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Forrest has had a profoundly positive impact on me and on Kickstarter as a whole! His unique combination of skills in UX, product design, and software development allows him to approach strategy holistically. I’ve noticed that this gave him the exceptional ability to see past surface symptoms and instead tackle core problems in a product and organization. It’s thanks to his leadership that Kickstarter was able to find clever ways to tackle design debt while meeting strategic initiatives. And he’s helped us establish a stronger, more unified voice for design within the organization—a legacy that continues to benefit the team today. Beyond his strategic impact, Forrest is an outstanding mentor. He’s the kind of leader who is always in your corner, ready to offer thoughtful, analytical, and compassionate advice. And with over 20 years of experience observing product development patterns, Forrest has a deep well of insights to draw from, making him a formidable strategic thinker. I often sought his perspective and found our problem-solving conversations invaluable. He genuinely thrives on seeing his team succeed, and his support has left a lasting positive impression on my career. I highly recommend him to any organization looking for a skilled, empathetic, and visionary design leader!

I highly recommend Martin as a coach for anyone looking to grow their data science skills or navigate their career in tech. Martin has a unique combination of technical data expertise, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills. He gave me excellent feedback on sequencing a testing strategy for a new product and validating the right metrics to track. Martin is sharp and able to quickly grasp the core of a problem and guide you to know what's important. Whether you're looking to master technical skills (statistical modeling, machine learning, or experimentation), storytelling, or stakeholder management, Martin is an outstanding teacher who will help you achieve your goals!

There are people in your career who see your potential, jump at the chance to give you the opportunity to showcase it, expand your expertise and inspire you to achieve more. His ability to encourage you to challenge yourself without making you feel incapable is uncommon. In the short period of time I worked with him, Forrest did all of that and more. I was grateful to have experienced his leadership, mentorship, guidance, and trust. His guidance and feedback for the design team was always centered around people, projects, business, and results. He challenged us to expand our design thinking at all times and embrace processes that would help ensure we delivered successful solutions. It was nice to have a manager that was always personable, approachable and friendly. I would certainly work with him again, any time. He's a great candidate to lead and inspire a great design team.

Asha has been incredibly helpful in improving my behavioral responses. I learned to better structure my answer through sessions with her, and these lessons will stay with me in future as well.

Ben is an exceptional coach who genuinely cares about helping others succeed. He has an incredible ability to listen, understand your goals, and guide you in a thoughtful and personalized way. His guidance was instrumental in helping me land a role at McKinsey. From helping me navigate case interviews with tailored feedback to narrowing down my office location choices, his support has been invaluable. Ben’s empathy, expertise, and dedication make him an outstanding resource for anyone pursuing MBA admissions or management consulting roles. I wholeheartedly recommend working with Ben if you’re looking for someone who truly wants to see you thrive!

I highly recommend Kevin as a coach. He has been truly instrumental throughout my career journey, providing invaluable guidance and perspective as I navigated critical career decisions. Kevin has a unique ability to cut through the noise and offer actionable insights that have helped me define and achieve my goals In addition to career navigation, Kevin has been an incredible sounding board when it comes to discussing team dynamics and work situations. His thoughtful approach and experience have helped me better understand my team, fostering stronger collaboration and alignment. Most importantly, when I transitioned into an executive role, Kevin’s guidance was transformative. He helped me build the confidence and capabilities needed to thrive as a leader. From strategic decision-making to developing a leadership style that reflects my values, Kevin’s support made me into a much stronger and more effective leader. If you’re looking for someone who can provide expert guidance, challenge you to grow, and help you unlock your potential, I highly recommend Kevin.

Ben is an incredible coach and mentor. He is kind, empathetic, and very genuine. He asks the right questions to get you thinking about things independently to get to your own decisions and learn in the most sustained way. His mentorship has been instrumental to my professional growth!

Ryan is an outstanding consultant and mentor—one of the best I’ve had in my career. He was instrumental in preparing me for McKinsey, equipping me with a strong consulting toolkit, from Excel modeling and PowerPoint page-building to problem-solving and synthesizing insights. His ability to break down complex concepts with patience and clarity is unmatched, and he tailors his guidance to your goals and learning pace. Ryan’s mentorship is transformative, fostering both professional and personal growth. Anyone working with him on Leland will gain invaluable skills and a truly supportive mentor.

Ben has been a fantastic coach! While I was applying to graduate school, he helped me craft my narrative so well and articulate why I was looking to pivot my career. Once in graduate school, Ben was my trusted thought partner when weighing different career opportunities and job offers. I’m so lucky to have ended up where I have and Ben played a critical role in my journey.

Megha is the best coach - she is so knowledgeable and willing to be a strategic partner. Megha is a thoughtful, empathetic listener who will guide you through everything from picking your schools to writing your essays to navigating big career decisions. She has such incredible experiences to draw on and will tailor her approach to help you succeed. Megha is a rare blend of exceptional in all she does and committed to paying it forward to help others on their own paths.