Bio


Sam Vaughn is a first-year MBA student at Stanford Graduate School of Business with a background in corporate finance, strategy, and operational leadership. Most recently, he served as Chief Financial Officer at birddogs, a fast-growing retail startup in New York, where he led financing, cost optimization, and growth initiatives. Prior to that, Sam was an Associate at Boston Consulting Group, advising clients on strategic and operational challenges across industries. He earned his bachelor's degree in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University in 2021.

Education & Certifications


  • Bachelor of Science - BS, Vanderbilt University, Major: Human & Organizational Development; Minors (2): Business, Music (2021)

Personal Interests


My main interests include classical piano, intramural football and basketball, and volunteering with kids. I am also a fan of the Chicago Bears and OKC Thunder.