Jak L.
Career coach for people breaking into VC and PE
| Hourly rate range | $85 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Based in | United Kingdom |
| Sessions | Online |
Jak L. coaches candidates who want to break into venture capital and private equity. At the fund, Jak sat on the hiring side and designed the case studies used to test candidates. Jak also screened hundreds of CVs for roles from Analyst to Senior Investor.
What Jak helps with
Jak works with people who want to land jobs in VC and PE. The focus is on the interview steps and on how investors think when they hire.
- Case studies for VC and PE interviews
- Building investment theses
- LBO modeling
- Understanding how investors and hiring managers think
- CVs that pass a 30-second first screen
- Negotiation
- Networking and personal brand
- Moving up the ladder in high finance
Who Jak works with
Jak works with candidates trying to enter venture capital and private equity. Clients include investment bankers and private equity professionals. Jak also mentors people building careers in high finance, including VC.
Background and qualifications
There Jak deployed $230m+ from Series A to growth. Jak designed the hiring case studies and interview processes for Analysts, Associates and Senior Investors. Jak went from Citi analyst to partner-track Senior Investor in under 7 years. Jak also led sell-side negotiations on a €400m+ exit.
Jak L. pricing
Programs and services
- One-hour coaching sessions
Jak L. reviews
The CoachVouch take
Jak designed the case studies and hiring processes at a $550m VC fund, so Jak knows what the hiring side looks for.
Best for bankers and PE professionals who want to move into VC or PE and need to pass case study interviews.
Common questions
How much does Jak L. charge?
Coaching with Jak runs $85 to $160 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jak L. help with?
Jak L. helps with case studies for VC and PE interviews, building investment theses, lBO modeling and understanding how investors and hiring managers think.
Does Jak L. coach online?
Jak is based in United Kingdom. Sessions are online.
Does Jak help with VC case studies?
Yes. Jak designed the case studies used to test candidates at a $550m VC fund and coaches candidates on case studies, investment theses and LBO modeling.
How do I contact Jak L.?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with Jak and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
Similar coaches to compare
Tick "Compare" on any coach to add them to your intro request.
André H.
André H. is a career coach for people who want to get into consulting or move up in it. He is a former Roland Berger recruiter, consultant and headhunter. He interviewed with 41 leading firms himself. He has helped 561+ people get offers at firms like McKinsey, BCG and Bain. His strongest markets are Germany, the DACH region, the UK, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the wider Middle East.
Brittany G.
Brittany G. is a career coach who helps people land consulting and strategy roles. She works in Strategy and Operations and has 7+ years as an MBB consultant and as Chief of Staff to a tech CEO. She has led strategy, operations and growth projects at tech and healthcare start-ups. Clients work with her on resumes, case prep, interviews, career transitions and pay negotiation. She says her clients have gained over $300K in added compensation.
Dessy K.
Dessy K. is a career coach for people who want to break into or move up in product management. She also works with management consultants and managers of product managers. Dessy is a Senior Product Leader at TikTok and worked at Amazon and Bukalapak. She has coached more than 100 professionals and students, and past mentees have received offers from TikTok, Meta, Google and Amazon. She has reviewed over 2,000 resumes.
James T.
James T. is a career and leadership coach who helps product managers, investment bankers, management consultants, analysts, operations leaders and founders. He has over two decades of leadership experience at BCG, Accenture, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, N.A.T.O. and the U.S. military. He has guided more than 1,000 candidates through interviews. He moved from investment banking into consulting and then into entrepreneurship without extra degrees. He also coaches on resumes, salary negotiation and leadership.
Browse related
Last updated September 2026. Request a correction.