Walter Woo
Stanford GSB | What matters most & why? | How to launch a career in impact
Stanford Graduate School of Business
IDinsight
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Comprehensive MBA Application Package — Land Your Dream Program
Starting at $8,00020h+ of coaching
Best Value
Craft Powerful MBA Essays
Starting at $223.255h+ of coaching
Save up to $47
Nail the MBA Interview
Starting at $136.773h+ of coaching
Save up to $11.75
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, Venture Capital, Transitioning from the Military, and Service Academies & ROTC . View all.
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How to Succeed in Dual-Degree Applications [Part 2 of 3]
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Walter’s MBA Qualifications
Walter has helped clients get into these schools:
Hey! Excited to see that you're looking to pursue higher ed! I know, you're probably thinking this writing is some form of automated AI slop (hint: it's not). I'm here to coach you because I found my post-Army grad school application experience more difficult in some ways than my time in the military(!) I want to help you navigate those challenges and achieve your goals. Really you're here to know how to answer: what matters most to you and why? right? It's a tough question but my quick tip is that if you start with that question and reflect on what you want in lift, it can be a great thought exercise for you, whether you get in or not. Ready to go? Message me!
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
Executive Senior Associate
IDinsight
2026 - Present
AI and Digital Transformation in social sector
Chief of Staff
Pano
2025 - 2025
Led AI transformation project. Supported GTM team.
Emerging Markets Venture Capital
Alter Global
2024 - 2024
Invested in early-stage startups in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Philippines.
Venture Capital
Starlight Ventures
2023 - 2023
Invested in early-stage startups in AI, space, biotech, materials, energy, climate, and compute.
Army Officer
US Army
2015 - 2023
Part of high-performing, selective units.
Education
Harvard Kennedy School
Master of Public Administration - MPA
2023 - 2026
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
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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Walter has helped clients get into these schools:
Comprehensive MBA Application Package — Land Your Dream Program
Starting at $8,00020h+ of coaching
Best Value
Craft Powerful MBA Essays
Starting at $223.255h+ of coaching
Save up to $47
Nail the MBA Interview
Starting at $136.773h+ of coaching
Save up to $11.75
Final Application Review
Starting at $136.773h+ of coaching
Save up to $11.75
Nail the Stanford GSB Interview
Starting at $136.773h+ of coaching
Save up to $11.75
Walter also coaches for Master’s Programs, Venture Capital, Transitioning from the Military, and Service Academies & ROTC . View all.