Irene Liu
Startup founder advisor and CEO of Chiyo
| Hourly rate range | $85 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, UC Berkeley; Master's degree in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School; Forbes 30 under 30 |
Irene Liu is an advisor for startup founders. She also offers career coaching. She is the CEO and cofounder of Chiyo, a VC-backed startup in maternal nutrition. She started her career at Airbnb, then worked in venture capital. She has raised more than $4M and grown her company to 7 figures. She has built a company from zero with no outside funding, raised several rounds, and built a team. She has also led a company through a crisis.
What Irene helps with
Irene works with founders on the steps of building a startup, from the first idea to a growing team. She also helps clients with career goals.
- Building a startup from zero with no outside funding
- Raising funding across multiple rounds
- Scaling a company
- Building and growing a team
- Getting through a company crisis
- Career coaching, including landing roles at companies like Adobe
Background and qualifications
Irene started her career at Airbnb and later worked in venture capital. She is now CEO and cofounder of Chiyo, a VC-backed company that offers meal programs and education for mothers from fertility through postpartum. She was a Venture Fellow at Human Ventures in 2021 and an Impact Investing Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. She holds a business degree from UC Berkeley and a master's in public policy. She was named to the Forbes 30 under 30 list.
Irene Liu pricing
Irene Liu reviews
Irene Liu has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Irene is a current startup CEO who has raised more than $4M and grown her company to 7 figures.
Best for startup founders who want guidance on fundraising, scaling, and building a team from a working founder.
Common questions
How much does Irene Liu charge?
Coaching with Irene runs $85 to $160 an hour. Message Irene from this page for an exact quote.
What does Irene Liu help with?
Irene Liu helps with building a startup from zero with no outside funding, raising funding across multiple rounds, scaling a company and building and growing a team.
Does Irene Liu have reviews?
Irene Liu has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Irene Liu certified?
Irene Liu lists: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, UC Berkeley; Master's degree in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School; Forbes 30 under 30.
Does Irene Liu help with career goals as well as startups?
Yes. She offers career coaching alongside her work with startup founders. She has helped clients get into Adobe.
How do I contact Irene Liu?
Send Irene a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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