
Dane (Tadasuke) Mizuno
Ex-Bain | MBB Interview Expert | Fluent in English & Japanese

Case Western Reserve University

Bain & Company
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About
Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, I grew up in one of the most diverse, melting pot states in the United States. My parents are both from Japan, so I always felt that Japan and the United States were both a part of my identity. Naturally, after university I wanted to explore what living and working in Japan was like, and so with a leap of faith, I went through consulting recruitment in Japan and found myself resonating with the culture and impact of Bain & Company's Tokyo office. At first I knew little to nothing about what consulting even was, but after going through Bain's incredible mentorship program and being instilled the culture of "a Bainie never let another Bainie fail," I want to pay that forward and help other aspiring consultants in navigating their career. If you need help on case interview preparation, resume review, etc., then I am happy to connect!
Dane (Tadasuke)’s Management Consulting Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
As an ex‑Bain consultant and Mastercard consultant, I bring a rare combination of top‑tier MBB and specialized payments consulting experience, providing firsthand insight into what it truly takes to succeed in a variety of consulting interviews. Having trained and worked within Bain’s rigorous problem‑solving culture, I understand exactly how interviewers assess case structuring and hypothesis first communication. Born and raised in Hawaii, I attended Case Western Reserve University, a non-target school, so I am uniquely positioned to coach non-target candidates on how to successfully get an MBB offer. My coaching goes beyond “case tips" as I help candidates build authentic stories, sharpen judgment under pressure, and internalize the consultant mindset that MBB firms look for—tailored to both US and Japanese interview expectations.
Dane (Tadasuke) can help with:
Behavioral Interview Prep
Case Interview Prep
Case Math
Cover Letters
Frameworks
General Exploration
Job Search Strategies
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Why do I coach?
When I was going through consulting recruitment fresh as an undergraduate, the process was very daunting and full of unknowns. As I was plagued with self doubt during the recruitment process, I am hoping that as a coach I can at the very least alleviate some of that pessimism for aspiring consultants and help them achieve their goals!
Work Experience

Consultant, Strategy & Transformation
Mastercard
September 2025 - Present

Associate Consultant
Bain & Company
September 2023 - July 2025
• Private Equity Group: July 2024 – July 2025 • General Practice (Strategy): October 2023 – June 2024
Education

Punahou School
High School Diploma

Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor's, International Studies and Economics, East Asia
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
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Land a Top Consulting Offer — Start-to-Finish
$76020h of coaching
Save $40
Nail the Consulting Case + Other Interviews
Starting at $1905h+ of coaching
Save up to $20
Land a Consulting Offer — Getting Started
Starting at $1905h+ of coaching
Save up to $20
Craft the Ultimate Consulting Resume
Starting at $802h+ of coaching