Laurie Pickard

Laurie Pickard is the author of "Don't Pay For Your MBA" and founder of NoPayMBA.com.

She developed the concept of obtaining a business education through free online courses offered by prestigious institutions.

Her blog documenting this journey gained international attention, featured in major publications like Fortune, Entrepreneur, and The Wall Street Journal.

Pickard's innovative approach to business education has led her to become an adviser for independent students worldwide seeking alternatives to traditional MBA programs.

Her work challenges conventional notions of higher education and promotes accessible, cost-effective learning opportunities in the business field.