Jonathan Chizick
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Tech Industry Executive turned Career Coach and Job Search Strategist
Studied at Michigan's Ross School of Business
Works at Texas McCombs School of Business
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Jonathan's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $225/hr
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Jonathan’s Career Coaching Qualifications
Experience level: Executive
50+ people coached for Career Coaching
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Hi, I’m Jonathan - MBA career coach at the University of Texas McCombs School of Business and former startup operator and tech leader. I’ve helped hundreds of professionals clarify their goals, sharpen their stories, and land roles they’re genuinely excited about. Let's chat to talk through a career move or explore a job search strategy.
Jonathan can help with:
AI Automation
AI Fundamentals
AI Outreach
AI-Powered Job Search
Career Planning
Cover Letters
Freelancing
General Exploration
Interview Prep
Job Search Strategies
Leadership
Networking Strategy
Personal Branding
Professional Networking
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
About Jonathan
Tech industry executive turned MBA career coach. I help ambitious professionals navigate career pivots with clarity and confidence and land roles where they thrive. With 20 years in tech, I’ve seen what it takes to grow both companies and careers from the ground up. As a founder and first business hire at multiple startups, I’ve scaled enterprise customers 10X and built Marketing and GTM teams that doubled revenue in under a year. Now, as an MBA Career Coach, I guide the next generation of business leaders through the same kinds of transitions I’ve lived - helping them craft compelling narratives, ace interviews, and seize new opportunities with confidence. I remain deeply connected to the startup ecosystem as a mentor and advisor to early-stage founders and venture funds, blending real-world insights with hands-on coaching. I write a weekly newsletter for professionals navigating career pivots, focusing on clarity, confidence, and smart next steps. Check it out here: https://jonathanchizick.substack.com/
Why do I coach?
I coach because I’ve seen how confusing and frustrating job searches can be, even for highly capable people. I help bring clarity, structure, and momentum so you can land the right role with confidence.
Work Experience
Career Consultant
Texas McCombs School of Business
July 2024 - Present
I coach MBA students to secure their dream roles through personalized career advising and strategic job search planning. As an instructor for Strategic Career Planning (BA 181), I equip students with frameworks for long-term career success. I also design and deliver specialized workshops that sharpen recruiting skills and create meaningful connections between students and industry leaders. Follow my newsletter for free tips: https://jonathanchizick.substack.com/
Co-founder & CEO
SmartPath
May 2024 - Present
Building tools to help parents research and navigate the home education journey for their children. Antler ATX6; Texas Venture Labs Accelerator Fall 2024; Finalist 2024 UM ZLI Alumni Pitch Competition
Strategic Business Development, Office of the CTO
VMware
November 2018 - January 2024
• Created VMware's first Solutions Showcase platform, fully integrating with global technology partners' pre-sales processes and delivering $160M+ first-year revenue • Strengthened VMware's enterprise market position through the development of joint-engineered solutions with strategic global OEM partners
MBA Career Advisor
The University of Texas at Austin
September 2018 - July 2024
Adjunct industry career consultant providing McCombs MBA students with advising on their career search in the technology industry & startup ecosystem.
Mentor
CAPITAL FACTORY
August 2018 - Present
Mentoring founders and startups on business models & strategy, product & customer development, and all aspects of Marketing.
Head of Marketing and Business Development
AppZen
April 2016 - June 2018
AppZen is the world's first AI solution for automating enterprise expense audit & fraud detection. • Drove 20x ARR growth as founding business hire, scaling from employee #4 to 50+ team while building marketing function from scratch • Personally sourced $1M+ deals with Amazon and Salesforce, directly contributing to $13M Series A and $35M Series B funding • Secured transformative partnerships, including SAP Concur's first-ever reseller agreement generating eight-figure first-year revenue
VP Sales & Business Development
Drippler
April 2014 - October 2015
• Built US sales operation from ground up as first business hire, driving acquisition by Asurion • Secured 45+ publisher contracts, including NY Times and Scopely, while delivering 10x growth in lead generation • Established industry presence through speaking engagements at GMIC Silicon Valley and tech podcasts Drippler was selected as one of Google’s “Must-have Apps” of 2015 and was backed by Titanium Investments, Silicon Valley's Upwest Labs and a handful of well-known Angel investors.
MBA Career Advisor
University of California, Berkeley
March 2014 - June 2016
• Adjunct industry advisor providing Haas MBA students & alumni with 1-1 and group advising on their career search in the technology & startup fields • Udemy course creator: "The Insider's Guide to Tech Resumes"
Business Development, New Ventures
Samsung Semiconductor US
June 2011 - March 2014
• Evaluated 250+ startups in 6 months, creating strategic partnerships between Samsung and high-potential innovators • Introduced 18 startups to Samsung's Open Innovation team, resulting in multiple partnerships and acquisition targets • Established relationships with premier accelerators including 500 Startups, Boost VC, and TechStars to secure early access to emerging technologies • Delivered keynote presentation to 200+ industry leaders at MemCon 2012 on "Navigating the Post-PC World"
Sr. Marketing Manager
Dell Technologies
March 2005 - June 2011
• Led global expansion of $560M Gaming PC business from 6 to 75 countries, executing Dell's largest-ever consumer marketing campaign • Directed 20+ product launches across eCommerce, retail, and direct channels, exceeding margin forecasts by 200% • Received Vice-President Award and Manager of the Quarter recognition for outstanding performance
Consumer Marketing Associate Manager
Best Buy
February 2003 - March 2005
• Executed integrated retail marketing campaigns driving 16-39% sales lifts and record market share across multiple Consumer Electronics categories • Developed consumer-friendly PC rating system adopted across all marketing and sales channels • Received "Best Buy Pillar of Excellence" for creating orientation and mentoring programs for MBA Marketing Associates
Education
Michigan's Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, Corporate Strategy
• Graduated with Highest Distinction • Awarded merit-based Kiplinger Foundation & MBA Academic Scholarships • Selected as U of M representative to MOOT CORP Global Business Plan Competition • Co-author, two published case studies on 3G telecom and Wireless LAN market dynamics • Selected as Teaching Assistant for MBA Marketing and Economics core courses
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Activities and societies: Pi Kappa Alpha • Graduated Cum Laude; Dean's List every semester • National Merit Scholar
Jonathan was also personally admitted to
Chicago Booth
UCLA Anderson School of Management
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Overall Rating
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