Leland+ Content Library

Top 5 Tips to Break Into PE

Private equity is one of the most competitive and sought-after careers in finance—but with the right strategy, it’s absolutely within reach. In this session, expert Leland coach and PE investor at KKR Kenny J. will share their top five tips for breaking into PE, from building the right technical foundation to navigating the recruiting process strategically. You’ll learn what top firms look for, how to stand out in interviews, and how to position your background for success in this high-stakes industry.

Learn 60 Common GRE Words in Just 60 Minutes

Are you gearing up for the GRE and looking to expand your vocabulary quickly and effectively? Join me, Matt, for an engaging session where we'll cover 60 common GRE words in just 60 minutes! As the sole GRE course author for Achievable and a former Kaplan instructor, I've dedicated over 1,000 hours to helping students like you achieve their target scores. With my experience in crafting personalized study plans and teaching GRE prep, I’m here to guide you through the verbal reasoning section with proven test-taking strategies.

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.

CBS MBA Example Essays

CBS MBS successful example essays. Asian Male, low GPA.

MBA Recommendation Letter Example

MBA Recommendation Letter Example

GSB Admit - Why Stanford Essay - Climate VC

Why Stanford essay from finance > climate VC candidate

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

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!

Strategies for Selecting D on Quant Comparison Questions

In this event, I will cover five unique scenarios where the correct answer is D. But in each scenario the answer will be D for a completely different reason. For each scenario we will have multiple examples to drive home the point. This is going to be a lot of fun. See you then!

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.

What Good Looks Like - Product Managers

A clear, practical look at the skills and habits that make great PMs and Sr PMs — straight from a product leader.

Working Effectively With ChatGPT

After reading this guide, you will learn how ChatGPT typically behaves, why its answers sometimes feel inconsistent, and how to respond best to it.

Annotated Sloan Cover Letter

Sloan cover letter with sentence-by-sentence annotation

How to Network (Without Feeling Sleazy)

How to network by targeting the right people, keeping outreach simple, and building genuine connections

Raising the Bar (Chart): Mastering Graphs in Case Interviews

Struggling to interpret charts quickly and confidently in case interviews? You're not alone, and the good news is, this skill is highly learnable. As a former Bain Manager and Recruiter, I've helped hundreds of candidates master "clearing the chart" in case interviews, and I'll be sharing these tactics with you in this free webinar. In this webinar, we’ll demystify the graphs, exhibits, and data visualizations that consulting firms love to throw at candidates. You’ll learn how to: - Break down bar charts, line graphs, waterfalls, and tables in seconds - Spot the real insights interviewers want you to surface - Structure your interpretation clearly and avoid common traps - Turn messy data into crisp takeaways that move your case forward - Use a simple, universal framework for analyzing any exhibit under pressure Whether you’re prepping for MBB, Big 4, or boutique firms, this session will help you raise your data game and show interviewers you can think like a consultant. Expect practical examples, live breakdowns, and tips you can use immediately in your next case. Join us to turn charts from intimidating to intuitive, and start cracking cases with clarity.

Customizable Resume Template

With all the formatting done for you, just fill in your chosen experiences into this easy-to-use resume template!

Attributes you need in a great DMBA Essay

The things admissions committees look for

Ratios and Mixtures Examples

This deck teaches the core concepts of ratios, proportions, and mixtures as seen in the GMAT and GRE. It includes example problems similar to those on the exam. Concepts and problems are explained in a video walkthrough by the author in "GMAT & GRE: Ratios and Mixtures".