Where can a top-ranked Kelley MBA take you? The Kelley Full-Time +Flex MBA prepares you to lead anywhere you want to go. Meet two Kelley MBA alumni—decades apart—both driven by passion and innovation. Both charted paths proving the real career impact of a Kelley MBA.
Meet Charlie Clifford, MBA’67, co-founder and director of Roam
In an era before “founder” was a buzzword, Charlie Clifford, MBA’67, co-created TUMI, a premium luggage brand that developed into a global status symbol for business travelers. Decades later, he launched Roam, the first fully customizable luggage line—this time putting design power directly in the hands of the consumer. Taking what he learned at Kelley, Charlie propelled his MBA expertise into global success. You can read Charlie’s full story here.
Introducing Blake Sorensen, MBA’18, founder of Blake’s
Fast forward 50 years, Blake Sorensen, MBA’18, brings that same spirit of Kelley innovation to your grocery store’s snack aisle. What started as a Kelley class project in 2016 became Blake’s—a venture-backed company offering allergy-friendly, non-GMO, and vegan snacks now sold in 3,000+ locations, including Kroger, Walmart, Sprouts, and on United Airlines. Based in Denver, Sorensen is redefining what it means to build a mission-driven consumer brand. Read more about Blake here.
What do they share in common? Leading strategically—and you can learn how.
Though their industries are different, Charlie and Blake share more than just a Kelley degree. They reflect a kind of long-view entrepreneurship—rooted in curiosity, responsive to real-world needs, and unafraid to define entirely new categories.
You can build a bridge from passion to profession with the Kelley Full-Time +Flex MBA
Charlie’s and Blake’s stories underscore the enduring strength of the Kelley Full-Time +Flex MBA: a program built on academic rigor, real-world application, and the ability to evolve alongside the market. For decades, Kelley has equipped leaders across sectors—from consulting and finance to social enterprise and emerging tech—consistently adapting its curriculum and culture to meet the needs of a changing world.
In an age of accelerated disruption, Kelley’s approach remains simple but powerful: equip students not just to enter the workforce, but to shape it. With the Kelley Full-Time +Flex MBA you can leverage:
- Kelley Academies’ immersive experiences and career development while earning your MBA
- The #2 MBA with the highest ROI (Insider Monkey)
- A flexible format built to match your ambition and life—including a choice of learning path after 10 months
- Unmatched career support—93% of students received jobs within 90 days after graduation
Your career goals aren’t limited by geography—or industry. With Kelley, neither is your future. Because a Kelley Full-Time +Flex MBA goes everywhere. Start your journey today—schedule a conversation with us to talk about your career goals and how the Kelley Full-Time +Flex MBA can get you where you want to go.