Conrad Ukropina
MBA admissions consultant for athletes and startup founders
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Stanford University; MS, Stanford University; BS, Stanford University |
Conrad Ukropina is an MBA admissions consultant who also coaches startup founders and career changers. He works most with athletes and people close to sports who want to move into business school, consulting, or entrepreneurship. He is a former NFL kicker and a former McKinsey Engagement Manager. He has started three companies and co-founded Lifespark. He holds an MBA, MS, and BS from Stanford. He has helped clients get into Yale School of Management.
What Conrad helps with
Conrad helps athletes and similar clients move into business school, consulting, and entrepreneurship.
- Getting into MBA programs
- Breaking into management consulting
- Moving from sports into business
- Starting a company
- Career changes into business roles
Who Conrad works with
Conrad specializes in athletes and people in adjacent fields. His clients want to break into entrepreneurship, consulting, or business school. He also works with startup founders.
How Conrad works
Conrad is structured. Every session starts with a checklist that he and the client build together and track. This keeps progress moving from one session to the next.
Background and qualifications
Conrad played as a scholarship kicker and punter on the Stanford football team and is a former NFL kicker. He earned a BS in STS, then returned for a fifth year to finish a master's in Communication. His thesis was on virtual reality. He worked in business development at STRIVR, a Series-A virtual reality start-up, then joined McKinsey as a Senior Business Analyst in San Francisco. He later became an Engagement Manager in New York, focused on consumer, healthcare, and private equity. He earned his MBA at Stanford GSB. He now leads Lifespark as CEO and co-founder.
Conrad Ukropina pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one MBA admissions coaching
- Startup founder coaching
- Management consulting coaching
- Career coaching
Conrad Ukropina reviews
Conrad Ukropina has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a former NFL kicker and McKinsey Engagement Manager who now runs his own company.
Best for athletes who want to get into business school or move into consulting or entrepreneurship.
Common questions
How much does Conrad Ukropina charge?
Coaching with Conrad runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Conrad from this page for an exact quote.
What does Conrad Ukropina help with?
Conrad Ukropina helps with getting into MBA programs, breaking into management consulting, moving from sports into business and starting a company.
Does Conrad Ukropina have reviews?
Conrad Ukropina has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Conrad Ukropina certified?
Conrad Ukropina lists: MBA, Stanford University; MS, Stanford University; BS, Stanford University.
Does Conrad Ukropina work with athletes?
Yes. Athletes and people in adjacent fields are his main focus. They want to move into entrepreneurship, consulting, or business school.
How do I contact Conrad Ukropina?
Send Conrad a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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