Leland+ Content Library

AI Software Case Interview: Market Sizing Walkthrough

Practice estimating a $50B+ AI market using real assumptions—perfect for mastering structure and mental math in tech-focused cases.

Consulting Math Guide: Master the Numbers

Crack the case interview. Learn mental math shortcuts, common formulas, and how to confidently calculate anything from market size to profitability.

IB Technical Interviews: Ace the Most Common Questions

A former investment banker shares the frameworks and mental shortcuts you need to master your technical questions and land the offer.

Case Math: Shortcuts & Strategies

Master the math section of your case interview. Learn mental shortcuts, key formulas, and proven strategies to solve complex problems with speed and accuracy.

GMAT Official Practice Test 1 Walkthrough - Data Insights Section

A complete walkthrough of the Data Insights section from GMAT Focus Official Practice Test 1. Learn the strategies and mental shortcuts to ace every question type.

Professional CV - two Masters and three Doctorates + work experience!

For anyone looking for a clean, simple, thorough CV template! Includes my background of multiple undergraduate degrees, two Master's degrees, and three Doctorate degrees, along with research bibliography and work experience. Translatable for those entering MBA, Masters, PhD, medical school, dental school, physician's assistant and more.

Synergies vs. Dissynergies: What Really Drives Deal Value

Break down the key differences between synergies and dissynergies—and how each impacts success.

Deal Walk-Throughs: How to Present Your Experience

Learn how to structure a walk-through of your deal or project experience - even if you had limited exposure - by focusing on key drivers, your contribution, and commercial impact.

The Deal Discussion Playbook [8/10/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you will know how to navigate compensation conversations, respond to exploding offers, and push back on deal terms without jeopardizing an offer. This playbook covers the specific moments in the negotiation process where candidates most commonly leave money on the table or signal the wrong things to a hiring team. Attending live means you can bring your actual situation, whether you have a competing offer, a timeline conflict, or a number that feels off, and get a direct read on how to handle it. A recording cannot replicate that exchange. The coach works inside these conversations regularly and will share the patterns and language that move outcomes in the right direction.

Kellogg MBA Essay Examples – Leadership & Inclusion

A pair of compelling Kellogg essays showcasing the applicant’s leadership in launching a high-impact team and her personal journey advocating for mental health and diversity in the workplace.

How to Structure a Deal Walkthrough for PE Interviews

Deal walkthroughs in Private Equity interviews are among the toughest hurdles candidates face—interviewers expect you to walk through the logic, assumptions, and risks of an entire investment, often on the spot. To excel, you need a repeatable structure, sharp instincts, and clarity under pressure. ​Join Max M., a former tech investor turned Wharton MBA and one of Leland’s Top 50 Coaches, who has worked on deals at Thomas H. Lee Partners and Goldman Sachs. Max has coached hundreds of candidates across PE, IB, and hedge funds, helping them land offers at top firms. ​In this session, Max will break down a clear framework you can apply during deal walkthroughs: how to decompose the investment thesis, model growth and margins, identify key value levers, and address deal risks. He’ll also walk through common “curve ball” questions and teach you how to think on your feet.

Venture Capital 101: Players, Funds, and the Deal Process

Venture capital can feel opaque without a clear map of how firms operate and how deals actually get done. This session breaks down the VC ecosystem, who the key players are, how funds are structured, and what the end-to-end deal process looks like, from sourcing and diligence to investment decisions and portfolio support. You’ll leave with a practical understanding of how venture capital works and how to navigate conversations, recruiting, or founder interactions with greater confidence.

What VCs Want: Thesis, Diligence, and Deal Flow Explained

Understanding how venture capitalists evaluate startups is essential for anyone looking to break into VC or strengthen their investing skill set. In this workshop, Kenny J.—an operator and investor with experience at Google Ventures, CapitalG, Honeywell M&A, JPMorgan, and Goldman Sachs—will break down how VCs develop investment theses, source and evaluate deals, and run diligence with rigor. Drawing on his background evaluating 25+ early-stage opportunities, supporting $400M in transactions, and helping an autonomous trucking startup raise capital and build financial discipline, Kenny will offer a structured, no-nonsense look at the frameworks, modeling expectations, and sourcing strategies that matter most in venture.

Master the Mindset That Keeps You Moving [9/29/2026] (Recording)

Sometimes the biggest obstacle between you and your goals isn’t knowing what to do. It’s the thoughts and mental patterns that make it harder to keep doing it. Overthinking, perfectionism, fear of failure, self doubt, and harsh self criticism can quietly influence the actions we take, the risks we avoid, and whether we continue moving forward when progress becomes difficult. In this session, we’ll explore the mental habits that can interfere with progress and practical tools for responding to them more intentionally so you can keep moving toward what matters. We’ll cover: • How thoughts influence emotions, behaviors, and the actions we take • Common mental patterns that can interfere with progress and follow-through • A practical framework for identifying and questioning unhelpful thoughts • How to reframe mental narratives that contribute to overthinking, perfectionism, or self doubt • Simple mindset practices that help you navigate setbacks and continue moving forward You’ll leave with practical tools to better manage your internal dialogue, respond more intentionally when your mind gets in the way, and continue taking meaningful action even when motivation or confidence fluctuates. This workshop is part of a 3-part goal achievement series for ambitious professionals.

Crafting Your Throughline

Distill your story into a central theme or “throughline” that ties together your experiences and goals.

Crafting Your Throughline

Distill your story into a central theme or “throughline” that ties together your experiences and goals.

How to Walk Through Your Deal Experience in Private Equity Interviews

A practical guide to walking through investment banking deal experience in private equity interviews. Learn a 5 step framework for discussing transaction responsibilities, business models, valuation, investment merits and risks, and your investment perspective, along with common follow up questions and interview preparation tips.

PE 101 for Interviewees and Professionals: Deal Dynamics, Diligence, & Value Creation

Private equity can feel complex from the outside, but understanding deal flow, diligence, and value creation is essential—whether you're preparing for interviews or entering the industry. In this session, Saleem H., an early graduate from a non-target school who has built a career in private equity after consulting, will break down the fundamentals in a way that’s approachable and practical. Having mentored dozens of candidates into top MBA programs, MBB and Tier-2 consultancies, boutique firms, and competitive PE roles, Saleem brings hands-on experience and a passion for supporting nontraditional, first-gen, and early-career professionals. He’ll walk you through how firms evaluate deals, where analysts and associates drive the most impact, and what interviewers expect you to know about value creation from day one.

Marketing Psychology Skill

"/marketing-psychology" applies psychological principles, mental models, and behavioral science to marketing. This skill covers persuasion, pricing psychology, buyer behavior, and growth frameworks with specific marketing applications for each. To install, run this in your terminal after downloading the file: unzip ~/Downloads/marketing-psychology-skill.zip -d ~/.claude/skills/marketing-psychology/

Wharton MBA Essays - Energy Finance Career Vision

These essays detail a candidate’s transition from renewable energy project management to investment banking, with a focus on leadership, community impact, and long-term goals in energy innovation.