Jess Yuen
Executive coach for leaders at VC-backed organizations
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $255 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Executives and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
Jess Yuen is an executive and business coach who works with leaders at fast changing organizations. Jess coaches CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CHROs, CTOs, CROs, and other executives, mostly at VC-backed companies. Jess came to coaching as an operator. Before that, Jess was an engineer at Stanford, a consultant at McKinsey, and a three-time startup operator. That mix gives Jess a hands-on view of how growing companies run.
Good fit if
- You want help with ceo and founder coaching
- You want help with leadership development
- You want help with startups and founders
- You're in a senior leadership role
- You run or are starting your own business
Who Jess works with
Jess works with senior leaders at fast changing organizations, mainly those backed by venture capital. Clients include CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CHROs, CTOs, CROs, and other executives.
Background and qualifications
Jess started as an engineer at Stanford. Jess then worked as a consultant at McKinsey. After that, Jess worked as an operator at three startups. Jess moved from operating into advising and coaching, and now works with leaders at mainly VC-backed organizations.
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An operator turned coach who has worked as a McKinsey consultant and a three-time startup operator.
Best for C-suite leaders at VC-backed companies that are changing fast.
Common questions
How much does Jess Yuen charge?
Coaching with Jess runs $130 to $255 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jess Yuen help with?
Jess Yuen focuses on ceo and founder coaching, leadership development and startups and founders.
Which executives does Jess Yuen coach?
Jess coaches CEOs, CFOs, COOs, CHROs, CTOs, CROs, and other executives. Most work is with VC-backed organizations.
How do I contact Jess Yuen?
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