Leland+ Content Library

How and When to Start a Company

Mapping out my founder journey--this is a guide to how I approached starting my own company!

PM Behavioral Interviews: Telling Your Story Pre-Work

PM Behavioral Interviews: Telling Your Story Pre-Work

Executive Resume Template | Landed Exec Roles at F500 Companies

My most sought out for 2-page resume template for executives, from senior director, VPs, and C-Suite professionals. Includes a polished PDF example of a strong resume plus an editable Word version with detailed comments explaining structure, formatting, and content decisions. Used by leaders at Google, Amazon, Netflix, GitLab, Deloitte, and more.

Working Effectively With ChatGPT

After reading this guide, you will learn how ChatGPT typically behaves, why its answers sometimes feel inconsistent, and how to respond best to it.

What Top Deferred MBA Admits Do Differently

Top deferred MBA admits don’t just have strong resumes, they position themselves with clarity, maturity, and long-term vision that stands out in a crowded applicant pool. In this session, we’ll break down the specific behaviors, strategic choices, and storytelling techniques that differentiate successful deferred candidates, from how they articulate career goals to how they demonstrate leadership and impact early on. You’ll leave with a clear understanding of what admissions committees are truly looking for and how to elevate your own candidacy.

Ask Me Anything as a Software Engineering Interviewer

Ever wondered what interviewers are actually thinking during a technical interview? In this open AMA session, get candid insights from a software engineering interviewer on what stands out, what raises red flags, and how hiring decisions are really made. We’ll cover technical screens, system design, behavioral questions, evaluation criteria, and how to recover from mistakes mid-interview. Bring your toughest questions and walk away with practical, insider advice to approach your next interview with clarity and confidence.

Build a Full Trip Itinerary with Claude (Cowork, Code & Design)

A complete all-in-one, customizable system for planning a full, day-by-day trip with Claude — from a single intake to a dynamic, updateable, customizable plan. This deck walks through every component: destination research, flights, points-aware lodging, the day-by-day itinerary, restaurants and reservations, packing, credit-card credits, and best-time-to-visit timing — plus the Cowork-vs-Code playbook (where chat shines for research, synthesis, and drafting, and where Claude Code wins for schedule generation, calendar sync, and packing lists). It's built around a fully worked, anonymized example: a two-week Spain trip across Mallorca, Ibiza, Granada, and Madrid. For anyone traveling soon — or tired of losing a Saturday to 47 browser tabs — who wants AI to do the heavy lifting and one shared source of truth. A companion prompt library will be added so you can run the whole workflow yourself.

The Product Resume: What Actually Works

Crafting a standout resume for product roles isn’t about cramming every metric or buzzword you can think of—it’s about telling a clear story that shows how you think, lead, and build. In this focused session, led by Yoshi K., a former Meta and LinkedIn product leader with extensive interviewing and hiring experience, you’ll learn what actually makes a product resume effective and how to position your experience in a way that resonates with hiring managers. We’ll cover the do’s and don’ts of product resumes, how to tailor yours for different types of roles, and what common mistakes to avoid so you can cut through the noise and land more interviews—whether you're pivoting into product or refining an already-strong resume.

Personal Project Timeline: From Idea to Impact

This example timeline shows how a student can deliver a self driven project over time, from early ideation to meaningful outcomes, and why colleges care. Thoughtful, independent work demonstrates initiative, depth of interest, and leadership.

How Admissions Committees Evaluate Extracurriculars

A behind-the-scenes look at how admissions committees evaluate student activities. Learn the five signals that help applicants stand out and how to demonstrate them in your application.

Building a Global Career: Ask Me Anything

Are you an early to mid-career professional looking to build a global career? Join me, Matthew, for an ask-me-anything session on crafting a career that transcends borders. With an MBA from Oxford and a diverse career spanning 9 countries and multiple industries, including strategy consulting at BCG and Dalberg Advisors, finance, entrepreneurship, and international development, I bring a wealth of experience to help you navigate your career journey. In this event, we'll explore essential topics like career planning, professional networking, personal branding, and job search strategies. Whether you're considering full-time, freelancing or seeking to enhance your networking strategy, this session is designed to equip you with the tools and concepts to help you succeed on a global stage. RSVP now to secure your spot and take the next step in your global career development!

Law School App Office Hours with a Former Stanford Admissions Officer [3/30/2026] (Recording)

Calling all law school applicants! Come join Office Hours to ask Indrani anything about the law school application process. She worked in the admissions office at Stanford Law School, and she is happy to provide best tips + tricks to help you be successful. She has helped hundreds of pre-law students attain their law school dreams and would love to help you as well!

Military to MBA with Alex S.

Join us for a focused workshop designed to help veterans and active-duty service members navigate the transition from the military to top MBA programs. Military veteran and Ross MBA Alex S. will break down how to translate your experience into civilian leadership language, highlight impact in a way admissions teams understand, and build a compelling narrative that showcases your trajectory. Learn to turn military experience into a powerful competitive advantage in MBA admissions!

Best Practices to Drive AI Adoption and Get Teams Excited About Using AI Tools

AI tools are evolving fast—but if your team isn’t confident using them, you’ll never see the full productivity boost. In this workshop, Logan K.—an AI enablement specialist who has designed dozens of trainings, workshops, and playbooks at Fabletics—will walk you through the practical strategies leaders and teams need to successfully adopt AI. From building excitement and reducing resistance to translating new tools into everyday workflows, Logan will share the frameworks he uses to help organizations scale AI capability with clarity, confidence, and measurable impact. Whether you're a team lead, operator, or individual contributor eager to boost productivity, this session will show you how to turn AI from a buzzword into a competitive advantage.

Final Push: Perfecting Your Master’s Application Before the Deadline

The deadline is almost here—make sure your Master’s application is truly ready. In this session, expert Leland coaches will walk you through the final checks that matter most, from tightening your narrative to eliminating subtle weaknesses that could cost you an admit. You’ll leave with a clear, prioritized plan to submit a polished, compelling application with confidence.

Crafting Your Sales & Trading Pitch

A brief guide to delivering a clear, confident Sales & Trading interview pitch.

OpenClaw 101: Learn the Basics of the Most Powerful Agent

AI agents are quickly becoming one of the most powerful ways to automate complex workflows, but many people aren’t sure where to start or how these systems actually work in practice. This session is designed for builders, operators, and curious professionals who want a practical introduction to OpenClaw and how agent frameworks are changing the way tasks get executed. You’ll learn the core concepts behind agent-based systems, how OpenClaw coordinates tools and actions, and what kinds of real-world problems these agents are best suited to solve. Join live to see how OpenClaw works in practice and ask questions about building or using agents in your own workflows. The speaker will draw on insights from working directly with teams adopting AI tools, including patterns that separate effective implementations from ones that struggle. If you’re interested in understanding how powerful agents actually operate and where they fit into modern AI workflows, attending live will give you a clear starting point.

Cool, Calm, and Laser-Focused: Tame Exam Anxiety

Exam performance isn’t just about preparation—it’s about managing pressure in the moment. In this session, you’ll learn practical strategies to control anxiety, sharpen focus, and stay composed before and during high-stakes exams. We’ll cover simple mental frameworks and routines you can implement immediately to improve clarity and confidence under time pressure. Whether you’re preparing for the GRE, GMAT, or another major test, you’ll leave with tools to perform at your best when it counts.

APM AMA: Landing an APM Offer as a Non-Technical Student

Breaking into product management without a technical degree is absolutely possible—with the right positioning. Join Elena A., an incoming Associate Product Manager at Salesforce with experience as a Salesforce intern, for a session on landing APM roles as a non-technical candidate. Bring your questions—Elena will share how she told her story, built product credibility from a non-CS background, and navigated the APM recruiting process from first applications to final rounds.

Build Your Personal Brand: Craft Your Story & Stand

A practical workbook that helps professionals define and confidently communicate their personal brand during a career transition.