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Venture Recruiting Bootcamp - Landing A Role in Venture [10/12/2026] (Recording)

Are you eager to break into venture capital but unsure where to start? Venture is a notoriously opaque industry, and landing an Analyst or Associate role takes more than just a standard application. Join me, Kenny, for a tactical session on securing your first job in VC. Drawing on my background in corporate finance and strategy at Google, alongside hands-on experience at Google Ventures, CapitalG, and South Loop Ventures, I will break down the exact networking and interview blueprint to help you stand out. What We Will Cover: The VC Job Search & AI Automation: How to leverage AI to streamline your search, identify the right firms, and craft compelling resumes and cover letters that bypass the slush pile. Strategic Networking: Tactics to sidestep traditional job portals, find the right partners, and write cold emails that actually convert into coffee chats. Behavioral Prep & The Narrative: Frameworks to answer the dreaded "Why VC?" question and translate your unique background into a venture superpower. Technical Prep & Pitching: A breakdown of essential venture math, cap tables, and how to confidently pitch a startup on the spot while defending your investment thesis against pushback. Outcomes: By the end of our time together, you will have a concrete roadmap to build a proprietary network, crush your technical screens, and tackle interviews with the mindset of a seasoned investor. Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot. Let's get you on the path to success in venture capital!

Land Your First Job in VC: Networking & Interview Blueprint [9/23/2026] (Recording)

Are you eager to break into venture capital but unsure where to start? Venture is a notoriously opaque industry, and landing an Analyst or Associate role takes more than just a standard application. Join me, Kenny, for a tactical session on securing your first job in VC. Drawing on my background in corporate finance and strategy at Google, alongside hands-on experience at Google Ventures, CapitalG, and South Loop Ventures, I will break down the exact networking and interview blueprint to help you stand out. What We Will Cover: The VC Job Search & AI Automation: How to leverage AI to streamline your search, identify the right firms, and craft compelling resumes and cover letters that bypass the slush pile. Strategic Networking: Tactics to sidestep traditional job portals, find the right partners, and write cold emails that actually convert into coffee chats. Behavioral Prep & The Narrative: Frameworks to answer the dreaded "Why VC?" question and translate your unique background into a venture superpower. Technical Prep & Pitching: A breakdown of essential venture math, cap tables, and how to confidently pitch a startup on the spot while defending your investment thesis against pushback. Outcomes: By the end of our time together, you will have a concrete roadmap to build a proprietary network, crush your technical screens, and tackle interviews with the mindset of a seasoned investor. Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP and secure your spot. Let's get you on the path to success in venture capital!

The $100K H-1B Pathway: Landing Your Role in BigTech

Breaking into Big Tech on an H-1B can feel overwhelming, but the right strategy can dramatically increase your odds. In this session, we’ll break down how candidates successfully land six-figure roles at top tech companies while navigating visa considerations, recruiting timelines, and employer sponsorship realities. You’ll learn how to position your skills for high-impact roles, target companies and teams that regularly sponsor, and avoid common mistakes that limit international candidates’ opportunities. Whether you’re early in your search or actively recruiting, this session will give you a clearer roadmap to securing a Big Tech role that supports long-term career growth in the U.S.

MBA Interview Series: Columbia

​The Columbia Business School interview is your chance to move beyond the application and show who you are as a candidate. In this event, Melanie E. (a former CBS Adcomm and interviewer) will walk you through what to expect, how to prepare, and strategies to stand out in the CBS interview process. You’ll gain insight into the types of questions asked, how to tell your story with confidence, and what Columbia admissions committees value most in applicants. ​Whether you’re applying this round or preparing for the future, this session will give you the tools to approach your interview with clarity, poise, and authenticity.

Wharton Career Goals Essay: Got a Consultant Admitted (Class of 2027)

The complete 500-word career goals essay from an admitted Wharton applicant, reproduced as submitted and anonymized. A first-gen candidate with an accounting and M&A consulting background traces a through-line from his uncle's corner store to a Head of Corporate Strategy ambition — and maps every named Wharton resource to a specific, honestly admitted gap. Includes a "Why This Essay Worked" breakdown (the memory-driven hook, the goal framed as reversing a trend the applicant witnessed firsthand, the verifiable short-term plan) plus the structural blueprint so you can build your own version without copying a single sentence.

Offload 25% of Your Day Job, Live: I Automate an Attendee's Real Workflow in 45 [10/17/2026] (Recording)

Most professionals lose hours a week to the same work: reports, status updates, data entry, inbox triage, follow-ups. This isn't a slideshow about AI tools. I'll take a real workflow from a registrant and automate it live, from start to finish. What you'll see: How to spot which parts of your week are automatable, and which aren't worth trying A live build, from messy process to working automation The simple tool setup behind it (AI assistants, Make/n8n-style automation, your existing apps) How to turn saved hours into a story that gets you promoted or hired Want your workflow automated live? Describe it in the registration question. I'll pick 1–2 to build on the call. Best for: operators, CSMs, analysts, ops and sales professionals who want leverage now, and people using that leverage as proof for their next role.

How to Build a Successful Law School Application

A successful law school application takes more than strong numbers—it requires strategy, storytelling, and smart planning. This session is designed to help you understand how to build a complete, compelling law school application. In this event, you’ll learn how to strengthen each component of your application, from academics and test scores to personal statements and recommendations. We’ll also cover common mistakes to avoid and how to position yourself effectively in a competitive applicant pool. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your materials, you’ll leave with clear guidance and greater confidence.

(Jul. 2024) How an AdCom Evaluates an MBA Application

A behind-the-scenes look at the MBA admissions process, breaking down how AdComs assess your resume, essays, recommendations, and overall story to make admit decisions.

New Year, Strong Med School Application

A new year is the perfect time to reset your strategy and strengthen your medical school application. This session is designed to help you approach the med school admissions process with clarity, structure, and confidence. In this event, you’ll learn how to assess your current application profile, plan a smart timeline, and prioritize the elements that matter most—from coursework and testing to personal statements and extracurriculars. We’ll also cover common mistakes and how to position your experiences to tell a compelling story. Whether you’re just getting started or preparing for an upcoming cycle, you’ll leave with clear next steps and a stronger application plan.

Acing the PM Interview: Every Interview Type and How to Prepare for Them [5/29/2026] (Recording)

PM interviews test a wide range of skills, and many candidates struggle to know how to prepare across different formats. This session is for aspiring product managers who want a clear, structured approach to every major interview type. You’ll learn how to tackle product sense, execution, and behavioral questions, how to adapt your approach for each format, and what strong answers consistently demonstrate to interviewers. Join live to ask questions about your own preparation and get guidance on where to focus your effort. The speaker is a senior product manager who regularly coaches candidates through PM interviews. They’ll share the patterns they see across successful applicants and the kinds of feedback typically given in 1:1 interview prep sessions.

Create a free Marketing Agent with Claude and Apify to Win on Linkedin! [7/21/2026] (Recording)

Unlock the power of LinkedIn with AI! Join me, as we explore how Claude and Apify can revolutionize your LinkedIn strategy. With my experience in AI research and development, and a background in creating tailored automation solutions, I'll guide you through the fundamentals of AI agents and research, and how they can be leveraged for content and creative marketing. Whether you're looking to enhance your growth marketing strategies or streamline organizational processes, this session will provide you with the insights you need to succeed. Don't miss out on this opportunity to elevate your LinkedIn presence with AI. Secure your spot today!

What's Next? Deciding Whether to Cancel your Score and/or Retake the LSAT [9/23/2026] (Recording)

Getting an LSAT score you're proud of is only part of the equation. Deciding whether to keep your score, cancel it, or retake can have a major impact on your application strategy, especially when you're already scoring in a competitive range. This session is for LSAT test takers who want to make a smart, informed decision about what to do next. You'll learn how to evaluate your current score, when a retake makes sense, and what factors should guide your decision. Join live to hear from an LSAT expert with 12,000 hours of tutoring experience helping clients reach scores between 170 and 175. The speaker will break down how to think through score cancellation and retakes, including the risks, potential upside, and common mistakes to avoid. Bring your questions and leave with a clearer plan for your next move.

Leading Teams in the Era of AI: Crucial Skills for 2026 and Beyond [9/16/2026] (Recording)

Teams and organizations, along with their managers, are working (or struggling) to 'adapt as they adopt' new AI-enabled processes and tools. First taught as a course at Stanford, 'Leading Teams in the Era of AI' explores key managerial challenges that AI transformation can catalyze, which include: - maintaining motivation and a strong team culture in the face of rapid change and fear - communicating effectively when info saturation is a reality - clarifying roles and rules as AI augmentation and agents blur traditional boundaries - understanding different high level organizational strategies for AI adoption and their associated tradeoffs - increasing the pace and depth of team and organizational learning - recognizing how and why generative AI technology in particular requires new mindsets This session will summarize and highlight key findings and takeaways from the course, while offering a few simple tools to help leaders manage change when technological change keeps accelerating.

Why Your AI Output Looks Right and Isn't — A Verification Checklist for Finance [10/2/2026] (Recording)

AI can produce polished financial analysis that looks convincing even when the underlying numbers, assumptions, or conclusions are wrong. This session is designed for finance professionals who want to use AI more effectively while maintaining the accuracy and judgment required in financial work. You’ll learn a practical checklist for verifying AI-generated outputs, spot common errors in calculations and assumptions, and know when an answer needs deeper review before you rely on it. Attending live gives you the opportunity to ask questions about your own finance workflows and see how to apply these verification practices to real examples. The speaker will walk through practical ways to check AI outputs and share best practices for using AI without losing control of the underlying analysis. If you want to use AI more confidently while knowing when to question its output, it’s worth joining live.

How to Stand Out as a Software Engineer (and Have Fun Doing It) [7/2/2026] (Recording)

After this session, you'll know how to position yourself as a software engineer in a way that gets noticed, not just reviewed. We'll cover how to build a technical profile that reflects real depth, how to communicate your impact in ways that resonate with hiring teams, and how to stay genuinely motivated through a process that can feel repetitive and discouraging. Attending live means you can ask about your specific situation, whether that's a gap in your background, a role you're unsure about, or a portfolio that feels thin, and hear how an experienced engineer thinks through cases like yours in real time. The coach works directly in this space and brings patterns observed across candidates who have successfully navigated competitive engineering pipelines, sharing a slice of that perspective here.

How to Overcome Admissions Obstacles…and Still Get into Your Dream Law School  [7/30/2026] (Recording)

If your application has a weak GPA, an employment gap, or a disciplinary record, this session will show you how to address it directly rather than hope admissions committees overlook it. You will leave knowing how to frame a setback in your personal statement, what addenda actually accomplish when written well, and how to position the rest of your application to carry more weight. Attending live means you can ask about your specific obstacle and hear how an experienced coach thinks through a case like yours in real time, which a recording cannot replicate. The coach works with law school applicants through this process regularly and will be sharing the reasoning behind what actually moves complicated applications forward.

Secrets of the Admissions Office: A Former Admissions Officer and Stanford Graduate Break Down Elite College Admissions

Elite college admissions hinge on how applications are read behind closed doors, not just on grades and test scores. In this session, a former admissions officer and Stanford graduate will reveal how files are evaluated, what makes an applicant memorable, and how admissions committees interpret essays, activities, recommendations, and context together. You’ll learn how to avoid common missteps, highlight authentic impact, and build a cohesive narrative that resonates with highly selective schools.

Leading Teams in the Era of AI: Crucial Skills for 2026 and Beyond [7/21/2026] (Recording)

Teams and organizations, along with their managers, are working (or struggling) to 'adapt as they adopt' new AI-enabled processes and tools. First taught as a course at Stanford, 'Leading Teams in the Era of AI' explores key managerial challenges that AI transformation can catalyze, which include: - maintaining motivation and a strong team culture in the face of rapid change and fear - communicating effectively when info saturation is a reality - clarifying roles and rules as AI augmentation and agents blur traditional boundaries - understanding different high level organizational strategies for AI adoption and their associated tradeoffs - increasing the pace and depth of team and organizational learning - recognizing how and why generative AI technology in particular requires new mindsets This session will summarize and highlight key findings and takeaways from the course, while offering a few simple tools to help leaders manage change when technological change keeps accelerating.

Leading Teams in the Era of AI: Crucial Skills for 2026 and Beyond [8/19/2026] (Recording)

Teams and organizations, along with their managers, are working (or struggling) to 'adapt as they adopt' new AI-enabled processes and tools. First taught as a course at Stanford, 'Leading Teams in the Era of AI' explores key managerial challenges that AI transformation can catalyze, which include: - maintaining motivation and a strong team culture in the face of rapid change and fear - communicating effectively when info saturation is a reality - clarifying roles and rules as AI augmentation and agents blur traditional boundaries - understanding different high level organizational strategies for AI adoption and their associated tradeoffs - increasing the pace and depth of team and organizational learning - recognizing how and why generative AI technology in particular requires new mindsets This session will summarize and highlight key findings and takeaways from the course, while offering a few simple tools to help leaders manage change when technological change keeps accelerating.

Navigating MBA Admissions Panel

The MBA admissions process can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you can make your application truly shine. Join top MBA coaches Faisal K. (Chicago Booth), Bill C. (Paul Merage) and Sue C. (Harvard Business School) as they break down key components of the process—from crafting compelling essays and securing strong recommendations to preparing for interviews. ​Gain practical advice and insider perspectives to help you tell your story effectively and stand out in a competitive applicant pool. Whether you’re just starting or deep into your application, this session will equip you with the tools to navigate admissions with confidence.