’m drawn to industries that affect how we live—whether in housing, sustainability, or education—and I believe the most meaningful ventures are ones rooted in human needs. Outside of work, I’m a craftsman at heart: I build guitars, garden, read widely, and love learning how things are made. I care deeply about community, family, and creating opportunities for others. I believe in kindness, sharp thinking, and doing the hard work. I’m applying for scholarships not just to fund a degree—but to invest in a life spent building, contributing, and shaping then world I want to live in.

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Master's degree program
2025 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    • Finance and Financial Management Services
    • Real Estate
    • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

Pomona College

Bachelor's degree program
2014 - 2018
  • Majors:
    • Economics
    • Public Policy Analysis

Miami Lakes Educational Center

High School
2014 - 2018
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Real Estate

    • Dream career goals:

      Research

      • Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

        Stanford Economics Review — Researcher
        2018 – 2018

      Public services

      • Public Service (Politics)

        Community Groundwork — Board Member
        2023 – Present
      • Public Service (Politics)

        Pay Our Interns — Board Member
        2022 – Present

      Future Interests

      Advocacy

      Volunteering

      Philanthropy

      Entrepreneurship

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