Malcolm McClain
MBA admissions consultant and venture capital investor
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
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| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA/MPP, Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School, 2023 |
Malcolm McClain is an MBA admissions consultant who also helps with graduate school applications and career changes. He earned an MBA and MPP from Harvard in 2023. He has 8+ years in strategy, operations, and venture capital. He is now an investor at Pivotal. He applied to seven top graduate programs and got into four: HBS, CBS, Wharton, and HKS. He also broke into venture capital as a non-traditional hire.
What Malcolm helps with
Malcolm helps people through the graduate school application process and through career changes.
- Crafting a strong MBA application
- Applying to top graduate programs
- Planning a career change
- Breaking into venture capital as a non-traditional candidate
Background and qualifications
Malcolm holds an MBA and a Master of Public Policy from Harvard, both finished in 2023. He has 8+ years in strategy, operations, and venture capital. He is an investor at Pivotal, where he invests in venture capital funds and impact funds. Before that he was Chief of Staff at BrightUp, where he designed capital products, managed fundraising, and led AI integration. He also worked at Rethink Impact, managing 20+ portfolio companies, and at Cambridge Associates, advising institutional investors.
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Malcolm McClain has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He was admitted to HBS, CBS, Wharton, and HKS and now works as an investor at Pivotal.
Best for applicants to top MBA and graduate programs who are also thinking about a move into venture capital or finance.
Common questions
How much does Malcolm McClain charge?
Coaching with Malcolm runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Malcolm McClain help with?
Malcolm McClain helps with crafting a strong MBA application, applying to top graduate programs, planning a career change and breaking into venture capital as a non-traditional candidate.
Does Malcolm McClain have reviews?
Malcolm McClain has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Malcolm McClain certified?
Malcolm McClain lists: MBA/MPP, Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School, 2023.
Can Malcolm McClain help with a career change?
Yes. He coaches on career changes and broke into venture capital as a non-traditional hire.
How do I contact Malcolm McClain?
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