Ben Hokenson
Career, admissions and startup coach with venture capital experience
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant and Business coach |
| Credentials | Studied International and Public Affairs and Entrepreneurship at Brown University |
Ben Hokenson is a career, college admissions and entrepreneurship coach. Since 2020, he has worked with 100+ one-on-one clients from 20+ countries and six corporate clients in four countries. He spent 466 hours as an advisor at Crimson Education with 60+ clients. He is a venture fellow and serial founder. He has consulted for Goldman Sachs and Molson Coors, and he has helped clients win pitch competitions and get into schools like Harvard, Stanford, Brown and MIT.
What Ben helps with
Ben helps clients reach goals in careers, school admissions and business. His work ranges from job searches to startup growth.
- Landing top jobs
- Getting into schools like Harvard, Stanford, Brown and MIT
- Winning pitch competitions
- Growing startups
- Creating business courses
- Executing special projects
- Pitching and business development
Who Ben works with
Ben has coached 100+ one-on-one clients from 20+ countries. He has also worked with six corporate clients in four countries. His clients include students aiming for top universities, founders growing startups, and people going after top jobs.
Background and qualifications
Ben studied International and Public Affairs and Entrepreneurship at Brown University. He is a serial founder who has built companies in technology, social media, fashion entertainment and education. He did internal risk management consulting for Goldman Sachs in New York City and marketing consulting for Molson Coors. He worked as an advisor and entrepreneurship expert at Crimson Education. Since February 2025 he has helped Reach Out Education Consulting build curriculum and counsel students on the path to university. Since April 2025 he has been a venture fellow at a tech-focused VC firm.
Ben Hokenson pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- Corporate coaching
- Messaging before booking
Ben Hokenson reviews
Ben Hokenson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Combines venture capital and founder experience with admissions advising for students aiming at top universities.
Best for students and early founders who want help with top school admissions, pitching or launching a business.
Common questions
How much does Ben Hokenson charge?
Coaching with Ben runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ben Hokenson help with?
Ben Hokenson helps with landing top jobs, getting into schools like Harvard, Stanford, Brown and MIT, winning pitch competitions and growing startups.
Does Ben Hokenson have reviews?
Ben Hokenson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Ben Hokenson certified?
Ben Hokenson lists: Studied International and Public Affairs and Entrepreneurship at Brown University.
Can I message Ben before booking?
Yes. You can start chatting with Ben before you get started. He suggests booking sessions at least a few days ahead.
How do I contact Ben Hokenson?
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