Business Operations & Strategy Coaches

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!

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in business strategy and operations, I currently work in GTM Strategy & Operations at Palo Alto Networks. My journey began at Deloitte Consulting, where I advanced from Analyst to Engagement Manager, honing my skills in strategic consulting and project management. I hold an MBA from Michigan's Ross School of Business, where I was an admissions and career coach and have continued in that capacity as an alum. Whether you're looking to break into strategy roles or advance your career, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

Pivoting between industries can feel impossible, especially trying to connect the experiences you have with what the hiring team thinks they need. This is especially hard when trying to pivot into strategy at a tech company, startup, or bank if you don’t have a traditional consulting background. Sometimes it can feel impossible to get through the front door when your skills may not sound like an apples-to-apples lateral move. I've personally experienced this when I made the jump from Equity Research at Morgan Stanley to Growth Strategy at Oscar Health and into Investment Banking Strategy at JPMorgan. My goal is to help navigate the muddy waters, advise on ways to speak about your experiences, help you shape your resumes and prep for interviews, and most importantly, position you for success in your new role. Learn how to pass case interviews from someone who successfully did so without any consulting experience.

I tripled my salary in 5 years and negotiated a fully remote status in Hawaii when my company pushed RTO. Now I coach job seekers to do the same: sharper positioning, stronger interviews (including case), and higher offers. I work in strategy & ops at Visa on executive-facing, high-impact initiatives. I’ve held roles in corporate strategy and revenue operations at Visa and Lucid Software. I’ve coached clients into opportunities across strategy, marketing, investment banking, tech sales, tourism, and even medical school admissions. Previous clients have landed offers from Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Visa, and the Department of Defense. If you’re ready to make a move, I’d love to help you chart the most direct path to it.

I graduated Harvard Business School in 2018 and one of the favorite parts of school was serving as an admissions representative and helping prospective students navigate the admissions process. I am passionate and excited to help clients pursue their business degree in the way and place that best fits their needs. Before business school I worked as a marketing engineer at Texas Instruments (yes, the calculator company) in a role that was a liaison between our sellers in the field and engineers at corporate. It was a great job but I knew I wanted to learn more about business through an MBA. I quickly realized telling my story and background was tricky for a business setting because of how “non traditional” it was. Thus began my hate-affair with the phrase “non traditional”. I believe anyone and everyone regardless of your background has something to contribute to and can benefit from a business education. Thinking through what that could look like for clients and sharing what I’ve learned from my research and experience is why I coach in my spare time. After graduating HBS, I received a full time off from my internship in strategy and operations at Google and now work in the office of the CTO at Verily. During my time at Google, I helped Google Cloud scale with the growing industry and also worked part time in our internal incubator, Area120, on an AI integrated home fitness platform startup and now do chief of staff/strat ops functions for Verily's tech org. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and dogs, scuba diving, teaching fitness classes, and watching college football.

With a successful track record in scaling businesses and enhancing operational processes, I have acquired a depth of knowledge in strategic planning, project execution, and team leadership. As a Director of Growth Operations for a tech startup, I implemented growth strategies that doubled revenue year over year and led to a significant increase in both B2B clients and B2C users. My experience extends beyond strategic planning to the meticulous execution of operational initiatives, from a comprehensive overhaul of system architectures to seamless 3rd-party integrations. This holistic approach has led to substantial improvements in efficiency and profitability, driving exponential growth for the companies I've worked with. In my coaching sessions, I offer the opportunity to leverage my insights and experiences to advance your business strategy and operations prowess. Whether you're looking to refine your business strategy, improve your operational processes, or simply understand the intersection between the two, I'm here to guide and empower you toward your business goals.

Hello and welcome to my profile! With a robust background in business strategy and operations, I bring a wealth of experience from top-tier companies like Bain & Company and Golden Gate Capital. As the President of CoreStream and former COO, I've honed my skills in company strategy, revenue optimization, and operational improvements. My journey also includes co-founding a successful startup, Footstep Labs, where I led innovative solutions in healthcare technology. Over the years, I've coached about a dozen individuals, helping them navigate complex business landscapes and achieve their professional goals. Let's connect to discuss how I can support your journey in business strategy and operations!

After two years at Bain & Company, I made a deliberate transition into a Business Operations and Strategy role at LinkedIn, one of the world's leading technology companies. I understand what it takes to translate a consulting background into a compelling case for tech, which roles actually make sense coming out of professional services, and what hiring managers at top tech companies are looking for in strategy and operations candidates. The move from consulting to tech is one that many people want to make but few have a clear roadmap for. I can help you understand the landscape, position your experience effectively, and walk into interviews with the confidence of someone who has already made the transition successfully.

I’m a former VC where I evaluated hundreds of founders, reviewed pitch decks, built investment theses, and led diligence for both private and public investments. I later became the CEO and founder of a venture-backed startup funded by Silicon Valley and Singapore-based VCs, giving me firsthand experience building strategy, GTM plans, and fundraising materials from the founder side. My background includes 20 years in strategy, finance, and operations across roles at Catcha Group (Southeast Asia’s leading venture builder) and the Clermont Group (private equity). I specialize in helping early-stage companies clarify their business model, craft investor-ready narratives, and structure compelling pitch decks and strategic plans. Whether you need to refine your fundraising story, tighten your strategy, or build a clear and persuasive pitch, I bring the perspective of both an investor and a founder to help you communicate your value and accelerate your growth.

I spent 1.5 years at LinkedIn as part of their strategy and analytics rotational program. I spent 12 months in BizOps and 6 months in Sales Ops. I've done dozens of resume reviews, networking strategy sessions, mock interviews, etc. Excited to help you become a competitive applicant!