Jiya Singh
Venture capital career coach for non-traditional candidates
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
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| Works with | Professionals |
Jiya Singh is a venture capital coach who helps candidates break into VC, especially people without a banking or consulting background. Jiya is an investor at Outsiders Fund in New York and focuses on early-stage software. Jiya started in product at Citi, consulted for early-stage startups, and ran a business in college. Jiya went through dozens of interviews, cases, and partner conversations before landing investor roles.
What Jiya helps with
Jiya helps candidates find VC jobs and get ready for each stage of the hiring process. The focus is on people who do not come from a set track into venture.
- Sourcing VC jobs and finding where roles surface
- Surfacing and using networks well
- Building a narrative from a non-traditional background
- Preparing for VC case interviews
- Preparing for thesis discussions
- Handling technical questions in VC interviews
- Behavioral interview prep
- Getting ready for partner interviews
Who Jiya works with
Jiya works with people trying to get into venture capital, including those exploring VC for the first time and those preparing for partner interviews. Many clients have a non-traditional background without the banking or consulting path.
Background and qualifications
Jiya is an investor at Outsiders Fund in New York, where the focus is early-stage software investing. The path into venture was not traditional. Jiya started in product at Citi, worked on fintech product management there, consulted for early-stage startups, and ran a business in college. Jiya then went through dozens of interviews, technical cases, and partner conversations and received multiple VC offers. That experience shapes how Jiya coaches on hiring, networking, and interviews.
Jiya Singh pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
- Messaging before booking
Jiya Singh reviews
Jiya Singh has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Jiya is a working early-stage software investor who broke into VC without a banking background.
Best for candidates without a banking or consulting background who want to land a role in venture capital.
Common questions
How much does Jiya Singh charge?
Coaching with Jiya runs $80 to $160 an hour. Message Jiya from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jiya Singh help with?
Jiya Singh helps with sourcing VC jobs and finding where roles surface, surfacing and using networks well, building a narrative from a non-traditional background and preparing for VC case interviews.
Does Jiya Singh have reviews?
Jiya Singh has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Jiya Singh work with people from non-traditional backgrounds?
Yes. Jiya coaches candidates to turn a non-traditional background into a clear story for VC interviews. Jiya broke into venture without a banking background.
Can Jiya help with VC interview cases?
Yes. Jiya helps candidates prepare for cases, theses, technical questions, and behavioral conversations.
How do I contact Jiya Singh?
Send Jiya a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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