
Angela Chen
5.0
(52)
Implement AI That Actually Works | Stanford + Deloitte AI Strategy Leader
21,758 min coached
243 followers
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Studied at Stanford University
Works at Stanford University
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Angela's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $315/hr
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Angela also coaches for MBA, Master’s Programs, Startup Founders, and Career Coaching. View all.
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Angela’s AI for Businesses Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Executive
80+ people coached for AI for Businesses
Angela has helped clients get into these companies:
I've been advising on AI strategy and policy since 2019, using it to augment my own workflows well before most organizations were paying attention — and I've been building, deploying, and advising on it across organizations of every size ever since. The through-line in all of it has been the same: the technology is rarely the hard part. Strategy, prioritization, and change management are. At Deloitte, I directed a $5M national AI workforce development initiative and advised a major federal department on AI strategy, presenting directly to C-suite government officials. That work gave me a ground-level understanding of how large, complex organizations actually adopt AI — the politics, the procurement hurdles, the gap between what's possible and what actually gets used. At Stanford's Accelerator for Learning, I worked with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google for Education and Khan Academy to advance responsible GenAI implementation, coordinating across engineering, design, and business teams to translate LLM capabilities into tools people would genuinely use. I also helped organize an annual conference convening 300+ edtech leaders evaluating AI tools in the real world. As a founder, I've lived the scrappy version too — and I want to be upfront about something that I think actually makes me more useful as a coach: I'm a non-technical founder. I built and scaled my first startup from zero to users across 80+ countries entirely with no-code tools. Now I'm building a second startup the same way. I know firsthand what's possible without a single line of code, and I'm actively going deeper — expanding my fluency in GenAI, agentic AI, no-code automation, and synthetic AI to stay at the edge of what non-technical builders can do. I'm especially helpful to: 🎯 Org leaders evaluating which AI tools to adopt and how to build real internal buy-in — not just a pilot that dies in Q2 🏗️ Non-technical founders and operators who want to build AI-native workflows without hiring a dev team 🤖 Leaders ready to explore GenAI, agentic AI, and no-code automation but not sure where their highest-leverage entry point is 🏛️ Leaders in education, government, nonprofits, and workforce development navigating responsible AI implementation with institutional stakeholders 📋 Teams that have experimented with AI tools but haven't achieved meaningful, lasting workflow change 🌍 Professionals working across large institutional ecosystems — districts, agencies, foundations — who need an AI strategy that can actually get approved and deployed
Angela can help with:
Workflow Automation
AI Readiness Assessment
AI Strategy
AI Tools & Integration
Fractional AI Strategist
AI Roadmap Development
AI Agents
AI Policy & Governance Design
AI Product Innovation
Team AI Upskilling
AI-Driven Sales
AI-Driven Marketing
Angela also coaches for MBA, Master’s Programs, Startup Founders, and Career Coaching. View all.
About Angela
🎯 I'm an Entrepreneurship Instructor at Stanford who teaches ambitious founders while coaching high-achievers into M7 MBAs, top Masters programs, and elite consulting careers. 🏆 I was admitted to two of the world's most selective programs: Stanford's Master's in International Policy (fewer than 30 students annually) and UPenn's Huntsman Dual Degree Program (50 students globally). 💼 Previously I was a recruiting lead at Deloitte, where I hired for both campus and experienced roles across consulting. I've also founded Stanford's Education Entrepreneurship Hub and serve as an angel investor backing early-stage founders. 🎓 I’ve helped hundreds of mentees gain acceptances to Harvard (HBS + HKS), Stanford (GSB + various MA and MS degrees), Wharton, Columbia (CBS + SIPA), MIT Sloan, Kellogg, Booth, and others – with scholarships!. They've also landed offers at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, and leading tech companies. 📈 I've created career products trusted by 11,000+ professionals and helped hundreds of candidates navigate the most competitive programs and roles in the world. ❤️ I was the unlikely admit who became the insider - growing up, I never imagined I'd be teaching at Stanford or helping others crack the code of elite institutions. That outsider-turned-insider perspective is exactly why my clients succeed where others don't! I specialize in supporting: – MBA – M7 MBA candidates from tech/entrepreneurship professionals who need help framing the scale of their impact, consulting/finance backgrounds who need differentiation, international applicants navigating the U.S.-specific nuances, and career changers with complex narratives requiring strategic positioning – MASTERS – Policy and education innovation (e.g. Stanford Learning Design & Technology) programs, plus other competitive graduate programs requiring compelling personal statements and clear career vision. – CONSULTING – MBB and Big 4 recruitment for both campus (MBA and undergraduate) and experienced hire candidates. As a former lead hiring manager who recruited for both pathways, I know exactly what firms look for at every level. – STARTUP & ENTREPRENEURSHIP – First-time founders seeking product-market fit (I teach entrepreneurship courses at Stanford and mentor through various accelerator programs) and fundraising-focused founders. My angel investing and founder experience gives me unique insight into what makes ventures compelling. – GENERAL CAREER COACHING – High-achieving professionals navigating career transitions, leadership development, and strategic positioning for competitive roles across industries – Final Thoughts – ⚡ My Approach: I don't do hand-holding. I do strategic clarity, honest feedback, and premium results. Clients describe working with me as the difference between hoping for the best and making success inevitable. 💰 My coaching is premium because the outcomes are premium: I work with a select group of high-achieving clients each cycle who are serious about results, not just participation. When you invest in working with me, you're accessing insider knowledge that most consultants simply don't have! 🚀 Ready to Get Started? If you're serious about securing admits to programs that will define your future, let's talk. I work exclusively with ambitious professionals who understand that the right strategy, insider knowledge, and proven execution aren't just nice-to-have, they're non-negotiable.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know what it feels like to wonder if doors like Stanford are meant for someone like me. My mentors believed in me before I believed in myself and that changed everything. Now, I get to be that person for others. The mentors who transformed my life didn't just give me strategy – they gave me permission to dream bigger and the tools to make it happen. That's exactly what I do for my clients. My approach is different: I don't just help you craft applications - I help you discover the leader you're becoming. Through our intensive work together, you'll uncover your authentic story, clarify goals that truly align with who you are, and build the unshakeable confidence that top programs, companies, and funds recognize immediately. By the time you hit submit, you won't just be prepared - you'll be transformed. You'll own your story and feel like you absolutely belong in those rooms you're reaching for. That transformation is what drives everything I do.
Work Experience

Instructor
Stanford University
2025 - Present
Innovation & Entrepreneurship First Time Founders
Angel Investor
Venture Capital
2022 - Present
Investing in the future of work through VITALIZE Angels Relationship Building, Investment Analysis and +2 skills

Director of Special Initiatives
Stanford Accelerator for Learning
2023 - 2025
Interviewer
Building an Education Entrepreneurship Hub Leading GenAI in Education Strategic Initiatives Project Management, Stakeholder Management and +4 skills

Mentor
Twenty
2022 - 2025
Coaching university students and young professionals Coaching & Mentoring

Entrepreneurship Teaching Assistant
Stanford University
2022 - 2023
Threshold Venture Fellow Graduate Teaching Assistant for 2023 Cohort Course planning & execution, leading workshops, supporting student recruitment Teaching, Experience Design and +3 skills

AI Researcher
Stanford University
2022 - 2023
Stanford's Digital Economy Lab - based in the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence - pursues a deeper understanding of the digital economy and its impact on the future of work Supporting research on the impact of emerging technologies on the future of work across America Qualitative Research and Research
Founder
instructiv
2021 - 2023
Hiring Manager
edtech startup - helping early career professionals reach their full potential - funded by Stanford grants and fellowships

Venture Fellow
Stanford University
2022 - 2022
Selected as one of 12 students to attend the program. Admission is typically reserved only for Stanford School of Engineering master’s students interested in entrepreneurial ventures. 2022 Cohort Venture Capital

Senior Consultant
Deloitte
2017 - 2021
Hiring Manager
Founded Defense Consulting program | AI x Defense Researcher Led campus recruiting Led summer internship program
Angela was also given offers to work at

McKinsey & Company

Boston Consulting Group
Education
Stanford University
Master of International Policy
2021 - 2023
Grade: 4.0 Activities and societies: Threshold Venture Fellows, Botha Chan Innovation Fellowship, Cardinal Ventures

The Wharton School (UPenn)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Economics, Marketing and Management
2013 - 2017
Grade: Magna Cum Laude Activities and societies: Penn International Impact Consulting Huntsman Dual-Degree Program in International Studies and Business Concentration in Management Research

University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor, International Studies
2013 - 2017
Huntsman Dual Degree Program
52 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
4.9
Value
4.9
Responsiveness
5.0
Supportiveness
4.9
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