Sonal S.
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Chicago Booth MBA | Google, Ex-Goldman Sachs | Alumni Interviewer
Admissions Committee at Chicago Booth
Works at Google
Available Monday at 9:00 PM UTC
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Sonal's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $70/hr
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Sonal’s MBA Qualifications
I have an MBA from Chicago Booth and a background in investment banking and corporate development at leading companies like Goldman Sachs and Google, I bring a wealth of experience to MBA admissions coaching. As a former member of the admissions committee at both Chicago Booth and Georgetown University, I have an insider's perspective on what top business schools are looking for in applicants. I specialize in helping candidates craft compelling narratives and strategic applications that stand out. Whether you need guidance on essays, interviews, or overall application strategy, I'm here to help you succeed.
Sonal can help with:
Editing
Interviews
Cover Letters
School Selection
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Testing & Assessments
General Exploration
About Sonal
I'm Chief of Staff to the Chief Sustainability Officer at Google. I started my career at Goldman Sachs in TMT investment banking before pursuing an MBA at Chicago Booth. At Google, I was in Corporate Development and now lead GTM and Commercialization for our Climate AI products as Chief of Staff. I love helping others understanding any of the career paths I've taken and share guidance on how to position themselves.
Why do I coach?
I have benefited immensely from official coaching relationships, informal career guidance, and long term mentors. I have gotten job offers from mentors and leveraged coaching to get an objective perspective on my career journey. I am energetic and ready to dive in on any questions you may have - no question is too small or too tactical!
Work Experience
Chief of Staff
July 2023 - Present
Leading go-to-market strategy and commercialization for Alphabet's climate AI portfolio of products and programs
Corporate Development
August 2019 - July 2023
M&A and investment deal lead across sectors including climate, emerging AI, enterprise and consumer - key deals include: Mandiant, Frontier Climate, Siemplify, and Tempus AI
Digital Innovation + Strategy Advisor
City of Chicago Mayor's Office
November 2017 - January 2019
Working with Chicago's Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) to engage with the startup ecosystem
Associate, Investment Banking
Goldman Sachs
July 2016 - July 2017
Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT)
Investment Banking Analyst
Goldman Sachs
August 2014 - June 2016
Investment Analyst/Senior Investment Analyst
Georgetown University
September 2011 - December 2013
Managing Georgetown University's $1B+ endowment
Summer Investment Banking Analyst
Goldman Sachs
May 2013 - August 2013
Education
Chicago Booth
Master of Business Administration, , Economics, Strategy, and Entrepreneurship
2017 - 2019
Admissions Committee Experience
1898 Scholarship
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, International Political Economy
2010 - 2013
Admissions Committee Experience
Magna Cum Laude
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