u/Haunting-Big-3711

“my_qualifications” - Hey everyone, I'm a second-year student at Tier 1 college ( BS in Quant Economics & Finance program) with a 8.5+ CGPA, and I'm planning to pursue an MSc Finance abroad with the goal of breaking into investment banking. My total budget after scholarships is around ₹20L including living expenses. I've been looking at Bocconi (MSc Finance), EDHEC (MSc Financial Engineering), Mannheim (MSc Finance), and RSM Erasmus as my shortlist - roughly reach, target, and safety. My main dilemmas: (1) Is Bocconi genuinely worth it for a non-Italian wanting London IB, or is the alumni network too Italy-centric? (2) Anyone who went the Mannheim route how real is Frankfurt placement for non-EU students? Would love to hear from anyone who's been through this or is in a similar situation!

Hey everyone, I’m a student working on a startup idea in the skincare space and wanted some honest validation from this community.

The idea is to build a platform that combines AI-based skin analysis with personalized skincare routines and product recommendations. A user would upload a photo, the system would detect concerns like acne, pigmentation, dryness, etc., and then generate a structured AM/PM routine along with product suggestions.

What I’m trying to do differently from existing tele-dermatology apps is:

- Focus on consistency and outcomes (tracking daily routine, progress over time)

- Provide a more structured routine rather than just one-time consultation

- Add behavioral elements like streaks, challenges, or incentives to improve adherence

- Potentially combine B2C (direct users) with B2B (clinics, skincare brands, or pharmacies)

I’m still figuring out a few things:

1. Would you trust AI-based skincare recommendations without a dermatologist?

2. What would make you actually stick to a skincare routine app?

3. Does this feel like a real problem worth solving or just a “nice to have”?

4. Any thoughts on monetization (subscription vs partnerships vs something else)?

Would really appreciate blunt feedback what works, what doesn’t, and what you’d change.

Thanks in advance!