let’s build something together
whether you're launching a venture, leading educational innovation, or navigating your next career move, I bring frameworks from building, scaling, and advising to help you succeed
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who this is for:
Pre-seed founders validating ideas
Early-stage startups figuring out GTM strategy
what we can work on:
Market validation and competitive positioning
Business model design and pricing strategy
Go-to-market strategy and distribution planning
Fundraising preparation (pitch, deck, investor strategy)
Product roadmap and scaling strategy
how we work together: All startup advisory happens through Leland's platform, where you can book packages or hourly sessions tailored to your specific challenges!
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who this is for:
K12 school districts implementing AI across academics and operations
EdTech companies developing products for K12 markets
Educational nonprofits and foundations serving K12
School administrators navigating digital transformation
What we can work on:
AI strategy workshopsand ethical implementation for K12 environments
EdTech product selection, adoption, and scaling
Teacher training and professional development on AI literacy
Policy development and responsible innovation frameworks
Partnership strategy between schools and edtech providers
How we work together: Custom consulting engagements tailored to your institution's needs — from strategic advisory to hands-on program implementation. I’m also open to one-off speaker opportunities
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who this is for:
Universities building entrepreneurship programs or innovation hubs
Higher education institutions developing AI integration strategies
Companies creating workforce learning and professional development programs
Lifelong learning platforms and continuing education providers
what we can work on:
Entrepreneurship program design and ecosystem building (like Stanford's Education Entrepreneurship Hub)
Curriculum development for entrepreneurship and innovation
University-industry partnership development
Workforce learning strategy and adult education programs
Research translation and thought leadership development
how we work together: Strategic advisory, program design, or hands-on partnership for long-term institutional transformation.
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who this is for:
Ambitious professionals navigating career growth, transitions, and competitive opportunities in consulting, tech, and startups.
what we can work on:
Career Advisory — Strategic career planning, personal branding, and positioning yourself for your next opportunity.
Finding New Jobs — Job search strategy, resume and LinkedIn optimization, networking frameworks, and interview preparation.
Negotiating Offers — Offer evaluation, compensation benchmarking, negotiation scripts, and choosing between multiple opportunities.
Getting Promoted — Internal positioning strategy, building executive presence, managing up, and creating promotion-worthy impact.
Skilling Up for AI — Understanding AI's impact on your industry, identifying relevant skills, and positioning yourself as AI-literate.
how we work together: All career coaching happens through Leland's platform, where you can book packages or hourly sessions tailored to your specific challenges!
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who this is for:
Professionals and students applying to competitive MBA and graduate programs who wants strategic advice from someone who's been there
Aspiring Stanford graduates
what we can work on:
Graduate School Applications — End-to-end support for MBA and graduate program applications, from essays to resume to interview prep
Picking the Right Programs — Strategic school selection based on your career goals, profile, and what different programs actually offer beyond rankings
Getting Into Stanford — Specialized coaching for Stanford GSB and Stanford graduate programsI know what they look for
Top Program Strategy — Positioning yourself for HBS, Stanford GSB, Wharton, Sloan, and other M7/T15 programs
how we work together: All admissions coaching happens through Leland's platform, where you can book packages or hourly sessions tailored to your specific challenges!