Jiali Yu
Business operations and strategy coach and MBA admissions advisor
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $250 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | MBA, Entrepreneurship and Business Analytics; Bachelor of Commerce, Economics and Finance |
Jiali Yu is a business operations and strategy coach who also helps people with MBA applications. Jiali has sat on the Chicago Booth Admissions Committee, so Jiali knows what top programs look for. Jiali's work history includes strategy and operations roles at Flexible Finance, Rokt and Yext. At Rokt Jiali worked on a Series E capital raise and the AfterSell acquisition. Jiali helps clients think through business problems and career pivots.
What Jiali helps with
Jiali helps with MBA applications, moves into strategy or operations roles, and thinking through business problems in a clear and practical way.
- Applying to MBA programs
- Positioning yourself credibly for top programs
- Pivoting into a strategy or operations role
- Sharpening how you think about business problems
- Go to market and competitive positioning questions
- Product roadmap planning
Background and qualifications
Before that Jiali was Director of Strategy at Rokt from 2021 to 2024, working on strategy and corporate development, a Series E capital raise and the AfterSell acquisition. Jiali was Senior Strategy Manager at Yext, covering go to market, product roadmap and competitive positioning. Jiali holds an MBA from Chicago Booth with a focus on entrepreneurship and business analytics, and a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Finance from the University of Melbourne.
Jiali Yu pricing
Programs and services
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Jiali Yu reviews
Jiali Yu has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Jiali has sat on the Chicago Booth Admissions Committee and also has years of strategy and operations experience at tech companies.
Best for MBA applicants and professionals moving into strategy or operations roles.
Common questions
How much does Jiali Yu charge?
Coaching with Jiali runs $100 to $250 an hour. Message Jiali from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jiali Yu help with?
Jiali Yu helps with applying to MBA programs, positioning yourself credibly for top programs, pivoting into a strategy or operations role and sharpening how you think about business problems.
Does Jiali Yu have reviews?
Jiali Yu has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jiali Yu certified?
Jiali Yu lists: MBA, Entrepreneurship and Business Analytics; Bachelor of Commerce, Economics and Finance.
Has Jiali Yu worked on MBA admissions from the school side?
Yes. Jiali has sat on the Chicago Booth Admissions Committee, so Jiali knows what top programs screen for.
How do I contact Jiali Yu?
Send Jiali a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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