Shaaya Sharifi
Career coach for operators and private equity candidates
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeConsulting and finance recruitingCareer clarity and purposePromotions and advancementLeadership developmentTransitions and new rolesStrategy and decision makingExit planning and successionStartups and founders |
| Works with | Professionals and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Business coach |
Shaaya Sharifi is a career coach who helps operators and candidates make high-stakes career decisions. Shaaya is a Managing Director and General Manager at Exit Consulting Group, where Shaaya advises founder-led businesses on growth, transitions, and M&A. Before that, Shaaya helped build and scale companies inside AAA's venture studio. Shaaya also worked in private equity, consulting, and startups. Shaaya's sessions focus on clarity and positioning for people targeting senior and competitive roles.
What Shaaya helps with
Shaaya helps people who face big career decisions, like whether to stay, leave, or change paths. Shaaya also helps candidates aim for competitive roles.
- Stepping into more senior operator roles
- Deciding whether to stay, leave, or change paths
- Targeting competitive roles in private equity
- Breaking into private equity recruiting
- Moving from a non-traditional background into a PE offer
- Getting clear on what to optimize for in a career
- Positioning yourself for strategy and leadership roles
Who Shaaya works with
Shaaya works with operators who want more senior roles. Shaaya also works with people at career turning points, such as deciding to stay, leave, or change paths. Some clients are candidates going after competitive roles in private equity, strategy, and leadership.
Background and qualifications
Shaaya is a Managing Director and General Manager at Exit Consulting Group. There Shaaya advises founder-led businesses on growth, transitions, and M&A. Before that, Shaaya helped build and scale companies inside AAA's venture studio. Earlier in Shaaya's career, Shaaya worked in private equity, consulting, and startups. That gave Shaaya a view of how decisions get made from both the investor side and the operator side.
Shaaya Sharifi pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one career coaching sessions
- Private equity coaching
- Leadership coaching
- MBA coaching
- Recorded webinars on breaking into private equity
Shaaya Sharifi reviews
Shaaya Sharifi has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Shaaya advises founder-led businesses on M&A today and has worked on both the investor and operator side.
Best for operators and PE candidates facing a high-stakes career decision.
Common questions
How much does Shaaya Sharifi charge?
Coaching with Shaaya runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Shaaya Sharifi help with?
Shaaya Sharifi helps with stepping into more senior operator roles, deciding whether to stay, leave, or change paths, targeting competitive roles in private equity and breaking into private equity recruiting.
Does Shaaya Sharifi have reviews?
Shaaya Sharifi has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Shaaya help with basic resume edits or interview scripts?
No. Shaaya says those are not the right fit. Shaaya works with people making high-stakes career decisions or taking a more intentional approach to their careers.
Does Shaaya coach people who want to break into private equity?
Yes. Shaaya works with candidates targeting competitive roles in private equity. Shaaya also offers recorded sessions on private equity recruiting.
How do I contact Shaaya Sharifi?
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