Nadine ElAshkar
Management consulting coach and startup CEO
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant and Business coach |
| Credentials | Stanford GSB graduate |
Nadine ElAshkar is a management consulting coach. She helps people move toward consulting, venture capital, product management and business strategy roles, and she also coaches MBA applicants. She is a Stanford GSB graduate and a former McKinsey manager. Today she is co-founder and CEO of Torpedo Now, a VC-backed B2B platform that has raised over $7M and has a team of 35 or more.
What Nadine helps with
Nadine helps people reach career opportunities in consulting, venture capital, product management and business strategy. She also works with MBA applicants.
- Breaking into management consulting
- Moving into venture capital
- Getting into product management
- Business operations and strategy roles
- MBA applications
- Getting into top schools from a non-traditional background
Who Nadine works with
Nadine works with people from non-traditional backgrounds. She did not know anyone in consulting or at a top school before she got there herself, so she coaches people who are starting without that network.
Background and qualifications
Nadine graduated from Stanford GSB. She has been co-founder and CEO of Torpedo Now since January 2022. The company is a VC-backed B2B platform that has raised over $7M and has a team of 35 or more. She also received an offer to work at Nike and led an Entrepreneurship Club.
Nadine ElAshkar pricing
Nadine ElAshkar reviews
Nadine ElAshkar has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A current startup CEO who is also a former McKinsey manager and VC investor, and who reached a top school and consulting without a personal network in either.
Best for people from non-traditional backgrounds who want to break into consulting, venture capital, product management or an MBA program.
Common questions
How much does Nadine ElAshkar charge?
Coaching with Nadine runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Nadine ElAshkar help with?
Nadine ElAshkar helps with breaking into management consulting, moving into venture capital, getting into product management and business operations and strategy roles.
Does Nadine ElAshkar have reviews?
Nadine ElAshkar has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Nadine ElAshkar certified?
Nadine ElAshkar lists: Stanford GSB graduate.
Does Nadine ElAshkar work with people from non-traditional backgrounds?
Yes. She built her own path into consulting and a top school without knowing anyone in those fields, and she coaches people in that position.
How do I contact Nadine ElAshkar?
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