Leland+ Content Library

Creating a Standout PM Candidacy

Breaking into product management or leveling up as a PM requires more than checking boxes. In this panel, experienced product leaders will share what actually differentiates strong PM candidates in today’s competitive hiring market. You’ll hear practical insights on how to position your background, demonstrate product thinking, and stand out across resumes, interviews, and networking. Whether you’re pivoting into PM or refining your approach, this session will help you understand where to focus your effort and how to build a compelling, end-to-end PM candidacy.

How to Crush Estimation Questions in PM Interviews

This guide outlines the steps to successfully navigate and answer estimation questions in PM interviews

From 296 to 339 (Q169, V170): The Exact Strategy Behind My 43 point GRE Jump

The GRE is not just about studying more. It is about identifying the exact mistakes that are holding your score back and fixing them systematically. In this session, Saad Amer will break down the exact strategy he used to improve his own GRE score from 296 (Q158, V138) to 339 (Q169, V170) and the same framework he has used to help 100+ students reach 320+ scores. You will learn: • How to diagnose the specific weaknesses that keep most students stuck in the 300 to 315 range • Which Verbal and Quant question types respond the fastest to targeted improvement • The study structure required to move from mid 150s to high 160s • How to manage time and decision making on test day to avoid costly mistakes • The biggest preparation mistakes that prevent otherwise capable students from improving (exact resources to use for both quant and verbal) This will not be a generic GRE webinar. You will have the opportunity to briefly share your current score, preparation timeline, and biggest struggles, and receive direct, honest feedback on what needs to change in your preparation. Saad also shares many real student score improvements and preparation journeys with his 100k+ GRE community on Instagram (@gre341withsaadamer) where he regularly posts original scorecards and detailed preparation breakdowns. If you are serious about pushing your GRE score higher, this session will give you a clear framework for diagnosing your weaknesses and building a preparation strategy that actually leads to score improvement.

Advanced Problem Solving Tips & Tricks

Move beyond the "Profitability Framework" into industry-specific and capability-oriented problem-solving. This lesson covers advanced quant shortcuts for rapid mental estimation and introduces "Modular Frameworks" that allow you to adapt to unconventional cases. We’ll teach you how to think like an industry expert on the fly, whether the case is about private equity due diligence or a digital transformation.

5 AI productivity tips that save me hours each week [4/2/2026] (Recording)

This session walks through five specific AI tips that reduce repetitive, time-consuming work across writing, research, and task management, with enough detail that you can adapt them to your own role that week. You'll see the thinking and logic behind each one, where most people set them up incorrectly, and how to sequence them so they compound rather than add friction. Join like to ask about how a specific workflow might apply to your job function or tool stack. I use these systems in my own work every day and am sharing the versions that actually stuck, not a curated highlight reel.

Beyond ChatGPT: The Right AI for Every Use Case

If you've been defaulting to ChatGPT for every task and wondering why the results feel inconsistent, this session is for you. Designed for professionals and job seekers looking to build a smarter AI workflow, this webinar will help you understand how to match the right tool to the right use case. You'll leave knowing how leading AI tools differ in practice, when to use alternatives like Claude, Gemini, or Perplexity over ChatGPT, and how to structure your prompts and processes to get consistently better outputs.

Session 2 Recording

Session 2 from Mar26 Software Engineering bootcamp

How I Made My Company AI-First

After this session, you'll know how to audit your existing workflows and identify where AI agents can replace manual processes without breaking what already works. We'll cover how to prioritize which functions to automate first, how to evaluate and connect the right tools, and how to build internal buy-in when your team is skeptical.

What should I be doing NOW before Round 1 Applications Open?

Applying to MBA and Master's degree programs can be VERY stressful. But they don't have to be. There are many actions you can take now to reduce stress later on, and ensure that you reach your school deadlines as prepared as possible, with applications that you feel truly proud to submit. Join me to review the steps you should be taking now, to have the best possible application process.

PULSE: A Framework for Crafting Standout Medical School Essays

This resource is for medical school applicants who are seeking to craft a standout personal statement—one that not only gets read but remembered. It introduces the PULSE framework and includes a rubric that can be used as both a brainstorming tool and a revision checklist. As you draft, ask yourself whether each element is present. As you revise, use the rubric to evaluate how effectively each dimension comes through in your writing.

The LSAT Rebuild: Foundations to 170+ [4/29/2026] (Recording)

In this session, you'll learn how to diagnose and fix the reasoning errors that consistently hold LSAT scores below 160, how to approach logical reasoning questions with a repeatable process rather than instinct, and how to build the structural reading habits that high scorers rely on across all three sections. The focus is on rebuilding fundamentals in a way that compounds, not just patching mistakes one at a time. Attending live means you can ask about your specific score plateau or prep history and hear how a coach who works with LSAT students daily actually thinks through that situation. The patterns that separate 170+ scorers from the rest are recognizable once you know what to look for, and this session is a direct look at how that diagnosis works in practice.

Building the Future with AI Agents

​In this session, expert coaches Amelia C. and Dean U. will dive into how AI agents are reshaping the way we work, build, and create. From task automation to intelligent decision-making, you’ll learn how these agents are transforming industries and setting the stage for the next wave of technological progress. ​You’ll walk away with actionable insights on how to design, deploy, and scale AI agents effectively—while sidestepping common challenges along the way. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, operator, or technologist, this event will give you the tools and frameworks to harness AI agents and position yourself at the forefront of the future of work.

Exercise: Take an Inventory of Your PM Skills

This exercise guides you to evaluate your core product management skills, highlight strengths, and identify areas for growth to better understand and position your unique PM profile.

How to Approach the GSB 'What Matters Most' Essay

The Stanford GSB “What matters most to you, and why?” essay is one of the most challenging—and important—prompts in MBA admissions. In this session, you’ll learn how to break down the question, uncover the deeper themes in your own story, and craft a response that is authentic, personal, and compelling. ​Led by Andy P., a Leland coach who has guided countless applicants to top MBA programs, this workshop will give you practical strategies, real examples, and common pitfalls to avoid. Whether you’re just starting your first draft or refining your narrative, you’ll leave with a clearer framework to tackle this iconic essay with confidence.

Case Interview Closing: The Recommendation

The final minute is your last chance to show you are client-ready. We break down the "Answer First" communication style that Bain demands. You will learn to synthesize your findings into a punchy, actionable recommendation, articulate the risks clearly, and suggest pragmatic "Next Steps" that show you understand the complexity of implementation.

Management Consulting Thriving Plan

Use this comprehensive framework to combine everything you’ve learned into a personalized, actionable strategy for long-term career success.

Founder Playbooks: Growth Strategies for Early-Stage Startups

Building an early-stage startup is an exciting but daunting journey, especially when it comes to driving sustainable growth. From finding product-market fit to scaling operations and building the right team, founders face countless decisions that can make or break their trajectory. ​In this session, Renato V. (Founder and CEO of Parallel), Angela C. (Founder of Stanford’s Education Entrepreneurship Hub and Founder of instructiv) and John K. (Founder and CEO of Leland) will share proven playbooks for navigating the critical growth stages. You’ll gain practical insights on refining your go-to-market strategy, attracting customers, raising capital, and avoiding common early pitfalls so you can build a strong foundation and accelerate your path to success.

Attributes you need in a great DMBA Essay

The things admissions committees look for