Leland+ Content Library

Telling Your Story: Tips for Crafting Your Perfect Law School Personal Statement from Expert Coach & Stanford Law Grad [5/13/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to build a personal statement that reads as a cohesive narrative rather than a resume in prose. The coach will walk through how to identify the right story to tell, how to open in a way that holds an admissions reader's attention, and how Stanford Law's own approach to evaluating applicants shapes what a strong statement actually needs to do. Attending live means you will learn how these principles apply to your specific background and hear the coach respond to real situations, not hypothetical ones. This coach works with law school applicants every day and brings a clear sense of the patterns that separate personal statements that resonate from those that fall flat.

Columbia Business School: Interview Question Bank

Question bank covering the most commonly asked questions in Columbia Business School interviews.

Review Medium Reading Comprehension & Critical Reasoning

In this review I will walk through several medium-difficulty example questions for reading comprehension and critical reasoning as well as teach some new vocabulary.

Behavioral Answer Tool

Framework tool for structuring answers to the most common VC behavioral questions using the STAR method.

The Playbook to Land Your First PM Role [5/11/2026] (Recording)

$50 COACHING CREDIT GIVEAWAY FOR LIVE ATTENDEES. Landing your first product management role is competitive, and many candidates struggle to translate their background into a compelling PM story. This session is for aspiring PMs who want a clearer, more strategic approach to breaking in. You’ll learn how to position your experience for PM roles, build credible product signals through projects or work, and navigate the interview process with more confidence. Join live to hear from PM professionals who have successfully made this transition and now help others do the same. The panelists regularly advise candidates and will share the patterns they see across those who land their first PM role and what stands out to hiring teams. Expect practical guidance and insights similar to what’s covered in 1:1 coaching conversations.

Consortium Example Essays

These essays helped an ally be admitted to Consortium and to UC Berkeley Haas and UCLA Anderson. They stand out due to the clarity in career goals, specific ways the applicant supported unrepresented groups, and multi-faceted plans for involvement and support in the future.

Top 5 Tips for Your Law School Application [5/12/2026] (Recording)

Join Indrani as she goes over her top 5 tips to help you put your best foot forward as you apply to law school! A great law school application requires research, authenticity and hard work, and Indrani will help you strategize. She will go over the importance of the LSAT, putting together a thoughtful school list, who should submit letters of recommendation, how to go about writing your essays and the optimal timeline for getting it all done! The session will end with ample time for questions and answers.

Sector Overview: Infrastructure & Security

Learn about Infrastructure and security, their sub-sectors, metrics, valuations, and VC must-knows.

Sector Overview: AI/ML & Foundation Models

AI/ML & foundation models are huge in VC today. Check out this industry snapshot to get an industry overview, learn key metrics, industry players, and valuations.

New Ways to Use Claude Cowork to Land Your Dream Job [5/14/2026] (Recording)

BOOTCAMP SEAT GIVEAWAY FOR LIVE ATTENDEES ($999 VALUE). In this session, you'll learn how to use Claude's cowork features to actively strengthen your job search, from drafting tailored outreach messages to refining your positioning for specific roles. We'll cover how to prompt Claude effectively for marketing and sales applications, how to use it to pressure-test your personal narrative, and how to build a repeatable workflow that saves time without losing your voice. Attending live means you can describe your actual situation and get a response shaped around it, not a general answer. The coach works with job seekers on this daily and will share the patterns that consistently move candidates forward.

MBB Interview Workshop: Master the Fundamentals [5/14/2026] (Recording)

MBB interviews test a specific set of core skills, and many candidates struggle not because they lack ability, but because they haven’t fully mastered the fundamentals. This session is for candidates preparing for consulting interviews who want to build a strong foundation before moving to advanced cases. You’ll learn how to structure clear and logical frameworks, communicate your thinking effectively, and avoid the common mistakes that cost candidates offers. Join live to see how an experienced coach breaks down core case interview skills and the patterns they see across successful candidates. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions and get real-time guidance on your approach, with insights typically shared in 1:1 coaching sessions.

Chicago Booth Personal Essay – Outside the Office

A personal essay on improv comedy, community, and how life outside of work shaped my adaptability and perspective.

VC Modeling Test ANSWER

Don't download this file until you have completed your timed practice assessment.

What makes a Great BYU Admissions Essay [6/2/2026] (Recording)

Standing out in the BYU admissions process often comes down to how clearly and authentically you communicate your story in your application essay. This session is designed for prospective applicants who want to understand what makes a strong BYU admissions essay and how to avoid common mistakes that weaken otherwise solid applications. You’ll learn how to structure your essay, highlight meaningful experiences without overcomplicating your narrative, and communicate your values in a way that aligns with what admissions readers are looking for. Attending live gives you the chance to ask questions about general essay ideas and get real-time feedback on your approach. The speaker works closely with applicants and will share the patterns they see across successful essays, along with what they look for when evaluating writing quality and authenticity. If you want more clarity on how to approach your BYU admissions essay, it’s worth joining live.

Get Into BYU: 3 Tips to Get You Started Before the Application Opens [6/3/2026] (Recording)

Most people don't realize that success in applying to BYU starts before you ever open the application. Essays, recommendations, and endorsements are only part of the game plan. BYU applications are getting more competitive every year, and the applicants who stand out aren't just the ones who write well. They're the ones who showed up before the application even opened. Join me for a free event where I'll share my top 3 tips for what to do before you start your application. We'll talk about how to strengthen your resume, sharpen your narrative, and walk into essay season ready to write something that gets you in.

Market Map Template

Spreadsheet framework for creating professional market maps by category, stage, and competitive positioning.

CloudCore Series C Case Instructions

Full case study: evaluate a Series C SaaS investment including financial analysis, market assessment, and investment recommendation. Includes: blank modeling template and completed answer key with annotations.

3 AI Skills to Land Your Job in ... The Green Energy Industry

Some people assume green energy is about policy, subsidies, and political will. In practice, the industry runs on physical hardware as demanding as any in heavy manufacturing. A wind turbine nacelle housing a gearbox that must perform reliably at 100 meters altitude in North Sea conditions for 25 years. A solar panel assembly sealed well enough to withstand thermal cycling, humidity, and UV exposure across decades of outdoor installation. A battery cell precise enough in its chemistry and construction to store grid-scale energy without degradation. These are tangible products; the energy transition does not happen without them. I spent more than 10 years selling to the green energy industry, working across its supply chain at the component and system level. Beyond that, I have coached candidates on Leland preparing for roles in this sector, several of whom have since been successfully hired. I understand what green energy companies require from their people; I also know which skills are shifting fast right now because of AI. This Tuesday session covers the green energy industry: one of the fastest-growing, most capital-intensive, and most consequential sectors in the global economy. We will discuss three specific AI skills that are changing what hiring managers expect, and how you can demonstrate them before you walk into an interview. If you want a career where the tangible product you help bring to market contributes to something larger than a balance sheet, this session is for you.

Sector Overview: Fintech

Learn about the Fintech Industry, its sub-sectors, key players, valuations, and how VCs approach it