Ben Lazaroff

Ben Lazaroff

Writer @ Staying Human | Stanford MBA | ex-McKinsey

I specialize in

Career Advancement
Business & Money
Fundraising 101

I help people land at top-tier MBA programs, build companies and raise funding.

Background & Highlights

Real, direct feedback that helps you develop yourself more quickly

1:1 guidance that will accelerate your progress in life and career

Helping you articulate what you care about, and why you care about it.

Developing your skills in writing, clarity and communication

About me

In just three years, I've built a coaching advisory practice zero to $500k in annual net income. Each year on Leland, my MBA coaching practice has doubled, working with hundreds of clients spanning 30+ countries. With 150+ testimonials via Leland, leading a platform of 3000+ coaches for three straight years across all categories, I've built an outcomes-driven line of work through a combination of 1:1 coaching, classes, events and digital content. I'm now taking on 3-5 coaches to help them build their coaching practices, focusing on individuals hoping to move from five to six figures in revenue. I've paired my coaching work with startup fundraising, city policy, writing and working alongside multiple founders to scale and develop their products from the earliest stages of development. Collectively, I've helped 10 different startups raise over $80M in seed through Series A rounds, specializing in cybersecurity, biotech and labor marketplaces. Prior to coaching, I was a consultant at McKinsey, then moved into Economic Development Policy for the City of Chicago under Mayor Rahm Emanuel before earning an MBA at Stanford (Class of '21). I also hold an B.A. from WashU in St. Louis in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology and Economics.

You'll get advice on

  • Top MBA Applications & Career Pathfinding
  • Startup Fundraising & Pitch Development
  • Speechwriting, Ghostwriting & Editing
  • Policy Creation & Evaluation
  • Chess

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