Nikola Vintrova (she/her)
- Programme: MBA
- Nationality: Slovakian
Education: Bachelors in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography, University of the Arts London, UK; graduated in 2021
Pre-MBA industry: Banking, Fintech
Pre-MBA role: Innovation Manager (Venture Builder), Raiffeisen Bank International AG
Clubs: Blockchain (Executive Committee), Private Equity and Venture Capital
About me: I completed my bachelors in Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at the University of the Arts London. During my studies, I began my career in the finance team of a small London-based startup, later joining Revolut’s finance department.
Before starting the MBA programme at LBS, I worked as a venture builder at Raiffeisen Bank International in Vienna, where I focused on developing and validating new fintech ventures. Most recently, I completed a pre-MBA internship with the venture capital fund-of-funds team at a Prague-based investment firm.
I decided to pursue the MBA programme at LBS to strengthen my technical understanding of finance and business concepts and to continue learning in a structured, rigorous environment. When choosing a programme, I prioritised academic rigour, an international environment and proximity to London’s financial ecosystem. LBS offered me just that.
Three topics I can be approached about: Fintech; career pivots; pre-MBA internships.
Email: nvintrova.mba2027@london.edu