Karina G.

Karina G.

Founder, Ex-Mckinsey, Ex-Microsoft PM, Yale MBA

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Studied at Owen Graduate School of Management (Vanderbilt)

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Works at McKinsey & Company

Available today at 3:00 PM UTC

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Karina's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $69/hr

Get help with Skill Building, Case Interview Prep, and .

Karina’s Management Consulting Qualifications

Experience level: Consultant

20+ people coached for Management Consulting

I know what it feels like to struggle with consulting interviews—because I’ve been there. When I first started casing, I felt anxious and stuck. I froze, convinced there was some hidden formula I just couldn’t unlock. Everything changed when I realized consulting interviews aren’t about memorizing frameworks—they’re about how you approach problems. Once I focused on genuinely solving the case, my confidence grew, my performance improved, and interviews became something I looked forward to instead of feared. I’ve walked the full consulting path—from earning admission to Yale’s 2+2 MBA program, to landing an offer at McKinsey, to coaching peers through the same process. Along the way, I’ve also worked in tech product management at Microsoft and founded my own startup, which means I can not only coach you through consulting interviews but also help you compare paths across industries. As your coach, I’ll meet you where you are—whether you’re just starting with frameworks, refining your math, or seeking partner-level feedback. I bring both empathy and experience: I know the stress and self-doubt of casing, and I know how to help you unlock the mindset shift that builds real confidence. My goal is to help you not just “crack the case,” but walk into every interview with clarity and self-belief.

Karina can help with:

Skill Building

Case Interview Prep

Cover Letters

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

Frameworks

Behavioral Interview Prep

Case Math

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About Karina

I worked as a Product Manager at Microsoft for four years and am now pursuing my MBA at Yale, where I recently interned at McKinsey. Alongside my career and studies, I founded a premium women’s denim company, overseeing everything from fabric sourcing and product design to brand identity and go-to-market strategy. Having navigated recruiting across tech, consulting, and MBA programs, I know how tough the process can feel—and how much of a difference the right preparation and mindset can make. I’m passionate about helping others land the interviews and opportunities they’re aiming for, and I’m happy to chat about recruiting for consulting, product management, tech, or MBA admissions.

Why do I coach?

Coaching matters deeply to me because I know what it feels like to struggle and feel stuck. When I first started casing, I had a ton of anxiety—I would freeze, convinced there was some hidden “key” to cracking the case that I just couldn’t unlock. No matter how much I practiced, I felt like I was chasing what interviewers wanted to hear instead of truly engaging with the problem. Then I had an epiphany. I realized that casing wasn’t about memorizing the “right” answer—it was about shifting my mindset. The moment I stopped trying to force myself into someone else’s framework and instead focused on what I genuinely wanted to understand and how I would actually solve the problem, everything clicked. My confidence grew, my performance improved, and casing stopped being something I feared and became something I enjoyed. That transformation is why I’m passionate about coaching. I know firsthand how discouraging it feels to think you’re not “getting it,” and I also know how powerful it is to unlock the right perspective. I want to help others make that same shift—so they don’t just get better at casing, but also discover a way of thinking that builds confidence far beyond the interview room.

Work Experience

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Summer Associate

McKinsey & Company

June 2025 - Present

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Product Manager 2

Microsoft

August 2021 - May 2025

Microsoft Teams for iOS and Android

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Computer Science Instructor

Juni Learning

May 2020 - August 2020

- Taught middle school students computer science fundamentals using Python

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Summer Investment Banking Analyst

J.P. Morgan

June 2019 - August 2019

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Brand Protection Manager

Nissan

May 2018 - August 2018

Karina was also given offers to work at

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    Goldman Sachs

  • Accenture Logo

    Accenture

  • Mastercard Logo

    Mastercard

  • Capital One Logo

    Capital One

Education

Owen Graduate School of Management (Vanderbilt) Logo

Owen Graduate School of Management (Vanderbilt)

Major in Engineering, Minor in History, Dean’s List

Activities and societies: Design as an Immersive Vanderbilt Experience - DIVE (Student Lead), Design for America (President), Theta Tau Co-ed Professional Engineering Fraternity (Vice President), Chi Omega Sorority (Diversity and Inclusion Committee), Greek Inclusivity Alliance, Postponed 2020 Graduation Celebration Committee

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Yale School of Management

Master of Business Administration - MBA

2026

Silver Scholars Recipient: 1 of 17 students selected to matriculate into Yale’s MBA program directly from college. Acceptance is based on leadership potential and outstanding academic performance.

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