Chip L.
5.0
Studied at Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Works at Tonic Ventures
Available Saturday at 3:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 15 hours
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About Chip
tl;dr: I am an ex-management consultant turned entrepreneur who loves making awesome consumer goods. I am uniquely positioned to help you: 1. Get into top MBA programs (including especially Kellogg) by infusing more personality, passion, and simplicity into your storytelling, 2. Prepare for interviews and succeed at top management consulting firms, and 3. Navigate career transitions, particularly to entrepreneurship. I will be invested in your success. I've done almost any job you can think of. I was an investment banker at the top Restructuring Group in New York, a private equity investor at one of the largest middle market firms, and an operator within the portfolio of the private equity firm, all before business school. I launched a viral male romper business called Romphim, raising $400K on Kickstarter in a week, and ran it for 6 months. I led teams at Bain & Company as a management consultant and developed associate consultants into top bucket performers. I've started a venture-backed jewelry brand and my own venture capital firm. Through it all - I've not only figured out business a bit more, but I've found what truly drives me. I think this is important to anything you will do. Business school: I got my MBA from Kellogg and think getting your MBA can be really valuable generally, but it depends on timing, where you are in your career, and what you want out of it. I don't think you can quantify the "ROI" of an MBA - you'll have so many experiences and meet so many people that it will impact your life in more ways than the bottom line. Whether or not you are in the middle of applying and need help crafting your application strategy, or business school is farther off and you want to discuss if it's the right choice for you, I can help. Management consulting: After Kellogg I worked for 3.5 years at Bain, and understand what it takes to succeed at some of the most challenging (but also awesome, rewarding) institutions in the world. At Bain, we were pushed to be zero defect, use hypotheses to guide our work, and develop others around us. If you are thinking about pursuing a career in management consulting, I can help you navigate the interview process and prepare you for success at these firms. Entrepreneurship: I've also found my passion for entrepreneurship, even though it took me awhile. If you are considering a career in entrepreneurship (or start-ups) I can talk you through things like: a framework I am passionate about those I mentor and want to be invested in helping you find whatever it is you are looking for. Hit me up! Discount for all first-time sessions.
Why do I coach?
I coach because of the impact we can have as coaches and to pay it forward to those coming behind me. Through a long career, I've benefitted from a great set of mentors who have showed me how to open doors I did not know were there, and gave me sound counsel and advice on how to navigate tricky career decisions. I want to use what I've learned about the Consulting interview and MBA application processes to help those who are just starting out. The feeling I get when a client gets their dream job offer, or gets into their top choice school, is unmatched because I know their lives are changed for the better.
Work Experience
Founder and COO
DIDRIS
January 2024 - Present
Launching a unisex fine jewelry brand.
Founder and General Partner
Tonic Ventures
December 2023 - Present
Launched a seed stage, consumer-focused investment fund.
Founder and CFO
RompHim
January 2017 - Present
Launched the original men's romper brand, Romphim. Raised $400K on Kickstarter in May 2017
Entrepreneur in Residence
Guild Capital
July 2022 - November 2023
Launched a new DTC jewelry brand, backed by Guild Capital.
Founder and CEO
Podium
July 2022 - November 2023
Founded a men's jewelry brand called Podium. Check us out at podiumchicago.com
Chief Operating Officer
HOMAGE
June 2021 - July 2022
Led operations for vintage-inspired graphic apparel company.
Senior Manager
Bain & Company
January 2018 - June 2021
Consultant, Manager, and Senior Manager in the Chicago Office of Bain.
Senior Manager, FP&A
Covia Holdings
June 2013 - July 2015
Led financial, planning, and analysis for global sand mining firm. Reported to CFO. Portfolio company of American Securities.
Associate
American Securities
June 2011 - June 2013
Investment associate for middle market private equity firm. Led new investment activity and managed several portfolio companies.
Investment Banking Analyst
Rothschild & Co
June 2009 - June 2011
Top-bucket analyst in restructuring group.
Education
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
MBA, Business
2015 - 2017
Kellogg Growth Scholarship BCG MBA Fellow Focus on entrepreneurship
University of Virginia, Charlottesville
B.S., Commerce
2005 - 2009
Major in Finance and Accounting, Minor in Southern History Echols Scholar
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Overall Rating
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Knowledge
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Value
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Responsiveness
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Supportiveness
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