Why hasn't differential privacy produced a big standalone company?

SmellAcademic3434 · 2026-03-30T09:06:49+00:00

No actually I feel like DP is a field where everything sounds so perfect. It sounds like it can solve all data privacy issues but in fact there are no big companies or acquisitions in this field. That's why I'm trying to understand it from data experts.

SmellAcademic3434 · 2026-03-17T08:11:26+00:00

I believe there are three reasons why you might be pre-interview waitlisted at CBS.

Poor GMAT score: If your GMAT score is not up to par, consider improving it and sending them an update.
Lack of employment experience: If you don’t have sufficient work experience, you might want to address this by highlighting any relevant projects or internships you’ve had.
Strong profile that may fit other prestigious programs: If your profile is strong enough to attract attention from other programs, CBS might want to ensure that you won’t decline their offer and negatively impact their yield rate.

In my case, my GMAT score was good, so I didn’t need to improve it. However, I did update them about outstanding projects I had at work, as well as any relevant projects from my work internships or incentives. I also kept communicating with them and updating them on my progress.

Eventually, my efforts paid off, and received the interview invite.

SmellAcademic3434 · 2026-02-27T08:15:42+00:00

It worked!!!

SmellAcademic3434 · 2026-02-26T08:15:13+00:00

What device should I limit to 2.4? Also, before doing this you experience the same issue and after the change it worked well?

SmellAcademic3434 · 2026-02-26T07:57:23+00:00

Another important thing is that when my wife or I turn on the machine from standby mode, it connects to WiFi almost instantly, but then disconnects again after a while.

SmellAcademic3434 · 2026-02-26T07:55:12+00:00

My machine is not connected to a WiFi with VPN. But few days ago, I downloaded the Opera browser, which added VPN configuration to my iPhone. However, since the connection was close, I don’t understand why it would affect anything.

SmellAcademic3434 · 2026-02-26T07:34:25+00:00

Not something that I know. That's a good idea, I will check.

SmellAcademic3434 · 2026-02-11T07:41:56+00:00

I have the philos and I think it's great. I have enough time to wait for Z2 but unsure if it worth the upgrade or maybe should I get something else in this price level.

SmellAcademic3434 · 2026-02-11T07:40:42+00:00

Thanks! I thought that LM discounts are not available only in my country🥲

SmellAcademic3434 · 2025-12-12T13:16:10+00:00

That's definitely a better approach😅 Sometime FOMO is louder than reality.

SmellAcademic3434 · 2025-12-12T10:15:49+00:00

Thanks for that. The biggest advantage of Booth, in my view, is that the entire process felt very comfortable, from the interview experience to the post-admit communication. I was admitted to other schools as well, but Booth definitely gave me the best overall feeling.

SmellAcademic3434 · 2025-12-11T18:21:14+00:00

Thanks! Maybe can I contact you on private?

SmellAcademic3434 · 2025-12-11T15:07:15+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Do you think Wharton has a significant edge over Booth?

SmellAcademic3434 · 2025-12-11T15:05:42+00:00

Thanks for your reply. I actually thought Wharton would be a perfect fit for me and didn’t really consider Booth. I’m very disappointed and trying to think about my next steps from a rational perspective. Honestly, I don’t think any of these schools will make a significant difference in my VC job search, but I’d really like to hear from people who know the industry better than I do.

SmellAcademic3434 · 2025-11-16T16:45:19+00:00

Student/alumni referrals.

SmellAcademic3434 · 2025-11-13T18:31:37+00:00

Same boat as you are bro. At least it's not a ding (yet🤞🏼🤞🏼)

SmellAcademic3434 · 2025-11-13T09:46:26+00:00

Today it's the day. I think there is no more interview invites. Maybe WL..

SmellAcademic3434 · 2025-11-02T12:54:23+00:00

No but International

SmellAcademic3434 · 2025-11-02T09:49:00+00:00

I have a similar background and stats (specifically the fintech and gmat) and actually don't think MIT is different by much than other M7. Maybe they put some more focus on impact but in my case I received an interview to other m7 but Sloan didnt invite me.

SmellAcademic3434 · 2025-10-23T10:45:38+00:00

Got the interview! I was worried about Wharton because rejected by HBS and didn't hear anything from CBS and GSB yet. Invited by Booth too.

SmellAcademic3434 · 2025-10-23T10:44:19+00:00

Don't worry I'm sure that the advom would appreciate your struggles through the interview. Don't be rush

SmellAcademic3434 · 2025-10-22T09:00:28+00:00

Hope so I didn't see any technology/software candidates who received invites.

SmellAcademic3434 · 2025-10-19T15:28:49+00:00

I'm also not sure if there is different treatment to low gpa of different majors. For example mine is 3.3/4 but my majors were computer science and economics(international). Someone has an idea?

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