
Pujan J.
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Chief of Staff at Arch | Startup Recruiting Expert | Kellogg MBA
Admissions Committee at Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)

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Pujan's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $69/hr
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Pujan’s Startups Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
Pujan has helped clients get into these companies:
Hello and welcome to my profile! Over the last year, while completing my MBA at Kellogg, I was recruiting for Business Operations, Chief of Staff, and Strategic Projects roles at a wide range of startups. After completing final round interviews at ~15 startups, I accepted a Chief of Staff role at Arch (a Series B FinTech). Throughout these interviews, I learned exactly what it takes to prepare a quality resume, network into an interview, and successfully navigate the recruiting process. Prior to Kellogg, during my time at Human Capital (a multi-stage venture firm), I also worked closely with recruiters to place talent at our portfolio companies. I have deep knowledge of the startup recruiting landscape and direct experience working within one. Whether you need guidance on how to approach career planning, advice on how to navigate startup recruiting, or just want to speak to someone who understands the space, I'm here to help! Let's connect and work together to achieve your goals!
Pujan can help with:
Interview Prep
Compensation Strategy
Hiring
Cover Letters
Resume
About Pujan
I am currently the Chief of Staff to the Head of Operations at Arch (a venture-backed, Series B startup building the digital admin for private investments). Prior to Arch, I spent time in both Management Consulting and Venture Capital. At Deloitte, I consulted clients on a multitude of topics ranging from M&A integration to org design to change management. In Venture, I advised companies on key growth initiatives including compensation strategy, data analytics, and broader process optimization. I hold a BS in Finance and minor in the Hoeft Technology & Management Program from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University where I concentrated in Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital. I'm happy to assist with navigating both MBA admissions processes as well as Startup recruiting!
Why do I coach?
I grew up the son of two Indian immigrants who ran a Dairy Queen in the suburbs of Chicago. The values of education and entrepreneurship were instilled in me at an early age. Throughout my life, I have strived to learn more and build something of my own in order to carve out a better life for my family, friends, and myself. Now, I want to help others reach their aspirations whether it be an MBA, a job at a startup, or anything in between.
Work Experience

Chief of Staff
Arch
September 2025 - Present
Strategy & Operations MBA Intern
Teamworks
September 2024 - December 2024
Teamworks is a provider of collaboration software for sports teams and organizations, with tools to streamline operations for athletes, coaches, and staff. As a Growth Strategy Intern, I helped identify and evaluate opportunities to drive revenue growth. I conducted research, evaluated market trends (e.g., market size), and formed recommendations for increasing penetration with existing clients and attracting new clients.

Senior Associate, Portfolio Operations
Human Capital
November 2022 - May 2024
Human Capital is a stage-agnostic venture firm with more than $1.6B in capital committed. The portfolio includes many transcendent companies like Brex, Commure, and Snowflake. As a Senior Associate on the Portfolio Operations team, I developed expertise in platform operations, compensation, and data analysis through projects with companies across stages (Series A-D) and industries (e.g., Consumer, Healthcare). This experience deepened my affinity for the startup world and formed me into a stronger operator with more diverse skills and an aptitude for learning quickly.

Consultant
Deloitte
May 2021 - October 2022
Hiring Manager
Deloitte Consulting is a global management consulting firm that provides strategy, technology, and human capital solutions to help organizations tackle complex challenges and drive transformational change. As an Analyst and Consultant, I developed expertise in M&A integration, workforce transformation, and process optimization. My experience spanned Technology, Industrials, and Healthcare, where I supported clients through M&A transactions, enterprise transformations (e.g., operating model, org design), and change management. Along the way, I built core consulting skills like data analysis, executive communication, and project management. In addition, from 2021 to 2022, I was on secondment with the Deloitte’s US Innovation group, where I led initiatives at the intersection of technology and the future of work (e.g., return-to-office).

Analyst
Deloitte
August 2019 - April 2021
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Education
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2024 - 2025
Admissions Committee Experience
Activities and societies: Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club, 1Y Admissions Liaison, Kellogg Comedy Club, Resident at The Garage Venture Capital Investment Competition - 1st Place at Kellogg, 1st Place at Northeast Regionals One year accelerated program
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance | Minor in the Hoeft Technology & Management Program
2015 - 2019
Admissions Committee Experience
Activities and societies: Phi Chi Theta Professional Business Fraternity, Business Honors Board, Illinois Enactus, College of Business Student Ambassadors, Hoeft Technology & Management Program Dean’s Scroll, Business Honors Program, James Scholar, Dean's List
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