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How to Buy a Small Business
Thinking about entrepreneurship through acquisition or curious about how search funds work? In this session, you’ll learn the ins and outs of buying and running a business from Search Fund expert and coach Nicoletta N. Whether you’re exploring search funds as a career path, an investment opportunity, or a way to become a CEO, this event will give you practical insights and actionable takeaways on how to navigate the process of buying a business.
AMA: Life of a Principal PM + AI Tools to Learn
Ever wonder what it's like to be a Principal Product Manager? How about navigating the daily changes with AI and vibe coding tools? Or sitting on leadership teams and influencing senior executives on roadmap changes or shifting user needs? In this 30-minute AMA, I answer as many of your questions as I can about all things being a Principal Product Manager and navigating the daily changes with AI in our jobs, including: - What I’ve learned in 12+ years of product management across 4 large companies - How to grow your career and position yourself for promotions - The AI tools you should be learning to 10X productivity as a PM This session is for you if: - You’re a current PM trying to level up - You’re thinking about moving into product management - Wondering what AI tools PMs should be testing and learning in their jobs
Venture Capital Recruiting: What Firms Look for in Candidates
Breaking into venture capital is notoriously competitive—and understanding what firms really value in candidates can give you a critical edge. In this session, Salima K. and Tiana T. will share insights into the qualities, skills, and experiences that top VC firms prioritize when evaluating applicants. You’ll learn how to position your background, highlight the right signals on your resume, and prepare for interviews that test both your technical and investment judgment. Whether you’re just starting to explore VC or actively preparing for recruiting, this session will provide you with actionable strategies to stand out and take the next step toward a career in venture capital.
Building Your School List
A tool for filtering and organizing your master’s program targets. Use this list framework to assess fit and maximize your admissions chances.
AI-Proofing Your Career
Join this session to learn how to manage your career in a world increasingly run by AI. Expert coach Audra Z. will walk through what AI can--and can't--do now and how these trends extrapolate into the future. Then she will dive into what you can do to adapt and stay at the top of your game, including incorporating AI into your workflow, developing/deepening transferable skills, and leaning into the things that we, as humans, do best. This workshop draws on Audra's extensive experience with AI and AI safety communities, including work at xAI, the Center for AI Safety, Cornell Tech, Arkose, and Penn Engineering.
Landing the Interview: Consulting Networking 101
Networking is often the single most important—and most misunderstood—part of landing interviews at top consulting firms. In this session, you’ll learn how to strategically build connections, approach coffee chats with confidence, and leave a lasting impression that translates into interview invites. From emails to LinkedIn outreach to in-person conversations, we’ll break down the practical steps you need to take to stand out. The workshop will be led by Tony C., a Leland coach and former BCG consultant who has helped many candidates successfully navigate the consulting recruiting process. You’ll walk away with clear strategies, actionable templates, and the confidence to make networking one of your strongest assets in recruiting.
The Five Most Important Geometry Equations in the GRE
Geometry can be one of the trickiest parts of the GRE Quant section—but with the right formulas at your fingertips, you can approach these questions with confidence. In this workshop, Matt R.—a top GRE coach with years of experience helping students boost their scores—will break down the five most essential geometry equations you need to know before test day.
The 'Favorite Product' Question
Session 4 from Oct25 Product Management Recruiting bootcamp
Mastering Market Sizings
Mastering Market Sizings is an interactive workshop designed for anyone who wants to confidently approach market sizing questions - essential skill in consulting interviews. Join Wasim T. as he teaches the Carve-and-Segment approach, a method to logically break down market sizing problems into clear, manageable components. You’ll also learn how to communicate your analysis effectively using the MAC framework (Methodology, Assumptions, Calculations). During the session, you will work through a market sizing exercise step-by-step, helping you understand and internalise how these methods work in practice. We’ll discuss common pitfalls and how to avoid them. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have a structured, repeatable approach and increased confidence for independently approaching market sizing questions.
Gestalt Principles
Master the Gestalt Principles of perception to create powerful, intuitive, and visually harmonious designs that captivate and guide your users.
Landing the Interview: Consulting Networking 101
Networking is often the single most important—and most misunderstood—part of landing interviews at top consulting firms. In this session, you’ll learn how to strategically build connections, approach coffee chats with confidence, and leave a lasting impression that translates into interview invites. From emails to LinkedIn outreach to in-person conversations, we’ll break down the practical steps you need to take to stand out. The workshop will be led by Tony C., a Leland coach and former BCG consultant who has helped many candidates successfully navigate the consulting recruiting process. You’ll walk away with clear strategies, actionable templates, and the confidence to make networking one of your strongest assets in recruiting.
Mock McKinsey PEI with 2 McKinsey Alums
The McKinsey Personal Experience Interview (PEI) can be just as challenging as the case—if not more. In this session, two McKinsey expert coaches James H. and Christina B. will walk through a live mock PEI, showing you exactly how top firms evaluate leadership, impact, and problem-solving in behavioral interviews. Whether you’re just beginning your prep or refining your final stories, this event will give you a front-row look at how to succeed in one of the most critical parts of the McKinsey interview process.
AI Use Cases for Knowledge Workers
Quick reference guide to high-impact AI applications in writing, research, planning, and communication.
Finding AI Opportunities in Your Own Work
Discover how to identify where AI can simplify, automate, or accelerate everyday tasks across your workflow.
How Might We Examples: 12 Companies Across B2B & B2C Industries
Comprehensive examples guide showing Meh → Better → Best HMW progression for 12 real companies across diverse industries: EdTech (Udemy), Personal Finance (Mint), Wellness (Headspace), Food Delivery (DoorDash), Fitness (Peloton), Collaboration (Slack), Sales (HubSpot), Recruiting (Lever), Analytics (Mixpanel), Customer Success (Zendesk), DevOps (GitHub), and Finance (Brex). Each example includes the customer insight, three HMW versions with explanations of why each works or doesn't, and industry-specific patterns.
Customer Discovery Interview Guide: Questions, Structure & Best Practices
Complete interview reference guide with all key questions organized by interview stage (context, jobs to be done, future state), red flags vs. green flags to watch for, and preparation checklist. Use this before every interview to stay focused on learning truth rather than seeking validation.
Interview Synthesis Guide: From Data to Decisions
Step-by-step synthesis guide covering the 5-step process (consolidate, identify patterns, prioritize, validate JTBD, decide what to build), pattern-finding questions to ask across interviews, priority framework matrix, common synthesis mistakes to avoid, signs you've done good synthesis, and an action plan.
Executive Systems for Life and Work: Applying CEO-Level Tools to Your Personal and Family Life
The best leaders don’t just run great companies—they run their lives with the same level of clarity, structure, and purpose. In this session, expert Leland coach Gwen T. will share how to apply executive-level systems and frameworks to your personal and family life to create more alignment, efficiency, and peace of mind. You’ll walk away with practical, easy-to-implement strategies to operate your life like a high-performing organization—without losing sight of what matters most.
Summarizing & Synthesizing (Using ChatGPT)
Learn how AI condenses complex information into actionable summaries and takeaways.
Impactful Interview Best Practices
Learn the dos and don'ts of a successful interview, from preparation to follow-up, to make sure you land the job.
