John Koelliker
Startup founder advisor and career and MBA coach in Lehi
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Admissions consultant |
| Based in | Lehi |
| Credentials | MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business; BS, Information Systems, BYU |
John Koelliker is an advisor for startup founders and a coach for people building careers in tech and applying to top MBA programs. He is the CEO and co-founder of Leland, a coaching platform. Before that he worked in product at Uber, LinkedIn, and Curated. He earned his MBA at Stanford GSB. He also works with people who want to join startups or apply for product roles.
What John helps with
John works with people who want to build a company, join a startup, land a product role, or get into a top MBA program.
- Building a company from scratch
- Getting a job at a startup
- Applying for product roles
- Applying to top MBA programs
- Preparing for MBA interviews
- Speeding up career growth
Who John works with
John works with aspiring and current startup founders. He also coaches people who want to work at startups or move into product roles. Some clients are applying to top MBA programs. Others want to move ahead faster in their careers.
Background and qualifications
John is the CEO and co-founder of Leland, which he has led since February 2021. Leland raised $20M from investors including Forerunner and GSV. He was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2022. Before Leland, he worked in product at Uber, LinkedIn, and Curated, and he was a strategy intern at Uber in 2016. He earned his MBA at Stanford GSB and a BS in Information Systems at BYU.
John Koelliker pricing
Programs and services
- Discounted trial session
- One-on-one coaching sessions
John Koelliker reviews
John Koelliker has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 84 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is the co-founder and CEO of the coaching platform Leland and a Stanford MBA graduate with product experience at Uber and LinkedIn.
Best for founders, aspiring product managers, and MBA applicants who want guidance from a startup CEO with a Stanford MBA.
Common questions
How much does John Koelliker charge?
Coaching with John runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message John from this page for an exact quote.
What does John Koelliker help with?
John Koelliker helps with building a company from scratch, getting a job at a startup, applying for product roles and applying to top MBA programs.
Does John Koelliker have reviews?
John Koelliker has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 84 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is John Koelliker certified?
John Koelliker lists: MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business; BS, Information Systems, BYU.
Can John help me get a job at a startup?
Yes. He works with people who want to join startups or apply for product roles.
How do I contact John Koelliker?
Send John a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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