Daniel Faierman
MBA admissions consultant and early stage venture capital partner
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
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| Credentials | Bachelor of Arts, Yale; Magna Cum Laude |
Daniel Faierman is an MBA admissions consultant who helps candidates build a strong story for top business schools. He was admitted to both HBS and GSB himself. He works with people from traditional and non-traditional backgrounds. Daniel is also a partner at an early stage VC firm. Before that he worked in finance, investing, and brand roles at AB InBev, Danone, and PepsiCo. He shares example GSB and HBS essays and a recommendation letter.
What Daniel helps with
Daniel helps applicants shape their story and handle each part of the MBA application. He works with people who feel their background or test scores are ordinary.
- Writing MBA application essays
- Building a resume
- Choosing which schools to target
- Preparing letters of recommendation
- Planning GMAT strategy
- Completing the full application
- Preparing for interviews
- Handling a waitlist
Who Daniel works with
Daniel works with MBA candidates from traditional and non-traditional backgrounds. This includes applicants who worry that their GMAT score or life story is not strong enough to stand out.
Background and qualifications
He worked as an investor at Selva Ventures from March 2021 to June 2022. Earlier he was a manager at AB InBev from April 2018 to September 2021, and held roles at Danone and PepsiCo. He earned a BA from Yale, graduating magna cum laude, and played on the varsity tennis team. He was admitted to HBS and GSB after working with several coaches.
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Daniel Faierman reviews
Daniel Faierman has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Daniel was admitted to both HBS and GSB and now works as a venture capital partner.
Best for MBA applicants who want help turning an ordinary-seeming background into a strong story for top schools.
Common questions
How much does Daniel Faierman charge?
Coaching with Daniel runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Daniel from this page for an exact quote.
What does Daniel Faierman help with?
Daniel Faierman helps with writing MBA application essays, building a resume, choosing which schools to target and preparing letters of recommendation.
Does Daniel Faierman have reviews?
Daniel Faierman has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Daniel Faierman certified?
Daniel Faierman lists: Bachelor of Arts, Yale; Magna Cum Laude.
Can Daniel help if I am on a waitlist?
Yes. Daniel offers waitlist strategy as one of the parts of the application process he supports.
How do I contact Daniel Faierman?
Send Daniel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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