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Breaking Into Private Equity
Private equity is one of the most competitive—and rewarding—careers in finance, but understanding how to break in can be challenging. In this session, you’ll learn what top firms look for in candidates, how to position your background effectively, and what steps to take whether you’re recruiting from investment banking, consulting, or another path. Join Wendy P. (Tech PE @ Silver Lake), Pranav M. (4 years in MF/MM PE; 20+ offers), and Derek O. (Vista Equity Partners; ex-Audax Private Equity; ex-Goldman Sachs) as they share firsthand insights on the recruiting timeline, interview preparation, and networking strategies that actually work. Collectively, they’ve coached over 150 professionals into PE roles across top funds!
10x Your Marketing Output with AI
AI is transforming how marketers create, test, and scale campaigns—but only if you know how to use it effectively. In this session, Albert C., a Leland coach and former marketing leader at Meta, will share the exact tools, workflows, and prompts he uses to supercharge marketing output and creativity. You’ll learn practical, real-world ways to leverage AI for everything from content generation and audience research to ad optimization and reporting. Whether you’re part of a startup team or running marketing solo, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies to save hours of work each week and dramatically boost your marketing performance.
The New Frontier: Landing a Job in AI
Artificial intelligence is reshaping every industry—and the demand for skilled professionals is skyrocketing. In this panel, Nitin A. (Senior Director of AI @ Microsoft), David H. (Former Talent @ Meta, Intuit, a16z), and Andrew Q. (Former Head of AI @ Spotify) will share how to break into the fast-growing AI field, even if you don’t have a traditional technical background. You’ll learn what hiring managers are looking for, how to position your experience, and where the biggest opportunities are emerging.
Vibe Coding Effectively as Product Managers - BYU Student Edition
Who is this for? 1) Students trying to break into PM in the AI world 2) Former/Current PMs looking to upskill What will be covered? Pre-requisites before you start Vibe Coding You will learn elements of 1st principles product thinking that are necessary before you start vibe coding How to Vibe Code Learn and Vibe code along with us leveraging one of the many powerful AI Tools available today as part of the session Vibe Coding During Interviews How to handle vibe coding questions as part of PM interviews and how to vibe code during a PM Interview
How to Land a Job as an AI/ML Engineer
Breaking into artificial intelligence and machine learning can feel daunting—but with the right approach, you can position yourself for success in one of tech’s fastest-growing fields. In this session, David H. (AI/ML recruiter for Meta & Intuit), Felipe S. (Columbia IT Masters, Expert in Clustering Models & Neural Networks), and Deepa K. (Current Director of AI Solutions, Former Senior ML @ Affinity) will teach you what top employers look for in AI/ML engineering candidates, how to build the right technical and project experience, and how to stand out in a competitive hiring landscape. We’ll cover practical strategies for showcasing your skills, networking effectively, and preparing for technical interviews at leading AI-focused companies. Whether you’re a student exploring your options or a professional pivoting into AI, you’ll walk away with a clear roadmap to land your first—or next—AI/ML engineering role.
M7 MBA Resume Differentiators - School by School Guide
A detailed school-by-school guide on refining your resume for competitive M7 MBA programs
Product Management Interview Prep Cheat Sheet
Want to figure out how to make your examples shine? Leverage this template to create the perfect 'cheat sheet' so you can ace the interview!
Telling Your Story: A 101-Guide to a Successful Personal Statement
This video provides a quick overview of what you will need to accomplish in your personal statement and how to get started
Bootstrapping Versus Fundraising for Startup Founders
One of the biggest decisions every founder faces is how to fund their startup—should you bootstrap or raise capital? In this workshop, Angela C.—a Stanford entrepreneurship instructor and founder of Stanford’s Education Entrepreneurship Hub—will walk you through the pros and cons of each approach and how to determine what’s right for your business. Having bootstrapped her own SaaS startup to users in 80+ countries and coached hundreds of first-time founders, Angela will share frameworks for evaluating funding strategies, building sustainable business models, and pitching effectively when you’re ready to raise. Whether you’re launching your first MVP or scaling toward growth, this session will help you make smarter, more strategic funding decisions.
LBS Example Essays - Admitted Candidate
LBS (London Business School) Example Essays - Admitted Candidate
Score Your Shot - M7 MBA Candidate Profile Evaluation
Evaluate your M7 MBA competitiveness with this comprehensive scoring rubric. Discover your true standing across 6 dimensions.
MBA Recommendation Letter Example
MBA Recommendation Letter Example
CBS MBA Example Essays
CBS MBS successful example essays. Asian Male, low GPA.
HBS MBA Example Successful Essays
HBS MBA Example Successful Essays. Asian Male - Consulting.
Didn’t Land an MBB Offer? Here’s What to Do Next
Not landing an MBB offer isn’t the end of your consulting journey—it’s the start of your next opportunity. In this workshop, Angela C.—a Stanford instructor, venture coach, and former Deloitte Senior Consultant—will share how to turn a setback into a launchpad for success. With experience coaching founders, high-achieving professionals, and aspiring consultants, Angela will walk you through practical next steps to strengthen your profile, explore adjacent roles, and strategically position yourself for future cycles or alternative paths in consulting, startups, or venture capital. You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and an actionable plan to move forward.
Breaking Into Product Management: Real Stories
Real stories from product managers who transitioned from other fields
How to Navigate the Product Sense/Discovery question
The product sense—or discovery—question is one of the trickiest parts of any product management interview. It tests not only your creativity but also your ability to think strategically, empathize with users, and communicate structured product decisions. In this session, Kate X, a seasoned product leader and Leland coach with experience hiring and mentoring PMs at top tech companies, will break down exactly what interviewers are looking for and how to deliver confident, high-impact answers. In this event you'll: Learn a repeatable framework for tackling product sense questions See real examples of strong responses Leave with clear strategies to stand out in your next PM interview.
What Makes a Good Stock Pitch
These slides include tips and examples for how to communicate your market view, differentiated view, monetization plan, risks, and rewards to investors.
GRE Arithmetic - Percent Bakery Question
This is a review for how to structure and solve a percent change question for the GRE.
Cracking College Admissions: Insights from Experts
College admissions is more competitive and complex than ever. Between building a strong academic profile, highlighting extracurricular impact, and telling your story authentically, students often wonder what really matters most to admissions officers. In this session, you’ll hear from experienced coaches Annabella G. (Columbia), Alex T. (Caltech), Lucy G. (Harvard) who will break down the college application process and share what top schools are actually looking for. We’ll cover how to approach essays and supplements, strategies for building a balanced school list, and ways to stand out beyond test scores and GPA.
