Wade A.

Wade Anderson

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HBS MBA | Tech Startup Entrepreneur | Ace Your MBA Applications

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Studied at Harvard Business School

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Works at New Startup

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Wade’s MBA Qualifications

Welcome to my profile! As a Harvard Business School MBA graduate, I bring a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, tech, and finance to my coaching practice. With a strong background in leadership roles, including CEO and President positions at successful startups, I have firsthand knowledge of what top business schools and companies are looking for in candidates. My journey from a Computer Science graduate at BYU to leading venture-backed companies has equipped me with unique insights into crafting compelling applications and career strategies. Whether you're aiming for an MBA or advancing your career, I'm here to help you navigate the process with confidence. Let's work together to achieve your goals!

Wade can help with:

Application Strategy

Cover Letters

Ding Analysis

Editing

Essays

Financial Aid & Scholarships

General Exploration

Interviews

Networking Strategy

Recommendations

Resume

School Selection

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Supplementary Materials

Testing & Assessments

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About Wade

With a proven track record across industries, I specialize in empowering professionals and MBA candidates to realize their highest potential. From startups to established firms, my career has been a journey of building, leading, and innovating at each step. Today, I leverage this experience to coach others, guiding them toward impactful career choices, successful MBA applications, and enhanced on-the-job performance. 🔹 What I Offer: • MBA Admissions Coaching: Tailored strategies to strengthen your MBA application, highlight your unique story, and align with top programs. • Career Growth Advisory: Drawing on executive experience from top companies, I help you refine your career goals, strengthen your leadership presence, and position yourself for advancement. 🚀 Experience that Drives Results: • Led ventures and executive teams through pivotal transitions, from SaaS scaling to successful M&A exits. • Deep insights into finance and strategy, as demonstrated in roles like CEO, COO and board member. • Track record of driving product strategy, customer growth, and high-impact leadership. I’m passionate about seeing people succeed and dedicated to helping clients master the art of advancement, from admissions to achievements. Let’s connect if you’re ready to elevate your career or take the next step toward your MBA.

Why do I coach?

Coaching matters to me because I’ve seen firsthand how transformative the right guidance can be. Early in my career, I had a mentor who helped me navigate complex challenges and make critical decisions that shaped my path. That experience taught me the power of having someone who believes in you, challenges you, and equips you with the tools to excel. Overcoming those early obstacles showed me that the right support can unlock someone’s potential in ways they might not even see in themselves. Now, as a coach, I’m passionate about providing that same level of support and insight to others. I want my clients to see their challenges as stepping stones, and I aim to be the coach who helps them achieve more than they thought possible.

Work Experience

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Entrepreneur

New Startup

October 2024 - Present

Building an AI powered learning journal. Vision is here: https://open.substack.com/pub/learnfaster/p/a-vision-for-an-ai-powered-learning

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Board Member

Dentist Advisors

January 2024 - Present

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President and COO

Elements

October 2022 - October 2024

Venture backed startup building a better way for people to understand their finances and have confidence in their financial choices.

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Vice President

IQGeo

December 2020 - October 2022

General Manager (Product and Sales) for the SMB/MM team and member of the Executive Team • Executed account expansion strategy for 300+ customer base • Formulated product strategy for small to mid market product offering • Led sales efforts for closing 7-figure named accounts. • Managed P&L for $5+ million business unit.

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CEO and Board Member

OSPInsight

December 2018 - December 2020

OSPInsight was acquired by IQGeo Group PLC (LON: IQGEO) in 2020. • Executed strategy to transition from a perpetual desktop product to subscription SaaS • Grew subscription ARR from $0 to $5m • Implemented operational and financial plan. • Led the M&A process for the sale of the business

Education

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Harvard Business School

Master of Business Administration - MBA

2017 - 2019

2+2 Admit Activities and societies: Sales, Entrepreneurship, Tech, ETA, VCPE, Section G

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Brigham Young University

Bachelors of Science, Computer Science

2008 - 2014

Grade: 3.9 Activities and societies: cum laude, President of ACM, Crocker Innovation Fellowship, BYU Programming Team, Full Tuition Scholarship

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