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Where AI Delivers Value
Learn the ten most common areas where AI creates measurable impact across industries.
Case Math Drills: 9 Questions to Practice
Sharpen your case interview math skills with these drills. Try out easy, medium, and hard problems to get you ready.
2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars - How to Answer the Short Answer Questions
This insider guide reveals what KHS really wants beyond stated criteria, offering specific frameworks for the three critical short answer questions
GRE Arithmetic - Percent Bakery Question
This is a review for how to structure and solve a percent change question for the GRE.
Synthesizing Interview Discoveries into Useful Insights
Learn how to consolidate interview data, identify patterns (problem, solution, pain point, language, and buyer patterns), prioritize insights using frequency × urgency framework, validate your JTBD statement with real customer language, and make three critical decisions: Is this worth solving? What's the MVP? Who do we build for first?
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.
Sample Written Communications to Supervisor
See real examples of effective emails for status updates, feedback requests, and tough conversations to manage your supervisor’s expectations.
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.
Building a Technical Skills for Non-Technical PMs
A practical guide for non-technical Product Managers to build technical fluency and lead confidently in tech-driven teams.
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
Graduate Admissions Committee Structure & Roles
Stop guessing how your application is reviewed. Understand the structure, hierarchy, and roles of the graduate admissions committee to strategically frame your candidacy.
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!
Time, Speed, and Distance in GMAT and GRE
This lecture describes the relationships between time, speed, and distance as seen on questions in the GMAT and GRE.
GSB Admit - What Matters Most Essay Example
What Matters Most Essay Example - exploring family history, career, and future ambitions at GSB
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GMAT Reading List and Vocab Tips
Does vocabulary matter for the GMAT? What should you be reading besides practice questions? Top tips from a leading GMAT coach.
2025 Knight-Hennessy Scholars - Rec Template
Downloadable template to prepare your Knight Hennessy Scholars Recommenders - see associated PDF Guide for instructions!
Your First 90 Days: How to Build Credibility and Momentum in Any New Role for Leaders
Starting a new leadership role can be both exciting and daunting. In this session, Matt T., former McKinsey consultant and executive coach to Fortune 500 leaders, will share his proven Onboarding Accelerator Framework—designed to help new leaders build credibility, drive alignment, and accelerate impact in their first 90 days. Whether you’re stepping into a new company or expanding your leadership scope, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to establish momentum and set yourself up for long-term success.
Product Analytics Interview Question Framework
Framework with real example on how to answer product analytics interview questions.
Mock PM Interview with a Tech Exec at Atlassian
In this session, you’ll watch a realistic mock product management interview with a tech exec at Atlassian designed to mirror the product sense and execution rounds you’ll face at top tech companies. The interview and debrief are facilitated by Leland coaches Jeremy H. (Tech Exec & Hiring Manager at Atlassian; previously Microsoft, Slack, Ramp) and Mike M. (Product Manager at Leland; former Atlassian APM intern) to ground the experience in how real hiring decisions are made. You’ll see how strong answers are structured, how interviewers weigh trade-offs and metrics, and where candidates commonly stumble. Expect a transparent scoring rubric and take-home frameworks for product sense, prioritization, and analytics so you can walk into your next PM interview with clarity, confidence, and a game plan.
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.
