Jimmy Lai
MBA admissions consultant with INSEAD MBA and venture capital experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Credentials | INSEAD full time MBA; INSEAD Tomorrow's Leaders Scholarship; INSEAD Alumni Fund Diversity Scholarship; Dean's List (Top 10%) |
Jimmy Lai is an MBA admissions consultant who also offers management consulting and career coaching. He holds an INSEAD MBA, earned in France and Singapore, and made the Dean's List. He is an investment manager at Saltagen Ventures, where he leads deal flow in AI and venture capital. He co-founded OnGrad, a career platform that reached more than 10,000 students and worked with more than 30 corporate clients.
What Jimmy helps with
Jimmy helps people with MBA applications and career direction. His work draws on business school, consulting and investing experience.
- MBA admissions
- Management consulting career paths
- Career coaching
- Exploring career options
- Preparing for interviews and assessments
Background and qualifications
Jimmy completed a full time MBA at INSEAD in France and Singapore from 2020 to 2021. He won the Tomorrow's Leaders Scholarship and the Alumni Fund Diversity Scholarship. He made the Dean's List for the top 10%. He is an investment manager at Saltagen Ventures, focused on deal scouting and startup partnerships in Canada and Asia. He also worked as a student consultant on strategy and due diligence projects. From 2018 to 2021 he co-founded OnGrad. Earlier, he worked in digital services at New World Development.
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The CoachVouch take
Combines an INSEAD MBA with experience as a venture investor and a career platform co-founder.
Best for MBA applicants interested in consulting, investing or startup careers.
Common questions
How much does Jimmy Lai charge?
Coaching with Jimmy runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Jimmy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jimmy Lai help with?
Jimmy Lai helps with MBA admissions, management consulting career paths, career coaching and exploring career options.
Is Jimmy Lai certified?
Jimmy Lai lists: INSEAD full time MBA; INSEAD Tomorrow's Leaders Scholarship; INSEAD Alumni Fund Diversity Scholarship; Dean's List (Top 10%).
How do I contact Jimmy Lai?
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