Steven Shin
MBA admissions and career transition consultant with a product background
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
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| Also coaches | Career coach |
Steven Shin is an MBA admissions consultant who also helps people make career transitions. He is a co-founder at Hedgy and was an Executive in Residence at Altos Ventures. He built products at Opendoor and Instagram. Before business school, he worked in strategy and analytics for the Cleveland Guardians baseball team. He also served as an alumni admissions interviewer for Northwestern University from 2008 to 2012.
What Steven helps with
Steven helps people get through the business school application process. He also helps people move into a new industry or a new type of role.
- Navigating the MBA application process
- Moving to a new industry
- Moving into a new functional role
- Changing roles without direct relevant experience
- Getting into a graduate program
Background and qualifications
Steven started his career as a pre-med student, then worked in strategy and analytics for the Cleveland Guardians from 2012 to 2015. He worked on data projects for the business side of the team. After business school he did an MBA summer internship on emerging products. He then worked on Instagram Stories and business tools, led consumer products at Rival, and led new products at Opendoor. He was an Executive in Residence at Altos Ventures and now co-founds Hedgy. He was also an alumni admissions interviewer for Northwestern University.
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Steven Shin reviews
Steven Shin has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He combines product leadership at Instagram and Opendoor with years of experience as an alumni admissions interviewer.
Best for applicants aiming at business school or a move into a new industry or role.
Common questions
How much does Steven Shin charge?
Coaching with Steven runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Steven from this page for an exact quote.
What does Steven Shin help with?
Steven Shin helps with navigating the MBA application process, moving to a new industry, moving into a new functional role and changing roles without direct relevant experience.
Does Steven Shin have reviews?
Steven Shin has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Can Steven help with a career move into a new industry?
Yes. He helps people move to a new industry or a new functional role, including when they feel they lack relevant experience.
How do I contact Steven Shin?
Send Steven a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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