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.