If you ask most MBA students where they want to work, you'll hear the same companies. Doug Massa, who connects Haas students with tech employers, has a different list.

Most MBA candidates fixate on the usual suspects: Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with recruiting for roles at these companies, and they offer great career opportunities. However, the hiring process is very competitive, and not all candidates are successful.

According to Massa, some of the best opportunities exist at companies that students may not necessarily consider for tech or haven’t even heard of.

"There's so many great companies to consider," Massa explains. "I talk to interesting firms every week."

Here are the ones he gets excited about – and why you should, too: