Leland+ Content Library

Start Where You Are: Investing in the Arts as a Pathway to Venture Capital

You don’t need a fund, a finance background, or a Silicon Valley network to start investing—you just need vision and the courage to begin. In this inspirational session, Tiana Tukes (she/her) shares her journey of investing in creativity and culture as a foundation for a career in venture capital. Beginning with her first investment in photographer Tyler Mitchell in 2018, Tiana explores how supporting artists teaches powerful lessons about risk, storytelling, and conviction—the same instincts that drive great venture investors. Joined by potential special guest De’Havia Stewart, an investor at Serena Williams’ venture firm and Broadway investor (Othello, Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen), the conversation will highlight the many ways to participate in investing—whether that’s in people, art, or startups. Attendees will leave inspired to see that venture capital isn’t a closed world—it’s a creative one. And every investment, no matter how small, can be the start of your journey.

How to Increase Your GRE Quant Score by 10 Points

In this video I strive to show aspiring M7 applicants how to increase their GRE quant score by 10+ points in a 10 week period.

5 Step Reset Framework

It is a framework to use in the moment when you experience overwhelm. It is complementary to a training I lead on overwhelm

You Think You Know ChatGPT? Think Again

ChatGPT has taken the world by storm — but do you really know how to talk to it? In this eye-opening session, expert AI coach Solomon C. will reveal ChatGPT’s “secret language” — the patterns, phrasing, and frameworks that separate casual users from true AI power-users. ​You’ll learn: ​- The hidden logic behind ChatGPT’s responses - ​How to craft prompts that get better, faster, and smarter results ​- Real examples of everyday and professional use cases that level up your work ​- Whether you’re an AI beginner or already experimenting daily, this session will change the way you use ChatGPT forever.

The Personal Statement That Changed My Cycle

My tech-focused personal statement that earned multiple T-14 offers—model for narrative clarity and an authentic “why law.”

School Research Strategy

Culture matching, curriculum, recruiting strengths

U.S. vs International Admissions Differences

What U.S. schools value (leadership, impact, fit), expectations for career clarity

Financial Aid for International Students

Scholarships, fellowships, assistantships, Prodigy/MPower loans, sponsorship options

Targeted School Essays

Harvard, Wharton, MIT Sloan, examples

Interviews for International Candidates

Mock structures + success strategies

Communication Coaching

Accent confidence, tone, pacing

How I Increased My GRE Quant Score By 10 Points In 10 Weeks (Steal My Playbook)

​Improving your GRE Quant score doesn’t have to feel impossible. In this session, expert GRE coach Siri O. (160+ Verbal & Quant) will walk you through a proven 10-week playbook that helped increase a GRE Quant score by 10 points. ​You’ll get a practical, step-by-step approach for identifying weak spots, mastering high-yield problem types, and building efficient study and review habits. By the end, you’ll have actionable strategies you can implement immediately to boost your Quant performance and approach the GRE with confidence.

GMAT, GRE & English Tests

Test options, typical target scores by school tier, TOEFL vs IELTS vs Duolingo

Storytelling vs Reporting

Avoiding resume repetition, writing essays that resonate

Adcom Insider Tip #2

How to Translate Global Impact Into U.S. Impact Language