Schedule a call with a Leland team member who can help you explore your options.
Schedule a call
This package is built for early-stage founders who are wanting to accelerate their path to building a successful startup with help from an experienced founder. Whether you're pre-launch, post-MVP, or in the middle of raising a round, this coaching plan is designed to meet you where you are—and help you go further, faster. You’ll work 1-on-1 with an experienced founder or operator to refine your strategy, overcome blockers, and build a company with real momentum. Available in 5- or 10-hour formats, this flexible package gives you high-leverage support across your most critical areas—from fundraising and GTM to team building and founder mindset. Common coaching activities include: - Fundraising Strategy & Pitch Feedback: Craft your story, build your deck, and prep for investor conversations. - Go-to-Market Planning: Validate your ICP, test channels, and drive early traction. - Product & Roadmap Feedback: Prioritize what to build (and what not to), based on real customer feedback. - Growth Experiments & Funnels: Design scrappy experiments to drive activation, retention, and conversion. - Hiring & Team Building: Recruit and retain early team members who raise the bar. - Founder Mindset & Focus: Manage stress, avoid burnout, and stay focused on what matters most. - Investor Updates & Board Management: Learn how to communicate clearly, build trust, and stay in control of your narrative. - Pricing, Packaging, and GTM Strategy: Get feedback on your model and position it to win. Each session is personalized to your needs—whether you’re trying to close your first 10 customers, raise a $5M seed round, or navigate early team dynamics. You’ll walk away with clarity, momentum, and a real partner in your corner.
Clearer strategy across product, GTM, and fundraising
Sharper investor pitch and more compelling story
Confidence navigating uncertainty and high-stakes choices
Support system to avoid burnout and stay focused
Actionable advice tailored to your unique stage and goals
Stronger founder narrative for customers, hires, and investors
Feedback on deck, metrics, pricing, and product roadmap
Trusted founder/operator in your corner when it matters most
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Services included:
Compensation Strategy
Hiring
Fundraising
Ideation
Schedule a call with a Leland team member who can help you explore your options.
Schedule a call
Expert help with your YC application, referrals, interviews, and more.
Starting at $8253h+ of coaching
Expert coaching to help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals
$4,14420h of coaching
Craft a narrative and build a polished deck that drives fundraising success
Starting at $2,33110h+ of coaching
Get help with Fundraising and Ideation.
Angela also coaches for MBA, Management Consulting, Master’s Programs, Career Coaching, and College. View all.
Joined August 2024
5.0
Stanford | | First Time Founder Specialist | Fundraising & GTM Expert
Hi, I’m Angela! I bring a unique blend of entrepreneurial expertise and global impact to my coaching. As the founder and leader of Stanford’s Education Entrepreneurship Hub (https://edupreneurship.stanford.edu), I’ve built a thriving ecosystem that empowers both for-profit and nonprofit education entrepreneurs to innovate and scale their ventures. Previously, I bootstrapped a future-of-work SaaS product that scaled to users in over 80 countries—proving my ability to take an idea from zero to global reach. I specialize in coaching first-time founders, particularly student entrepreneurs, on everything from customer discovery and market validation to MVP development, sustainable business models, and fundraising. My experience spans founding, operating, investing, and ecosystem building, giving me a 360-degree perspective on entrepreneurship. What sets me apart? I understand the challenges and opportunities specific to first time founders and work with entrepreneurs building both mission-driven nonprofits and scalable for-profits. Whether you’re launching your first MVP, crafting a standout pitch, or planning your go-to-market strategy, I’m here to help you refine your approach and succeed. Let’s build something extraordinary together!
5h+ of coaching