
Ananya Agarwal
5.0
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Turning bold career pivots into strategic success stories with sharp focus!
Studied at IESE Business School
Works at day 2 studios
Available tomorrow at 3:30 AM UTC
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Ananya's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $40/hr
Get help with Leadership, Cover Letters, and .
Ananya’s Career Coaching Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
I have never believed in a linear career. I began in consulting, where I learned to think in structured problems and measurable outcomes. I then moved closer to operators, building products inside startups and understanding what it takes to turn ideas into execution. Along the way, I explored public policy, studied psychology to better understand human decision making, run a startup, and spent time inside a VC evaluating founders from the other side of the table. Because I have tested different paths myself, I understand the uncertainty, ambition, and self doubt that often come with big career moves. I know what it feels like to question direction, to compare options, and to weigh risk against growth. That perspective allows me to coach with empathy and rigor. I help you clarify not just what you want to do next, but why. Together, we build a narrative and a strategy that reflects who you are, where you want to go, and how to get there with intention.
Ananya can help with:
Leadership
Cover Letters
General Exploration
Skill Building
Networking Strategy
Job Search Strategies
Interview Prep
Career Planning
Resume Review
Personal Branding
About Ananya
IESE MBA | Ex-Accenture - Management Consultant | VC and Startups
Why do I coach?
I coach because I genuinely believe the right guidance at the right moment can change someone’s trajectory. During my own MBA application journey, I often wished I had someone accessible to think through my essays, strategy, and positioning with me. The process can feel overwhelming. There is so much to reflect on, structure, and communicate clearly. Having another thoughtful, invested perspective makes a real difference. I have experienced firsthand how clarity, honest feedback, and structured thinking can unlock confidence and open doors that once felt out of reach. That is why this matters to me. Let me be that person for you. An MBA application is a lot to do and a lot to think about. It always helps to have another pair of hands and a strategic mind working alongside you. I see myself as an enabler. A bridge between where you are today and where you want to go.
Work Experience

Founding Partner
day 2 studios
July 2025 - Present
Day 2 Studios is a plug-in strategic operator team for early-stage founders. We help you build the commercial, operational, and financial foundations that create real progress. Our work focuses on three areas that matter most at this stage: • Early Product Strategy and Customer Discovery • Operational and Financial Foundations • Fundraising Preparation and Structure Business Development, Product Development and +4 skills

Investment Analyst Intern
We venture Capital
April 2025 - May 2025
Managed deal flow alongside the investment analyst, for diagnostics and health tech startups, screening opportunities, conducting preliminary analyses, and advancing selected ventures through the pipeline, while joining founder calls and reviews with investment managers Deal Sourcing and Deal Flow

Venture Development Intern
Circu Li-ion
June 2024 - August 2024
Worked with the Co-founder, Growth Manager, and Strategy Head to shape product strategy through market research and to develop pitch materials that secured pilots at industry challenges

Management Consultant
Accenture
November 2021 - May 2023
Appointed as one of the youngest Consultants at Accenture Strategy, I quickly grew into leadership roles, including serving as acting manager on a growth strategy project for a leading FMCG M&A. I led a young team across multiple stakeholder groups, guiding them through complex challenges and shaping post-merger growth plans. Beyond client delivery, I was elected President of the House of Consultants, representing the consultant cohort and spearheading community engagement and talent initiatives within the firm. Over five years, I built a niche in scaling e-commerce and digital products across industries, developing a foundation in growth strategy and execution at the intersection of technology, customers, and business impact. Go-to-Market Strategy, Product Strategy and +3 skills

Management Consulting Analyst
Accenture
June 2018 - November 2021
I joined Accenture Strategy straight after undergrad, one of the first undergraduates chosen for a post-MBA track role, which was created specifically for top talent. This meant a steep learning curve, but also the chance to quickly prove myself among a cohort of MBAs. I was handpicked for some of the firm’ international projects, including a multi-country engagement across 18 African and LATAM markets for a global oil & gas player. My focus on customer insights and data-driven analysis shaped a new B2B product strategy. Beyond projects, I drove people initiatives, including the buddy program to onboard new hires, and built a reputation for problem-solving, collaboration, and cultural adaptability across diverse client environments. Google Analytics, Product Strategy and +4 skills

Policy Fellow
Young Leaders for Active Citizenship
March 2021 - May 2021
A platform for Public Policy Consulting and Training founded by alumni of Harvard Kennedy School and Oxford University. Role included researching and identifying policy gaps, and making recommendations for a sitting MLA of the Arunachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha. The project worked on was "Border Infrastructure Development in the North East" Public Policy and Policy Analysis
Education
IESE Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Concentration in Finance and Entrepreneurship
2023 - 2025
Jesus and Mary College
Bachelor of Commerce - B.com (Hons)
2015 - 2018
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Overall Rating
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Ananya has helped Leland clients get into IESE Business School