Kush Gulati

I grew up spending summers in India with my grandparents, experiences that shaped how I think about work, opportunity, and problem-solving. Seeing how much impact skill and judgment can have even in resource-constrained environments pushed me to pursue biomedical engineering at Duke, where I became interested in the intersection of healthcare, business, and innovation. That curiosity led me through early experiences in biopharma and venture capital, where I worked closely with scientists, founders, and operators and saw firsthand how ideas move from the lab to the real world. Over time, I realized I was most energized by the moments that required structured thinking, big-picture judgment, and translating complexity into decisions, which ultimately led me to strategy consulting as a place to explore a wide range of professional outcomes at scale. Today, I work as a Senior Strategy Analyst at Accenture, advising life sciences companies on high-stakes strategic and operating model decisions. Along the way, I have navigated competitive academic paths, standardized testing, consulting recruiting, and MBA admissions myself, including earning deferred admission to Kellogg. I enjoy helping others make sense of these same processes, especially when they feel confusing or intimidating. My approach as a coach is practical, honest, and grounded in lived experience. I focus on clarity, confidence, and strategy rather than shortcuts, and I aim to help clients make thoughtful decisions about their paths rather than just optimize for the next step.