JJ Li
Private equity and MBA coach for job seekers and founders
| Hourly rate range | $60 to $160 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Job searchInterview coachingConsulting and finance recruitingTech careersMBA admissionsIvy League and top schoolsStartups and founders |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant and Business coach |
| Credentials | MBA candidate, Harvard (class of 2028); BS, Mathematics & Economics, University of Cambridge; BS, Computer Science & Finance |
JJ Li is a private equity coach who helps people land jobs, get funded, and get into school. JJ worked in private equity, founded several startups, and now invests in early-stage companies while earning an MBA at Harvard. JJ has been on the hiring side for bulge bracket banks and on the investing side for pre-seed to Series A startups. The coaching style is direct, efficient, and challenging.
What JJ helps with
JJ helps people find and land roles that fit them. JJ also coaches on fundraising and school admissions.
- Breaking into private equity
- Landing a job at a bulge bracket bank
- Getting funded as a startup founder
- Pitching yourself and your company
- Getting into an Ivy League school
- MBA admissions
- Breaking into AI careers
- Using AI in finance
Background and qualifications
JJ worked in private equity and has founded a few startups. One was Abilitate, a Y Combinator backed company where JJ was co-founder and CEO. Another is ORama AI, a Braille teaching smart glove backed by the National Science Foundation and a Google board member, and an honoree of the CES Innovation Award. JJ now invests in early-stage companies and is getting an MBA at Harvard. JJ has interviewed with hundreds of organizations and given thousands of pitches. JJ came from a non-traditional background into an Ivy League school and private equity.
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The CoachVouch take
JJ has hiring experience at bulge bracket banks and investing experience at early-stage startups, so JJ knows both sides of the table.
Best for people aiming for private equity, finance, or AI roles, startup funding, or a top school.
Common questions
How much does JJ Li charge?
Coaching with JJ runs $60 to $160 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does JJ Li help with?
JJ Li helps with breaking into private equity, landing a job at a bulge bracket bank, getting funded as a startup founder and pitching yourself and your company.
Is JJ Li certified?
JJ Li lists: MBA candidate, Harvard (class of 2028); BS, Mathematics & Economics, University of Cambridge; BS, Computer Science & Finance.
Does JJ Li coach on startup fundraising?
Yes. JJ helps founders who want to get funded. JJ has run investment processes for pre-seed to Series A startups.
How do I contact JJ Li?
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