Dean Uata
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Northwestern University |
He offers Build with AI, Career Coaching and Startup Careers. He works in growth at Leland. He is also a venture scout for Soma Capital, a San Francisco fund with $1B AUM that has invested in over 20 unicorns. That work has him sourcing deals and spotting early talent. He studied philosophy at Northwestern University.
What Dean helps with
Dean works with people who want to build with AI agents and people who want careers in startups.
- Building products with AI agents
- Getting into startup careers
- Career coaching for early-career professionals
- Finding early-stage companies to join or build
Background and qualifications
Dean Uata works in growth at Leland, a platform for coaching, classes and content that help people reach career and education goals. He has been there since April 2025. He is also a venture scout at Soma Capital, a San Francisco fund with $1B AUM that has invested in over 20 unicorns, including Deel, Ramp, Ironclad and Rippling. In that role he sources deals and spots early talent. He interned in management consulting and non-profit consulting in 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Northwestern University.
Dean Uata pricing
Programs and services
- Build with AI coaching
- Career coaching
- Startup careers coaching
- Leland+ resources
Dean Uata reviews
The CoachVouch take
Spots early talent and sources deals as a venture scout for Soma Capital, a fund that has invested in over 20 unicorns.
Best for people building early-stage companies or aiming for a career at a startup.
Common questions
How much does Dean Uata charge?
Coaching with Dean runs $80 to $160 an hour. Message Dean from this page for an exact quote.
What does Dean Uata help with?
Dean Uata helps with building products with AI agents, getting into startup careers, career coaching for early-career professionals and finding early-stage companies to join or build.
Is Dean Uata certified?
Dean Uata lists: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Northwestern University.
How do I contact Dean Uata?
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