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Walter W.

Walter Woo

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About

As a son of immigrants and military veteran, I champion hard work, investing in skillsets, compelling narratives, and a little bit of luck. I served in the US Army after graduating from the United States Military Academy, leading and coaching soldiers and teams of up to 16 for the past several years. As a native Californian, I love anything on the water: surfing, sushi, and swimming in particular.

Walter also coaches for Master’s Programs, Service Academies & ROTC , Transitioning from the Military, and Venture Capital. View all.

Walter’s MBA Qualifications

Walter has helped clients get into these schools:

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard Kennedy School, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. My diverse professional background includes roles in venture capital, early-stage startup investments, and leadership in the US Army, equipping me with unique insights into strategic thinking and leadership. I've successfully coached 5 individuals through the MBA application process, helping them craft compelling narratives and navigate the complexities of admissions. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your MBA dreams. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

Walter can help with:

Application Strategy

Cover Letters

Ding Analysis

Editing

Essays

General Exploration

Interviews

Networking Strategy

Recommendations

Resume

School Selection

Secondary Review

Testing & Assessments

Why do I coach?

I did not have the same access to information and coaching that many of my peers had to break into elite fields and sectors. Information was found by diving deep into reddit threads, asking a thousand questions to people I wanted to emulate, and a bit of stubbornness. I coach because I want to help others, like me, have the resources to achieve their goals and democratize access to social and economic mobility.

Work Experience

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Chief of Staff

Pano

2025 - 2025

Led AI transformation project. Supported GTM team.

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Emerging Markets Venture Capital

Alter Global

2024 - 2024

Invested in early-stage startups in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Philippines.

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Venture Capital

Starlight Ventures

2023 - 2023

Invested in early-stage startups in AI, space, biotech, materials, energy, climate, and compute.

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Army Officer

US Army

2015 - 2023

Part of high-performing, selective units.

Education

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Harvard Kennedy School

Master of Public Administration - MPA

2023 - 2026

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Stanford Graduate School of Business

Master of Business Administration - MBA

2023 - 2025

Activities and societies: Friend of Arjay Miller Committee; Rugby; Teaching Assistant, STRAMGT 582 - H.R. McMaster

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United States Military Academy

Bachelor Degree, Political Science and Portuguese

2011 - 2015

Military Academy Liaison Officer - Admissions Representative - Coach, mentor, and recruit prospective candidates. Conduct interviews on behalf of the academy and congressional offices to assess potential for future service.

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