Santosh I. | Leland

Santosh I.

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Harvard MBA | Low GPA Success | Engineer | Craft Your Standout Application

Studied at Harvard Business School

Works at Moonshot

Available tomorrow at 5:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 48 hours

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Usually responds within 48 hours

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Santosh's Coaching Offerings

Craft Powerful MBA Essays

Craft winning MBA essays through brainstorming, drafting, and editing

Starting at $3605h+ of coaching

Comprehensive MBA Application Package — Land Your Dream Program

Expert help on your MBA essays, recommendations, resume, and more

Starting at $2,20020h+ of coaching

Nail the MBA Interview

Practice realistic mock MBA interviews with a trained expert

Starting at $2253h+ of coaching

Pay as you go

Get help with Editing, Recommendations, and .

Santosh’s MBA Qualifications

I got into Harvard Business School on my first try—despite a 3.1 GPA and a 710 GMAT—by crafting a story that went beyond the numbers. It wasn’t about checking boxes; it was about connecting the dots between my journey in robotics, healthcare, and education to present an authentic, compelling narrative. Since then, I’ve worked with applicants from technical, healthcare, and non-traditional backgrounds to do the same—helping them tap into their unique experiences, articulate their ambitions, and create standout applications that resonate with admissions committees. My clients have landed at top MBA programs, not because they had perfect stats, but because they learned how to tell stories that reflected who they truly are and what drives them. My approach is structured but flexible, honest yet supportive. I won’t just help you polish an essay—I’ll push you to think deeply about your goals, your experiences, and how an MBA fits into your broader journey. We’ll work together to connect your personal and professional narratives in a way that feels authentic, not manufactured.

Santosh can help with:

Editing

Recommendations

Interviews

Ding Analysis

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

Santosh also coaches for Business Strategy & Operations and Life. View all.

About Santosh

I'm a computer vision & robotics engineer with entrepreneurial and commercial expertise, building and working at startups and large Fortune 500 organizations. I cut my teeth building motion‑control and image‑guided algorithms for surgical robots at Johnson & Johnson MedTech and Intuitive Surgical. There, I architected real‑time video‑analytics pipelines that overlay pre‑operative scans onto live endoscopic feeds, and co‑developed AI models for critical applications like cardiac navigation and acute‑kidney‑injury prediction under FDA Breakthrough pathways. After completing my MBA at Harvard Business School—where I focused on commercializing deep‑tech innovations—I’ve split my time between entrepreneurial ventures and advisory roles. As Founder & CEO of a profitable AI training and services firm, I’ve bootstrapped six‑figure revenue and forged partnerships to embed live computer‑vision workflows into next‑generation robotic platforms. In my work with investors at Heinz Ventures LLC and prior work / clients through Starscape Consulting, I’ve helped raise over $300 million and shaped go‑to‑market strategies for AI‑driven healthcare, ensuring novel algorithms become sustainable, revenue‑generating products.

Why do I coach?

I wouldn’t be where I am today without mentors who helped me navigate the complexities of career pivots, business‑school applications, and breaking into healthcare technology. I’ve sat in the back‑office cubicle as an engineer, wondering how to earn a seat at the table; I’ve wrestled with translating cutting‑edge innovations into scalable healthcare businesses; I’ve refined my narrative to gain admission to top MBA programs. At every inflection point, mentors didn’t hand me answers—they taught me how to ask the right questions, think bigger, and pursue opportunities I once thought were out of reach. I partner with ambitious professionals across three pillars—Business Strategy & Operations, MBA Applications, and Career & Life Coaching—to turn your personal experiences and know‑how into real‑world impact. Whether you’re embedding AI into your ops cadence, crafting a standout MBA application as a non-traditional applicant or designing your dream career path to suit your financial and lifestyle needs, I leverage my personal experiences and real-world frameworks to deliver measurable ROI and personal fulfillment. If you’re at a crossroads—pivoting into healthcare tech, applying for an MBA, scaling an AI‑driven venture, or simply seeking strategic clarity—I’d love to help you avoid common pitfalls, sharpen your story, and fast‑track your path forward. Let’s connect and transform your vision into a roadmap for sustainable growth.

Work Experience

Venture Partner

Heinz Ventures LLC

2025 - Present

Partnering with visionary founders to build and scale the next generation of medtech startups.

Principal

Starscape

2024 - Present

Unlocking commercial growth and innovation in imaging, AI, and robotics: - Functional AI Prototyping - GTM and Sales Strategy - Pricing and Customer Segmentation - Economic Value Proposition - Product Roadmapping - R&D Co-Development and Licensing - Commercial Distribution Partnerships - Fundraising Messaging and Deck Review