David Ajoku
Career coach for international professionals breaking into U.S. tech
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Professionals and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Credentials | Degrees from Carnegie Mellon University; Master's in progress at Harvard Kennedy School |
| Practice | Demystifyd |
David Ajoku is a career coach who helps immigrants and international students break into top tech companies in the United States. He built his own career at Apple, NVIDIA, and Tesla after arriving on an F-1 visa. He also earned an EB-2 National Interest Waiver green card. His coaching covers career positioning, professional narrative, and how career choices affect long-term immigration. He founded Demystifyd, a platform for international professionals.
What David helps with
David helps international professionals build a career in the U.S. and plan for long-term immigration success.
- Breaking into elite tech companies
- Crafting a strong professional narrative
- Career positioning for long-term immigration
- Strategies around employer sponsorship
- Entrepreneurship pathways for international professionals
- Building the right professional network
Who David works with
David works with immigrants, international students, and international professionals who want to build a career in the United States. His clients are ambitious and aim to join top tech companies. Many are also thinking about sponsorship and how their career choices affect their immigration future.
Background and qualifications
David came to the United States as an immigrant on an F-1 visa without a clear roadmap. He went on to work with companies like Apple, NVIDIA, and Tesla. He earned degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and is now completing his Master's at Harvard Kennedy School. He also received an EB-2 National Interest Waiver green card based on his work in technology and entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Demystifyd, a platform that helps international professionals find better career opportunities in the U.S.
David Ajoku pricing
David Ajoku reviews
David Ajoku has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
David combines big tech experience at Apple, NVIDIA, and Tesla with firsthand experience of the U.S. immigration process.
Best for international professionals and students who want to join top U.S. tech companies and plan their immigration path.
Common questions
How much does David Ajoku charge?
Coaching with David runs $125 to $200 an hour. Message David from this page for an exact quote.
What does David Ajoku help with?
David Ajoku helps with breaking into elite tech companies, crafting a strong professional narrative, career positioning for long-term immigration and strategies around employer sponsorship.
Does David Ajoku have reviews?
David Ajoku has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is David Ajoku certified?
David Ajoku lists: Degrees from Carnegie Mellon University; Master's in progress at Harvard Kennedy School.
Does David Ajoku work with international students?
Yes. He helps immigrants and international students break into elite tech companies in the U.S.
Does David help with immigration-related career planning?
Yes. His coaching covers sponsorship, career positioning, and entrepreneurship pathways that support long-term immigration success.
How do I contact David Ajoku?
Send David a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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