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Case Analysis: Math, Moves, and Shortcuts
Doing the math right is just table stakes; telling me what the math means is how you win the offer. We'll walk through how to clear a slide and develop the quantitative engine to drive the case forward. You will learn how to perform calculations under pressure, break down common charts, and crucially, how to pivot immediately from the answer to the "So What?"—the strategic insight that enables you to crack the case.
Making a Law School Prep Plan: How to Ace the LSAT and your Application
Applying to law school takes strategy—from your LSAT prep timeline to how you craft your personal statement. In this session, expert Leland coaches Eshaan S. and Machmud M. will walk you through how to build a smart, structured plan that sets you up for success across every part of the process. By the end, you’ll have a clear roadmap for tackling the LSAT, managing your application materials, and presenting your best self to admissions committees.
How to Conduct Useful Customer Discovery Interviews
Learn the three-act interview structure (Context, Deep Dive, Future State), the golden rule of customer discovery (listen, don't pitch), and powerful JTBD questions that uncover real problems. Get specific guidance on what to ask and the five mistakes to avoid, from leading questions to interviewing only friends.
Customer Discovery Interview Guide: Questions, Structure & Best Practices
Complete interview reference guide with all key questions organized by interview stage (context, jobs to be done, future state), red flags vs. green flags to watch for, and preparation checklist. Use this before every interview to stay focused on learning truth rather than seeking validation.
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?
Interview Synthesis Guide: From Data to Decisions
Step-by-step synthesis guide covering the 5-step process (consolidate, identify patterns, prioritize, validate JTBD, decide what to build), pattern-finding questions to ask across interviews, priority framework matrix, common synthesis mistakes to avoid, signs you've done good synthesis, and an action plan.
How Might We Framework Summary Guide
Reference covering what HMW is, how to write HMW statements step-by-step, good vs. bad examples with explanations, common mistakes to avoid (prescribing solutions, being too vague, ignoring research), insights for creating your own HMWs, and validation checklist. Use this to turn each key insight into 2-3 different HMW framings and select the most inspiring ones.
What is Customer Discovery?
Learn the core principles of customer discovery, why it's the foundation of successful startups, and how it differs from market research or user testing. Understand why founders must lead discovery themselves and common myths that lead entrepreneurs astray.
The Jobs to Be Done Framework
Learn what Jobs to Be Done means, how to write effective JTBD statements using the three-part formula, and see real examples from companies like Notion, Airbnb, and Spotify. Understand why knowing the "job" reveals your real competition and transforms how you think about your product.
Jobs to Be Done Framework Reference Guide with Multi-Industry Examples
Reference guide covering the JTBD formula, real-world examples across B2B and B2C companies (Spotify, Peloton, Slack, HubSpot, Figma, and more), and quick tips for applying JTBD thinking to your startup. Use this to understand the framework deeply and see how different companies address different jobs for different customer segments.
The How Might We Framework for Reframing Problems
Learn what makes a great "How Might We" statement (broad enough for creativity, narrow enough to be actionable, outcome-focused), see examples from Notion and Loom showing insight-to-HMW transformation, and get tips for writing HMWs that inspire your team.
Why AI? Setting the Foundation
Understand the purpose of AI in organizations and how a people-first approach drives lasting value.
How Might We Examples: 12 Companies Across B2B & B2C Industries
Comprehensive examples guide showing Meh → Better → Best HMW progression for 12 real companies across diverse industries: EdTech (Udemy), Personal Finance (Mint), Wellness (Headspace), Food Delivery (DoorDash), Fitness (Peloton), Collaboration (Slack), Sales (HubSpot), Recruiting (Lever), Analytics (Mixpanel), Customer Success (Zendesk), DevOps (GitHub), and Finance (Brex). Each example includes the customer insight, three HMW versions with explanations of why each works or doesn't, and industry-specific patterns.
Master’s Applications: How to Stand Out Before Deadlines Hit
With application deadlines fast approaching, now’s the time to make your Master’s application shine. In this session, expert Leland coaches Jennifer P. D. (AdCom at University of Wisconsin-Madison), Ash C. (AdCom at Carnegie Mellon University), Amy G. (AdCom Columbia & NYU) will walk you through how to strengthen every part of your application—from your personal statement to your resume and letters of recommendation. By the end, you’ll know exactly where to focus your time and how to stand out in a competitive applicant pool—no matter how close deadlines are.
Didn’t Land an MBB Offer? Here’s What to Do Next
Not landing an MBB offer isn’t the end of your consulting journey—it’s the start of your next opportunity. In this workshop, Angela C.—a Stanford instructor, venture coach, and former Deloitte Senior Consultant—will share how to turn a setback into a launchpad for success. With experience coaching founders, high-achieving professionals, and aspiring consultants, Angela will walk you through practical next steps to strengthen your profile, explore adjacent roles, and strategically position yourself for future cycles or alternative paths in consulting, startups, or venture capital. You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and an actionable plan to move forward.
How to Navigate the Product Sense/Discovery question
The product sense—or discovery—question is one of the trickiest parts of any product management interview. It tests not only your creativity but also your ability to think strategically, empathize with users, and communicate structured product decisions. In this session, Kate X, a seasoned product leader and Leland coach with experience hiring and mentoring PMs at top tech companies, will break down exactly what interviewers are looking for and how to deliver confident, high-impact answers. In this event you'll: Learn a repeatable framework for tackling product sense questions See real examples of strong responses Leave with clear strategies to stand out in your next PM interview.
MBA Recommendation Letter Example
MBA Recommendation Letter Example
CBS MBA Example Essays
CBS MBS successful example essays. Asian Male, low GPA.
HBS MBA Example Successful Essays
HBS MBA Example Successful Essays. Asian Male - Consulting.
Heuristic Evaluation
Learn how to conduct a heuristic evaluation to identify usability problems and improve your product's user experience with Nielsen's 10 principles.
