Nir S. | Leland

Nir Solomon

Studied at Columbia Business School

Works at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Available Sunday at 4:00 PM UTC

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About Nir

Hi, I'm Nir — a Senior UX Researcher at JPMorgan Chase and an incoming Columbia MBA student, and I'm passionate about helping others tell their most authentic, compelling story. Over the past decade, I've built my career at the intersection of human behavior and technology — conducting research at Meta's Oculus VR lab, Apple, and now JPMorgan Chase, where my work has driven measurable outcomes like an estimated $1M in annual savings. I've led cross-functional teams, shaped product roadmaps, and championed accessibility initiatives from the ground up. Through it all, I've learned that the best ideas don't just have merit — they need to be communicated clearly and with conviction. That's exactly what I help MBA applicants do. Getting into Columbia wasn't just about checking boxes. It was about distilling 10+ years of cross-industry experience into a clear narrative: who I am, where I'm going, and why now. I know how hard it is to make a non-linear career path feel intentional — and how rewarding it is when you finally crack the story that makes it all click. I specialize in application strategy and essay coaching, helping candidates in tech and finance sharpen their "why MBA" narrative, uncover the threads that tie their experience together, and write essays that are specific, human, and genuinely memorable. My background in UX research means I bring a natural instinct for listening deeply and asking the questions that surface your real story. I also bring a warm, collaborative style to every session — no judgment, just honest feedback and genuine investment in your success. Whether you're staring at a blank page or have a draft that isn't quite landing yet, I'll help you get there. Let's find your story together. Columbia MBA Candidate | Former Apple, Meta, JPMorgan Chase | UC Berkeley, Cognitive Science

Why do I coach?

My first lesson in coaching came from a seven-year-old boy who couldn't speak. As a behavior technician working with children with autism, my first client Leo taught me something no textbook could: the most powerful thing a guide can do isn't give answers. It's create a space safe enough for someone to find their own breakthrough. With Leo, that meant putting the clipboard down, matching his rhythm, and waiting. The breakthrough came not from a new technique — but from presence and patience. I've carried that lesson across every room I've been in since — VR labs at Meta, accessibility research with Deaf users at Gallaudet University, and executive boardrooms at JPMorgan Chase. And eventually, into my own MBA application. I had a decade of cross-industry experience and still froze when it came to putting it into words. A mentor helped me see what I couldn't see on my own: that what looked like a winding path was actually a decade-long mission, connected by a single thread. That reframe changed everything — and it's what I now help others find. The MBA application process asks you to do something genuinely hard: look at your whole life and find the story that makes it coherent. I know what it feels like to sit with that challenge. And I know how much it matters to have someone who listens carefully, asks the right questions, and helps you hear yourself more clearly. That's why I coach.