Pujan Joshi
MBA admissions and startup recruiting consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsIvy League and top schoolsCareer changeJob searchInterview coachingStartups and founders |
| Works with | Professionals and Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Kellogg School of Management; BS in Finance, University of Illinois |
Pujan Joshi is an MBA admissions consultant and startup recruiting coach. He helps prospective students target M7 business schools. He also helps MBAs, consultants, and operators move into BizOps and Chief of Staff roles at startups. He is Chief of Staff at Arch, a Series B company. He earned his MBA at Kellogg, where he was an Admissions Liaison, and he worked at Deloitte Consulting before that.
What Pujan helps with
Pujan helps people get into top MBA programs and break into generalist startup roles. He works on story, school fit, networking, and interviews.
- Getting admitted to M7 MBA programs
- Applying to Kellogg
- Explaining your story in MBA applications
- Choosing schools that fit your next career step
- Breaking into BizOps roles at startups
- Landing Chief of Staff roles
- Networking into jobs that are never posted
- Getting through long startup interview processes
Who Pujan works with
Pujan works with two groups. The first is prospective MBA students who target M7 programs. The second is MBAs, consultants, and operators who want generalist roles at startups, mainly BizOps and Chief of Staff. He has a strong focus on Deloitte Consultants applying to business school.
Background and qualifications
Pujan is Chief of Staff at Arch, a venture-backed Series B company, where he does generalist operator work. Before that, he spent two years at Human Capital, a multi-stage venture firm. There he evaluated talent and supported founders across Series A to D companies. Earlier, he was a Consultant at Deloitte Consulting. He holds an MBA from Kellogg, where he served as an Admissions Liaison, and a BS in Finance from the University of Illinois.
Pujan Joshi pricing
Programs and services
- MBA admissions coaching
- Startup recruiting coaching
- Chief of Staff role coaching
Pujan Joshi reviews
Pujan Joshi has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 14 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a Kellogg MBA and former Admissions Liaison who also works as a startup Chief of Staff and has screened talent at a venture firm.
Best for Deloitte consultants and other professionals aiming for Kellogg or other M7 programs, or for a Chief of Staff role at a startup.
Common questions
How much does Pujan Joshi charge?
Coaching with Pujan runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Pujan Joshi help with?
Pujan Joshi helps with getting admitted to M7 MBA programs, applying to Kellogg, explaining your story in MBA applications and choosing schools that fit your next career step.
Does Pujan Joshi have reviews?
Pujan Joshi has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 14 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Pujan Joshi certified?
Pujan Joshi lists: MBA, Kellogg School of Management; BS in Finance, University of Illinois.
Can Pujan help me move into a startup without startup experience?
Yes. He coaches MBAs, consultants, and operators on breaking into BizOps and Chief of Staff roles. He helps with fit, networking, and interviews.
How do I contact Pujan Joshi?
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