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Culture Code Cracked: Your Guide to Global Team Success

Unlock the secrets to thriving in global teams with our event, "Culture Code Cracked: Your Guide to Global Team Success." Join me, Caolan, an expert in cross-cultural communication and storytelling, as we delve into the art of effective communication across diverse cultures. With a rich background in leading international teams and delivering talks at top universities, I've guided executives and rising leaders to transform their communication skills. As work becomes ever more borderless, success depends not just on strategy, but on understanding. Discover how diagnostics and coaching can dissolve friction, deepen trust, and turn cultural differences into your team’s greatest advantage. From Seoul to Singapore, from global startups to local innovators, this session is designed for anyone building across borders. Be part of the conversation on how the next generation of global teams will work, learn, and thrive.

Excel Skill

"/xlsx" will create and edit spreadsheets with support for formulas, formatting, data analysis, and visualization. To install, run this in your terminal after downloading the file: unzip ~/Downloads/xlsx-skill.zip -d ~/.agents/skills/

Using AI to Build a Stronger Private Equity Profile

AI can be a powerful tool for building a stronger private equity profile, but most candidates aren’t sure how to use it in a way that actually adds signal. This session is for aspiring PE candidates who want to leverage AI to sharpen their experience, materials, and overall positioning. You’ll learn how to use AI to refine your resume and deal narratives, deepen your investment thinking, and build differentiated projects that demonstrate real investor judgment.

Three Types of AI Memory

There are three types of AI memory: in-context memory, file-based memory, and retrieved memory. This reference card outlines examples of each and tips for how to prioritize how you save and transfer data to AI Agents.

Create Scheduled Tasks in Claude

Learn a quick an easy way to set up automated tasks using either Claude Cowork or Claude Code.

Ace Your Consulting Case Interviews

After this session, you'll know how to structure your thinking under pressure, what separates a good case answer from a strong one, and how to handle the moments where candidates most often lose the interviewer. We'll cover the specific frameworks that hold up across McKinsey, BCG, and Bain formats, and how to communicate your reasoning in a way that signals real business intuition rather than rehearsed templates.

Slash Commands for AI Applications and Terminal

Learn what slash commands are, how they work, and what commands you'll use most when working with agents like Claude.

What It Takes to Pass the PE Technical Round

After this session, you will know how to structure a leveraged buyout model under time pressure, articulate an investment thesis that holds up to pushback, and answer the deal experience questions that consistently trip up strong candidates. The focus is on the patterns that separate people who pass from people who stall: where the logic breaks down, what interviewers are actually stress-testing, and how to think through a case you have never seen before.

Inside Private Equity: Ask a PE Founder and Former BlackRock Director Anything

Private equity can be hard to break into and even harder to fully understand from the outside. This session is for candidates who want a candid look into the industry from someone who has operated at a high level and built their own firm. You’ll learn how private equity professionals think about investing, what the day-to-day actually involves, and how candidates can better position themselves for roles in the field.

How to Build a Strong MBA Application from Start to Finish

Starting an MBA application can feel overwhelming when there are so many moving pieces and no clear roadmap. This session is for applicants who want to understand how to approach the process from start to finish with a thoughtful, structured strategy. You’ll learn how to evaluate your profile, build a strong school list, and develop a cohesive narrative across essays, recommendations, and interviews.

Intro to IDEs

Learn what an IDE is, why they matter, and how to get started using one.

Principles of Good Context Engineering

Context engineering is the discipline of designing what information an AI model sees, when it sees it, how it's structured, and what it can touch.

Three Principles for AI Coding

These three principles form the foundation of effective AI-assisted development. Master them and you'll ship better code faster.

AI Agents vs. Skills: How to Know What to Build

AI Agents and Skills handle tasks in fundamentally different ways. You don't want to create a custom agent when a simple skill will suffice, but a skill won't have the same scope an agent would. This guide outlines the differences between the two approaches and their use cases.

How to Set Up MCP Connections

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's the standard that lets AI models connect to external tools, your calendar, email, Slack, Notion, databases, and more.

The AI Skillset That Gives PM Candidates an Edge

AI is rapidly becoming part of the product manager’s toolkit, and candidates who understand how to apply it thoughtfully are starting to stand out in hiring processes. This session is for aspiring and current PMs who want to understand which AI skills actually matter and how to incorporate them into their product thinking. You’ll learn how PMs are using AI in real product workflows, which capabilities hiring managers are beginning to value, and how to demonstrate AI fluency in interviews and projects.

CPT to FTE: Building Your Career Pipeline During Your U.S. Studies

Turning a CPT opportunity into a full-time role requires early planning and a clear strategy. In this session, we’ll break down how students can use internships, part-time roles, and on-campus opportunities to build a strong pipeline toward full-time employment in the U.S. You’ll learn how to choose roles that maximize conversion potential, build relationships with managers and recruiters, and position your experience for return offers or future sponsorship. Whether you’re just starting your studies or already on CPT, this session will help you take intentional steps toward a successful FTE outcome.

Mastering Communication for Koreans: Becoming a Global Communicator

Learn how Korean professionals can communicate with confidence in global environments. In this session, we’ll show you how to overcome language barriers, adapt to different cultural expectations, and present yourself clearly in international meetings, interviews, and cross-border teamwork. You’ll walk away with practical tools you can use immediately to improve clarity, influence, and communication impact in any global setting. Whether you're looking to enhance your presentation skills, understand nonverbal cues, or learn how to persuade and influence in diverse settings, this session is for you. I'm Caolan, your guide for this journey. With a rich background in leading international teams, I've helped countless professionals speak with precision, presence, and authority. I specialize in coaching leaders to thrive across cultures, blending practical techniques with a deep understanding of what makes people listen, remember, and act. Join us to transform your communication skills and turn everyday presentations into opportunities to influence.

Startup Financial Modeling Skill

"/startup-financial-modeling" will build comprehensive 3-5 year financial models for early-stage startups, covering cohort-based revenue projections, cost structure, burn rate, runway, headcount planning, and fundraising scenario analysis. To install, run this in your terminal after downloading the file: unzip ~/Downloads/startup-financial-modeling-skill.zip -d ~/.agents/skills/startup-financial-modeling/

Non-US Elite MBA Pathways: INSEAD, HKUST & IESE

This session moves beyond school rankings to give you the strategic framework for building a truly global career. Join cross-cultural career coach Caolan Hunter (ex-On, Ogilvy) to learn how to integrate your career, education, and long-term life goals into a coherent international strategy. We will start by exploring the specific pathways offered by elite non-US business schools like INSEAD, HKUST, and IESE, using them as a lens to understand the bigger picture of strategic mobility. By the end of this session, you will stop thinking “US or nothing” and leave with a concrete, strategic shortlist of serious non-US MBA targets aligned with visa reality, your career goals, and your risk tolerance. Learning Objectives: What You Will Learn 1. The Real Global MBA Landscape: Understand the true power centers of business education beyond the United States and how they offer distinct advantages. 2. Visa & Post-Study Work Reality: Decode the practical realities of post-MBA life in Europe and Asia, focusing specifically on post-study work rights, the ease of corporate hiring for international graduates, and viable pathways to long-term residency. 3. Strategic Career Positioning: Learn how hiring logic differs from the US and why the smaller, more international cohorts at these schools can provide stronger access. We’ll explain where non-US MBAs over-perform, particularly in sectors like luxury, consulting, sustainability, finance, and deep tech. Key Outcomes: What You Will Walk Away With 1. A Reframed Worldview: You'll gain a new understanding of INSEAD, HKUST, and IESE not as "alternatives," but as premier, strategic choices for a global career. 2. Visa & Employability Clarity: You'll have clear, actionable insights into the post-MBA visa and employment landscape in Europe and Asia, ensuring your school choice leads to a real career outcome. 3. A Personal Viable Pathway Map: You will leave with the tools to build a personal map connecting your background to the right program and region, aligning your education with your long-term life goals. 4. Strategic Confidence: You will have the confidence and evidence to know that for many career paths, a non-US MBA is a strategic advantage, not a second-tier option.