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Hello and welcome! I am Parina Daswaney, and I'm passionate about helping ambitious individuals like you achieve their career goals. My unique background combines the rigor of corporate strategy and operations with the creativity of entrepreneurship. As an international student, I landed internships at Wayfair my sophomore year and Ralph Lauren my junior year, building a solid foundation in business strategy and operations. This hard work paid off when I secured a full-time position at Wayfair after graduating. I quickly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming a manager while also successfully navigating the complexities of obtaining a green card. Following Wayfair, I further honed my skills and experience in a fast-paced environment at DoorDash. Beyond my corporate experience, I've also gained invaluable insight into the world of venture capital by consulting for XRC Ventures and DSG Ventures and built up my own successful side hustle, Blog Beauty Boss and Dance With Parina. This varied experience has equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to help you navigate complex business landscapes and achieve your strategic goals. Whether you're working on refining your operational efficiency, building your business strategy, or developing your leadership skills, I can provide the tailored guidance to support your growth. Let's connect and explore how I can help you reach your full potential!

I have launched and scaled 2 companies and have invested in over 10. I understand unique business landscapes and can help with unit economics, go to market, business model, etc

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in business strategy and operations, I bring a wealth of experience from my roles as Founder and CEO of HDO Health and as a Board Advisor at Remento. My journey includes strategic consulting and leadership development through The Leadership Seed, where I help individuals and organizations unlock their leadership potential. As a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, I stay at the forefront of management and leadership trends, ensuring my clients receive cutting-edge insights. Whether you're looking to refine your business strategy or enhance operational efficiency.

Hello and welcome to my profile! With extensive experience at McKinsey & Company, where I served as an Engagement Manager and led cross-functional teams in solving complex business challenges, I am well-equipped to guide you in business strategy and operations. My role at McKinsey honed my skills in client development, coaching, and translating strategy into actionable results. Currently, as the Head of Growth & Strategy at ServiceNow, I continue to drive impactful business transformations. I have successfully coached five individuals, helping them navigate their career paths and achieve their professional goals. Let's connect and explore how I can support your journey to success!

I've spent 15+ years as a strategic operations leader at large companies, like Amazon and Accenture, and high-growth startups. Throughout my career, I've leveraged my diverse cross-functional expertise in operations, vendor management, supply chain, and customer service to deliver meaningful business impact, customer experience, and operational excellence. I've also refined my leadership capabilities and progressed from individual contributor to team member to executive leader. Whether you're stepping into a new role, tackling a business problem, or ready to lead with greater confidence and impact, I offer real-world insights and proven strategies to support your development. I’ve successfully coached Strategy and Operations leaders at all levels to navigate complexity, build high-operforming teams, deliver business results, and achieve their career goals.

As a qualified career coach specializing in consulting and strategy roles, my expertise comes from extensive industry experience and a passion for empowering students. With a background in top-tier consulting firms and tech, I've interviewed hundreds of candidates, giving me invaluable insights into what companies seek. I offer personalized coaching and interview preparation to help candidates stand out and excel in their career pursuits. Let's work together to achieve your goals and secure that dream role in consulting or strategy.

With a diverse background in business strategy and operations, I bring a wealth of experience to help you achieve your entrepreneurial and business goals. As the COO of QUALITY, I have honed my skills in creating intentional, emotionally safe environments for meaningful connections, blending professional matchmaking with strategic business insights. My role as Co-Founder of SONIC UNITY and Entrepreneur in Residence at Oneday has equipped me with the expertise to guide early-stage founders in launching successful ventures. Additionally, my consultancy, Be My Guest, specializes in innovative cuisine and sustainable business practices, offering tailored coaching and mentorship programs. Let's connect to explore how I can support your business journey with strategic insights and personalized guidance.

As a trusted advisor to executives at companies like LinkedIn (Microsoft), Google, Databricks, and Gilead, I combine strategic business acumen with deep leadership development expertise. My track record includes driving 75M+ in transformation benefits and launching international growth strategies that generated 166M+ in new business. Leaders hire me for my unique ability to accelerate both business results and leadership effectiveness—whether that's shortening complex BB sales cycles by 2-8 months or developing high-performance teams. A crucial part of my approach leverages the 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘠𝘰𝘶 assessment, developed by Ray Dalio’s organization, to elevate leaders’ self-awareness and effectiveness. As one of a select group of certified PrinciplesYou facilitators, I guide leaders in identifying opportunities for strategic alignment and unlocking their potential to drive lasting impact within their organizations. As an author of multiple leadership books and an award-winning Business Coach (US SBA THRIVE program), I help executives and business owners transform their organizations through strategic repositioning, operational excellence, and enhanced leadership capabilities. Clients value my hands-on style and ability to oscillate between strategic foresight and operational impact.

I am here to help you! I specialize in guiding candidates through the end-to-end process of earning a Business Operations role at major companies like LinkedIn, Google, Meta, and others. Over the last 4 years at LinkedIn Business Operations (BizOps), I have conducted behavioral and case interviews plus been in the discussions on the final hiring decision. My coaching approach is centered on empowering individuals with the tips / tricks to both get their resume to the "top of the pile" and then rock their behavioral and case interviews. I'm currently a Manager at LinkedIn and advise leaders on how to shape the product strategy to generate the greatest business impact. This role has enabled my passion for using data-analytics and strategy to inform business decisions. Prior to LinkedIn, I worked for 3 years as a Consultant at Deloitte within the Healthcare industry. For those hoping to make the transition to Business Operations, I am here to share the learnings, best practices, and resources that I have curated to earn your dream role. I also just love talking and meeting new people, so feel free to schedule a free Intro Call or drop a note if anything on my profile connects with your goals.

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from The Wharton School and an MD from Drexel University College of Medicine, I bring a unique blend of healthcare and business expertise to my coaching. Over the years, I've held executive leadership roles, including CEO of Aware Recovery Care and Founder of Lacuna Health, where I led strategic initiatives and innovations in healthcare management. My experience spans across strategic positioning, market entry, and operational excellence, having worked with companies like Kindred Healthcare and Highmark Health. I am passionate about helping clients navigate complex business strategies and operations, leveraging my extensive background to drive success. Let's connect to explore how I can support your business goals!