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The How Might We Framework for Reframing Problems
Learn what makes a great "How Might We" statement (broad enough for creativity, narrow enough to be actionable, outcome-focused), see examples from Notion and Loom showing insight-to-HMW transformation, and get tips for writing HMWs that inspire your team.
Why AI? Setting the Foundation
Understand the purpose of AI in organizations and how a people-first approach drives lasting value.
Key Tips for Your First 100 Days
Nail your onboarding with a tactical checklist for building essential relationships, setting expectations, and delivering early wins.
Building a Technical Skills for Non-Technical PMs
A practical guide for non-technical Product Managers to build technical fluency and lead confidently in tech-driven teams.
GRE Arithmetic - Percent Bakery Question
This is a review for how to structure and solve a percent change question for the GRE.
Cracking College Admissions: Insights from Experts
College admissions is more competitive and complex than ever. Between building a strong academic profile, highlighting extracurricular impact, and telling your story authentically, students often wonder what really matters most to admissions officers. In this session, you’ll hear from experienced coaches Annabella G. (Columbia), Alex T. (Caltech), Lucy G. (Harvard) who will break down the college application process and share what top schools are actually looking for. We’ll cover how to approach essays and supplements, strategies for building a balanced school list, and ways to stand out beyond test scores and GPA.
Statement of Purpose Writing Guide & Examples
Comprehensive essay guide for applicants to master's and doctoral programs in the US
Business Concepts for Case Interview Math
Business concepts and math calculations to know for consulting case interviews (profit, contribution margin, breakeven, payback period).
Personal Assessment Guide – Are You a Fit for Private Equity?
Provides a self-assessment framework to help individuals evaluate whether their skills, interests, and career goals align with private equity.
Early Career Resume Template | Landed F500 Intern/Full-Time Roles
My go-to 1-page resume template for early-career professionals, including students and recent graduates. Includes a polished PDF example of a strong resume plus an editable Word version with detailed comments explaining structure, formatting, and content decisions.
Successful McKinsey MBA Resume (offers at EY, PWC)
Resume example from an MBA student with a background in media and telecom who got offers at McKinsey, EY, PWC, IQVIA, and others.
IB Division Structure: Coverage v. Product Groups
Explains the organizational structure of investment banks, distinguishing between coverage groups that manage client relationships and product groups that provide specialized financial services.
Resume for Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Application
Resume of an admitted Knight-Hennessy scholar
What makes a good consultant?
At its simplest, the consulting interview is a way for firms and consultants to assess if candidates have the intrinsics needed to succeed on the job--to 'be a good consultant.' But what does that even mean? What are the skills and mindsets that make a good consultant, and why do they translate to on-the-job success? In this event, I'll take you through the skills that managers and teams prize from their consultants, talk through how various aspects of the interview process are designed for you to showcase the relevant skills, and highlight how excellent candidates put themselves in the best light throughout the behavioral and case interviews--and what you can do to sharpen your candidacy as you prepare.
How to Build Custom Case Frameworks
A masterclass in how to build frameworks even for the hardest cases
Breaking Into Venture Capital Panel
Venture capital is one of the most competitive and exciting career paths in finance and startups—but breaking in isn’t easy. In this panel, you’ll hear directly from VCs who have successfully navigated the recruiting process and built careers at top firms. Our panelists will share how they landed their first roles in venture, the skills and experiences that helped them stand out, and what they look for in future investors. They’ll also discuss day-to-day responsibilities, industry trends, and advice for anyone looking to break into VC. Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or pivoting from another field, this session will give you the insights and strategies to launch your own path in venture capital.
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.
Mock PM Interview with a Tech Exec at Atlassian
In this session, you’ll watch a realistic mock product management interview with a tech exec at Atlassian designed to mirror the product sense and execution rounds you’ll face at top tech companies. The interview and debrief are facilitated by Leland coaches Jeremy H. (Tech Exec & Hiring Manager at Atlassian; previously Microsoft, Slack, Ramp) and Mike M. (Product Manager at Leland; former Atlassian APM intern) to ground the experience in how real hiring decisions are made. You’ll see how strong answers are structured, how interviewers weigh trade-offs and metrics, and where candidates commonly stumble. Expect a transparent scoring rubric and take-home frameworks for product sense, prioritization, and analytics so you can walk into your next PM interview with clarity, confidence, and a game plan.
Google APMM Resume (Marketing Program) New Grad
Resume of a college student applying to Google's Associate Product Marketing Manager program
Build Prototypes as a Product Manager
Live walk through of how a product manager can build a clickable prototype using an AI vibe coding tool called Figma Make.
