Zonta Owens
MBA admissions consultant and former Bain consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsConsulting and finance recruiting |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Master's degree in Integrative Systems and Design, Manufacturing; GEM Fellow |
Zonta Owens is an MBA admissions consultant who also coaches on search funds, management consulting and careers. Zonta worked at Bain & Company from June 2021 to June 2024 as an associate consultant and then senior associate consultant. Zonta co-founded Midstone Service Group, which builds a national platform of compliance service businesses through acquisition. Zonta is also Managing Partner at Pondr, where Zonta has acquired 3 companies and sold 1.
What Zonta helps with
Zonta helps people applying to MBA programs. Zonta also works with those exploring search funds, entrepreneurship through acquisition, and management consulting careers.
- Applying to MBA programs
- Preparing a Harvard Business School application
- Search fund and entrepreneurship through acquisition paths
- Breaking into management consulting
- Career coaching for business roles
Background and qualifications
Zonta spent three years at Bain & Company, from June 2021 to June 2024. Zonta worked on private equity commercial due diligence in healthcare, retail, telecommunications and entertainment. Zonta also did growth strategy work in healthcare and insurance, supply chain work in retail, and post-acquisition work for an industrial recycler and a 3PL company. Since December 2020 Zonta has been Managing Partner at Pondr, and Zonta co-founded Midstone Service Group. Zonta was an MBA Fellow at Detroit Venture Partners in summer 2025. Zonta holds a master's degree in Integrative Systems and Design, Manufacturing, and boxed at the University of Michigan.
Zonta Owens pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one MBA admissions coaching
- Search fund and ETA coaching
- Management consulting coaching
- Career coaching
- Harvard Business School application resource
Zonta Owens reviews
Zonta Owens has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Zonta is an MBA admissions consultant who is a former Bain consultant and currently runs acquisition-based businesses.
Best for MBA applicants interested in consulting, private equity or buying and running a business.
Common questions
How much does Zonta Owens charge?
Coaching with Zonta runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Zonta Owens help with?
Zonta Owens helps with applying to MBA programs, preparing a Harvard Business School application, search fund and entrepreneurship through acquisition paths and breaking into management consulting.
Does Zonta Owens have reviews?
Zonta Owens has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Zonta Owens certified?
Zonta Owens lists: Master's degree in Integrative Systems and Design, Manufacturing; GEM Fellow.
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