Vedran Z.

Vedran Zanchi

INSEAD MBA | BCG & UN | Per aspera ad astra

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Studied at INSEAD

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Worked at Boston Consulting Group

Available tomorrow at 7:00 PM UTC

I’m happy to work with anyone, whether you’re completely new and figuring things out from scratch or already experienced and just looking to sharpen specific concepts. I aim to keep sessions relaxed, focused, and tailored to where you are, so you can make steady, confident progress.

Questions? Start chatting with this coach before you get started.

Vedran's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $75/hr

Get help with General Exploration, Score Improvement, and .

Vedran’s GRE Qualifications

Scored a 330 on the GRE

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by GRE? Do you find yourself understanding concepts in theory but struggling to apply them under time pressure? Or perhaps you get stuck between speed and accuracy, never quite feeling confident about your approach? I’ve asked myself all of these same questions. As someone who did not grow up with standardized tests and is not a native English speaker, I know firsthand how frustrating and intimidating this process can be. I’ve lived through these pain points, worked through them, and developed a clear, structured way of thinking that helped me turn confusion into consistency. Currently an MBA at INSEAD with experience at Boston Consulting Group and the United Nations, I am uniquely positioned to help you not just improve your test scores, but also build confidence, clarity, and a smarter approach to problem-solving. I understand both the technical and emotional side of this journey, and I’m committed to helping you succeed.

Vedran can help with:

General Exploration

Score Improvement

Tailored Study Plan

Test Taking Strategy

Test Prep Strategy

Analytical Writing

Verbal Reasoning

Quantitative Reasoning

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About Vedran

Coming from Croatia, I built my path through discipline, self-study, and resilience. From escaping my country to study abroad in the Netherlands, to becoming a strategy consultant at MBB, to working at UN, to doing an MBA at a top school. I do not know what is coming next, but I do know that whatever it ends up being, I never want to stop giving back. I have extensive experience with tutoring at my home town university, as well as training fresh consultants at my previous job. Now I am expanding my services to GRE coaching as well. Helping others grow is what I promised myself I would commit to if I ever become successful and found my way out of a constrained environment.

Why do I coach?

Coaching matters to me for one simple reason - I believe in the importance of giving back. The way we all grow the most is through collaboration and sharing of ideas. It is not about mastering concepts, but about overcoming self-doubt and uncertainty in the face of adversity. What made the biggest difference for me was not just studying harder, but studying smarter: engaging with others, having structure, clarity, and someone who understood the challenges I was facing. I want to be that person for you. My goal isn't just to help you solve problems, but to help you build confidence, develop a clear strategy, and feel in control of your preparation. Remember, I have been in your shoes, and so I know how it is to be on the other side!

Work Experience

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MBA Candidate

INSEAD

January 2026 - Present

26D

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Business Innovation Consultant

World Food Programme

October 2023 - December 2025

Part of the Business Innovation Unit (BIU): United Nation's management consulting and advisory arm with projects on behalf of executive leadership across the UN system (WFP and other UN agencies) Led intern recruiting and interviewed experienced consultants Developed training material designed to introduce MBB consulting toolkit

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Consultant - Senior Consultant

United Nations

October 2023 - December 2025

The UN Advisory Alliance (UNAA) collaborates with UN entities to conduct and implement problem assessments, data analysis, operating model designs and change management plans, implementation and monitoring Led intern recruiting and interviewed experienced consultants Developed training material designed to introduce MBB consulting toolkit

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Secondment

Boston Consulting Group

October 2023 - August 2024

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Senior Associate

Boston Consulting Group

January 2023 - August 2024

- Worked across Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, covering oil & gas, mining, and public sector

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Associate

Boston Consulting Group

July 2021 - December 2022

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Graduate Intern

Shell

August 2020 - January 2021

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Business Development Solvents EMEA

Shell

February 2020 - July 2020

Education

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INSEAD

Master of Business Administration - MBA

2026 - 2026

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University of Twente

Master of Science - MS, Sustainable Energy Technology

2019 - 2021

Grade: 8.3/10.0 ~ (4.0+/4.0 GPA) Cum laude Master's thesis: Investigation of tradeoffs between sustainable and resilient supply chains - a case study; Grade: 9.0/10.0 Extracurricular courses taken: Corporate Finance, Investments & Risk Management, Change Management & Consultancy in a Global Context, Business Case Development for IT-project

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University of Zagreb

Master of Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Energy and Process Engineering

2016 - 2017

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University of Zagreb

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Energy and Process Engineering

2012 - 2016

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