
John Koelliker
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LinkedIn Strategy & Analytics Program / BizOps at Uber and LinkedIn

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Leland
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Welcome to my profile! I'm the CEO & Co-Founder of Leland—a platform that has helped millions of people reach their most ambitious goals, raised $20M from top investors like Forerunner and GSV, and was a Forbes 30u30 recipient in 2022. Prior to Leland, I worked in product at Uber, LinkedIn, and Curated. I attended Stanford GSB for my MBA< BYU for undergrad, and now live in Lehi with my wife, Karli, and four boys. I love working with people who are wanting to build a company, work at startups, apply to product roles, apply to top MBA programs, or just accelerate their career in any way. Looking forward to getting to know you!
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John’s Business Operations & Strategy Qualifications
Experience level: Analyst
10+ people coached for Business Operations & Strategy
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
AI Certified
Completed Level 3 of Leland’s AI Builder Program
I was selected to join LinkedIn's Strategy & Analytics Program out of undergrad at BYU and had the opportunity to rotate on a number of BizOps teams there. I also interned in Ops at Uber.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I love helping people reach their goals. As the oldest of 5 siblings and now father of 4 boys, I've always felt excited about mentoring the next generation. If you are looking for a champion, someone willing to be in your corner and help you succeed, I'm your guy.
Work Experience

CEO & Co-Founder
Leland
February 2021 - Present

Product Manager
Curated
February 2020 - December 2020

Product Manager
July 2017 - February 2020

Strategy Intern
Uber
2016 - 2016
Education

Stanford Graduate School of Business
MBA

Brigham Young University
BS, Information Systems
John was also personally admitted to

Harvard Business School
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Articles

Leland Acquires Career Season, Expanding Platform with APM Season Job Board
Aug 26, 2025
Leland has acquired Career Season, the company behind APM Season, the leading job board for Associate Product Management roles.

Leland and LinkedIn Launch New Partnership to Provide Career Coaching to All LinkedIn Premium Members
Jun 17, 2025
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with LinkedIn Premium to provide all Premium members access to a free month of career coaching through Leland.

Stanford MBA Interview Prep Guide: Overview, Questions, & Tips
Jun 17, 2025
Nail your Stanford GSB MBA interview with this comprehensive guide from a Stanford MBA alumnus! Get an overview, common questions, and valuable expert tips to ace this crucial step toward your business school dreams.

Announcing our $12M Series A Led by Forerunner Ventures
Jun 17, 2025
Today, we are thrilled to announce Leland's $12M Series A led by Forerunner Ventures, with participation from GSV, inVest Ventures, FJ Labs, Contrary, Peterson Ventures, and GSB Backers.

Announcing Leland's $1.1M Pre-Seed Round
Jun 17, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce Leland’s $1.1M pre-seed round, led by Contrary Capital and Peterson Ventures, with participation from a group of angels, founders, and consumer marketplace experts in the Bay Area and Utah.
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