Dean Uata
Break into startups from a non-traditional path
Studied at Northwestern University
Works at Leland
Available Monday at 11:00 PM UTC
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Dean's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $199/hr
Get help with AI Automation, AI Fundamentals, and .
Dean also coaches for Build with AI and Career Coaching. View all.
Dean’s Startup Careers Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
Hello and welcome to my profile! If you come from a non-traditional background and want to break into the startup world, I can help :)
Dean can help with:
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
Competitive Analysis
Cover Letters
Interview Prep
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Resume Review
Dean also coaches for Build with AI and Career Coaching. View all.
Work Experience
Growth
Leland
April 2025 - Present
Leland is a platform for ambitious people to access the coaching, classes, and content they need to reach career and educational goals.
Venture Scout
Soma Capital
January 2025 - Present
Sourcing deals and spotting early talent for Soma Capital, a $1B AUM fund based in San Francisco that has invested in over 20 unicorns: Deel, Ramp, Ironclad, Rippling, etc. DM me if you're building early-stage Venture Capital
Student Intern
Deloitte
March 2024 - June 2024
Management Consulting and Non-profit Consulting
Education
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy
2022 - 2026
Activities and societies: Evans Scholar, Men's Club Rugby, The Garage