Schedule a call with a Leland team member who can help you explore your options.
Schedule a call
4.9
Stanford MBA | Entrepreneur in Residence | How to bag the illusive EIR role
Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Works at Equal opportunity ventures
This package is built for early-stage founders who are wanting to accelerate their path to building a successful startup with help from an experienced founder. Whether you're pre-launch, post-MVP, or in the middle of raising a round, this coaching plan is designed to meet you where you are—and help you go further, faster. You’ll work 1-on-1 with an experienced founder or operator to refine your strategy, overcome blockers, and build a company with real momentum. Available in 5- or 10-hour formats, this flexible package gives you high-leverage support across your most critical areas—from fundraising and GTM to team building and founder mindset. Common coaching activities include: - Fundraising Strategy & Pitch Feedback: Craft your story, build your deck, and prep for investor conversations. - Go-to-Market Planning: Validate your ICP, test channels, and drive early traction. - Product & Roadmap Feedback: Prioritize what to build (and what not to), based on real customer feedback. - Growth Experiments & Funnels: Design scrappy experiments to drive activation, retention, and conversion. - Hiring & Team Building: Recruit and retain early team members who raise the bar. - Founder Mindset & Focus: Manage stress, avoid burnout, and stay focused on what matters most. - Investor Updates & Board Management: Learn how to communicate clearly, build trust, and stay in control of your narrative. - Pricing, Packaging, and GTM Strategy: Get feedback on your model and position it to win. Each session is personalized to your needs—whether you’re trying to close your first 10 customers, raise a $5M seed round, or navigate early team dynamics. You’ll walk away with clarity, momentum, and a real partner in your corner.
Clearer strategy across product, GTM, and fundraising
Sharper investor pitch and more compelling story
Confidence navigating uncertainty and high-stakes choices
Support system to avoid burnout and stay focused
Actionable advice tailored to your unique stage and goals
Stronger founder narrative for customers, hires, and investors
Feedback on deck, metrics, pricing, and product roadmap
Trusted founder/operator in your corner when it matters most
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Services included:
Compensation Strategy
Hiring
Fundraising
Ideation
Schedule a call with a Leland team member who can help you explore your options.
Schedule a call
Expert help with your YC application, referrals, interviews, and more.
Starting at $4653h+ of coaching
Expert coaching to help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals
Starting at $1,18020h of coaching
Craft a narrative and build a polished deck that drives fundraising success
Starting at $1,39010h+ of coaching
Get help with Fundraising and Ideation.
Kieran also coaches for MBA and Venture Capital. View all.
Joined April 2025
4.9
Stanford MBA | Entrepreneur in Residence | How to bag the illusive EIR role
Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and extensive experience as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Equal Opportunity Ventures and Blue Ridge Labs Robin Hood, I am passionate about helping aspiring entrepreneurs turn their visions into reality. My background includes building innovative solutions, such as an AI voice agent for mortgage servicing, and investing in financial inclusion across Africa, India, and the Middle East with Soros Fund Management. I bring a wealth of knowledge from my time at Credit Suisse and Soros Fund Management, where I honed my skills in strategic investment and financial analysis. Whether you're looking to refine your business model or secure funding, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and start building your entrepreneurial journey together!
5h+ of coaching