
Zack D.
5.0
(11)
Entrepreneur: AI Startup CoS (Acquired) | Stanford MBA | Marines

Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business

Worked at Stealth Startup
Available Monday at 7:30 PM UTC
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Zack's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $265/hr
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Zack’s Chief of Staff Qualifications
Experience level: Manager
With over a decade of leadership and operational experience, I help people sharpen their professional presence, build effective career strategies, and position themselves to land the Chief of Staff role they’re aiming for. After my MBA, I joined a seed-stage AI startup in the political tech space. Startups are never easy, but ours faced unique challenges: navigating election-cycle swings, operating within a complex procurement system, and building trust with AI skeptics—not to mention the backdrop of political headwinds. While my experience was in a niche market, the lessons I learned apply everywhere, such as exercising judgment to prioritize what matters, finding clarity amid ambiguity, and adapting to solve problems you’ve never faced before. The Chief of Staff role is demanding but deeply rewarding, equipping you with the skills to thrive and lead in any environment. I know what it takes, and I’d love to help you get there.
Zack can help with:
Interview Prep
LinkedIn Review
Strategic Planning
Promotion Strategy
Cover Letters
Resume Review
Networking Strategy
Salary Negotiation
Executive Support
About Zack
I specialize in helping those from diverse paths land their dream school and career to avoid the same obstacles I faced. I coach clients on MBA and college admissions, and career pivots, by turning their experiences into compelling stories. My own journey taught me that success comes from following what drives you, not what’s expected: captaining a college sports team despite being a walk-on, earning a Stanford MBA as a veteran with a philosophy degree, and joining an AI startup without a technical background. Everyone’s path is different. My job is to help you tell yours in a way that opens doors so you can reach your goals.
Why do I coach?
I coach to help people turn unconventional paths into opportunities to create positive change. I’ve worked with coaches whenever I’ve applied to school or jobs since everyone can gain from an outside perspective. Given my "nontraditional" background, I wanted my experiences to connect with admissions committees and stand out for the right reasons. I also had to learn to translate my military service into business terms to show employers its value and land roles where I could lead and grow. My education and startup career changed my life, so as a coach I want to give others those same chances too.
Work Experience

Consultant
Stealth Startup
August 2025 - Present

Officer
United States Marine Corps
January 2016 - Present

Chief Revenue Officer
Stealth Startup
January 2025 - July 2025

Chief of Staff
Stealth Startup
August 2024 - December 2024

Founder
Stealth Startup
2022 - 2024
Education

Stanford Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration
2022 - 2024
• Leader, View From The Top Speaker Series • Fellowship Awardee, Center for Social Innovation

Dartmouth College
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Philosophy Modified with Government, Minor in English
2009 - 2013
• Captain, Varsity Swimming and Diving Team • Staff News Writer, The Dartmouth Newspaper
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Overall Rating
5.0
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