Chris Cameron
Business operations and strategy coach for STEM talent
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthOperations and systemsStartups and foundersCareer changeConsulting and finance recruitingTech careers |
| Works with | Founders and business owners, Professionals and Engineers |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | PhD in Mechanical Engineering; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering |
Chris Cameron is a business operations and strategy coach who helps STEM talent move into strategy, operations and AI roles. He is a former McKinsey consultant and a current Strategy and Operations leader at Scale AI, where he manages one of the company's largest GenAI client relationships. At Google X's carbon capture moonshot, he helped close over $50M in commercial deals. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and has coached more than 100 clients.
What Chris helps with
Chris helps people with technical backgrounds move into business roles at top firms. He also works with operators and founders on strategy and scaling.
- Business strategy development
- Competitive analysis
- Financial analysis
- Market research
- Negotiation skills
- Operations management
- Process improvement
- Moving from a STEM background into strategy and ops roles
Who Chris works with
Chris works with people from STEM and technical backgrounds who want to move into business roles. He also coaches ambitious operators, founders and early-career professionals. His clients have gone on to firms like McKinsey, Amazon and Goldman Sachs.
Background and qualifications
Chris is a former McKinsey consultant and a current Strategy and Operations leader at Scale AI. He manages one of the company's largest GenAI client relationships. Earlier, he built and scaled operations at early-stage startups and high-growth tech companies. At Google X's carbon capture moonshot, he worked with the CEO, CCO and CTO on engineering execution and investor strategy. He holds a PhD and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He has also mentored students and professionals for more than a decade.
Chris Cameron pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
Chris Cameron reviews
Chris Cameron has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former McKinsey consultant and Stanford-trained engineer who now leads strategy and operations work at Scale AI.
Best for engineers and technical professionals who want to break into strategy, operations or consulting roles.
Common questions
How much does Chris Cameron charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $100 to $250 an hour. Message Chris from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chris Cameron help with?
Chris Cameron helps with business strategy development, competitive analysis, financial analysis and market research.
Does Chris Cameron have reviews?
Chris Cameron has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Chris Cameron certified?
Chris Cameron lists: PhD in Mechanical Engineering; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Does Chris Cameron coach people from technical backgrounds?
Yes. He has mentored hundreds of people from STEM and technical backgrounds into firms like McKinsey, Amazon and Goldman Sachs.
How do I contact Chris Cameron?
Send Chris a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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