Jean-Philippe Odunlami
MBA admissions consultant for applicants moving out of professional sports
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Credentials | Master of Business Administration; Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business |
| Practice | The MBA Exchange |
Jean-Philippe Odunlami is an MBA admissions consultant with The MBA Exchange. He helps applicants prepare for business school, including people moving out of professional sports. He has worked as a Managing Consultant since 2013 and as Executive Director at Focus Venture Holdings since 2007. His finance background includes time at J.P. Morgan in investment management and private banking. He also holds an MBA himself.
What Jean-Philippe helps with
He works on MBA applications, including the path from professional sports into business school.
- MBA admissions
- Applying to business school after a career in professional sports
Background and qualifications
Jean-Philippe has been a Managing Consultant since 2013 and Executive Director at Focus Venture Holdings since 2007, where his work covers mergers and acquisitions and portfolio management. He worked at J.P. Morgan from 2003 to 2005 in investment management and private banking. He also did a finance internship at L'Oréal in 2002. He earned an MBA from 2005 to 2007 and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, finishing in 2003.
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Jean-Philippe Odunlami reviews
Jean-Philippe Odunlami has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 22 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
An MBA admissions consultant with a finance and M&A background who also works with applicants leaving professional sports.
Best for professional athletes who want to move into an MBA program.
Common questions
How much does Jean-Philippe Odunlami charge?
Coaching with Jean-Philippe runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jean-Philippe Odunlami help with?
Jean-Philippe Odunlami helps with mBA admissions and applying to business school after a career in professional sports.
Does Jean-Philippe Odunlami have reviews?
Jean-Philippe Odunlami has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 22 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jean-Philippe Odunlami certified?
Jean-Philippe Odunlami lists: Master of Business Administration; Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business.
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