
Shane M.
5.0
Ex-McKinsey | Break Into MBB!

Studied at Harvard University

Works at U.S. Department of Commerce
Available Monday at 8:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 7 hours
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Shane’s Management Consulting Qualifications
Experience level: Consultant
10+ people coached for Management Consulting
With several years of experience at McKinsey, I bring deep, first-hand insight into the rigorous world of top-tier management consulting. I've successfully navigated the competitive recruitment process, delivered high-impact work across industries, and understand what it takes to thrive in this fast-paced environment. As a coach, I offer not only practical strategies for case interviews and applications but also mentorship grounded in real consulting experience—helping aspiring consultants stand out, build confidence, and make the leap into a top firm with clarity and purpose.
Shane can help with:
Skill Building
LinkedIn Review
Case Interview Prep
Presentations
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Behavioral Interview Prep
About Shane
Originally from Dallas, TX, my career and academic journeys and have taken me all over the US and all over the world. I have established a non traditional career path in many ways, chasing the next adventure. I started my career at McKinsey & Co. working across the tech., public, and social sectors before realizing I wanted to work with social impact oriented people every day and that the "you say jump, I say how high?" of consulting wasn't for me in the long run. Through McKinsey, I had year-long stints at the US Space Force and the Gates Foundation, where I became more interested in investing in emerging markets. I joined a private equity firm focused on healthcare in emerging markets and moved to Nairobi. I moved back to the states to get my MBA at Wharton, where I focused on climate tech investing. After Wharton, I stumbled across an interesting investing opportunity at the intersection of energy and AI within the US Government, where I am currently investing in national security technologies.
Why do I coach?
My professional journey to date has been unorthodox. I have benefitted greatly from mentors and those who have taken time to provide advice to me along the way. I have personally benefitted from paid coaching, and as a result, also know the challenges with paying out of pocket for coaching in order to achieve greater ambitions. I will value your time. Topics I am most passionate about coaching within: + Breaking into consulting + Transitioning from consulting to private equity + Applying to business school + Re-applicant and waitlist strategies for business school + Networking strategies
Work Experience

Investor
U.S. Department of Commerce
2024 - Present
Climate Tech Investor
L Catterton
2023 - 2023
Worked with various tech. growth equity funds on their climate investing strategy while at Wharton, including: + L Catterton (NYC) + Greyhound Capital (London) + Commonweal Ventures (NYC)
Growth Equity investor
Dalton Investments
2020 - 2022
Growth Equity fund with $2bn of committed capital. Investing $20-$60 million in world-changing fintech and heathcare companies. 2022 PEI Frontier Markets Firm Of The Year Selected Investments: + MedGenome (Series C) - India's leading genomic diagnostics provider supporting drug discovery globally + Healthifyme (Series C) - India's leading digital health platform + Goodlife Pharmacies (Exit) - East Africa's leader in omnichannel healthcare delivery
Investor - Healthcare
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
2019 - 2020
Investing in health systems strengthening, new product introduction, vaccine delivery, and partnerships with global funds to reduce under-5 mortality, eradicate diseases, and foster equality.
Process Innovation
United States Space Force
2018 - 2019
Putting satellites into space faster (Contractor)
Shane was also given offers to work at
Goldman Sachs
McKinsey & Company
L Catterton
Education

Harvard University
(A.B); Magna Cum Laude, Economics
The Wharton School (UPenn)
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Joseph Wharton Scholar
2022 - 2024
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Overall Rating
5.0
Shane has helped Leland clients get into The Wharton School (UPenn)
Shane has helped clients achieve these scores on the GMAT