Yulia B. | Master’s Programs Coach

Yulia B.

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Stanford Sloan Fellow | Finance Expert | Entrepreneur | Board Advisor

Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business

Works at Pabst Blue Ribbon

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Yulia’s Master’s Programs Qualifications

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

Yulia has helped clients get into these schools:

I am a Corporate Development and Corporate Finance professional with extensive experience in cross-border M&A transactions and partnerships. As a Sloan Fellow at Stanford Graduate School of Business, I am equipped with the latest knowledge and insights in the business world. Throughout my career, I have successfully advised boards and senior management teams on strategic growth initiatives, including geographical expansion and inorganic opportunities. I have also co-founded and led a childwear company, demonstrating my entrepreneurial spirit and ability to build successful ventures. With my expertise and passion for helping others succeed, I am excited to guide aspiring professionals in their journey towards top-tier master's programs. Let's connect and discuss how I can support you in achieving your goals!

Yulia can help with:

Interviews

School Selection

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Resume

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About Yulia

I'm a wife, a mother of two daughters, a Corporate development professional, an entrepreneur (successful exit), a board advisor, and a Sloan Fellow at Stanford Graduate School of Business . Additionally, I'm a Global citizen with broad experience working in the UK, Switzerland, Austria, and the US. After 10+ years of corporate finance experience focusing on cross-border M&A transactions and partnerships, I am highly skilled at delivering ambitious goals, understanding people and their motivations, and building relationships. I excel in organizational skills and prioritizing among many competing projects to deliver optimal results. I am a collaborative team leader known for building a strong culture of inclusivity and result orientation. Read more: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/programs/msx/life/students/voices/yulia-barinskaya

Why do I coach?

I have been raised in a family that has always supported my career aspirations. When I was in college, my father would often tell me about what he and his colleagues did at work. My mother would introduce me to people from different professional spheres, who helped me determine my career path. Unfortunately, not all students receive similar guidance from their families. Thus, I decided to give back to my community by mentoring college students seeking career or education advice.

Work Experience

Advisor to the Board

Pabst Blue Ribbon

September 2023 - Present

- Advising on geographical expansion into European markets and global inorganic growth strategy - Evaluating funding opportunities and advising on a strategic plan - Building a systemic approach to accelerating innovation and transformation across diverse stakeholders

Advisor to the Board

Vention

January 2023 - September 2023

- Worked closely with the CEO and senior management team on ambitious plans for further significant growth through inorganic opportunities and advised on the strategic direction of the business - Advised on team formation and integration approach

Co-Founder, Co-CEO

Tony Tots

November 2019 - September 2022

Child wear company promoting a healthy work-life balance for working mothers. Conceptualized the company's vision and product line, built a team, developed the business plan, and launched the venture Exited in September 2022

Director for M&A and Corporate Investments

Luxoft

February 2017 - June 2022

Hiring Manager

Key responsibilities and achievements during my tenure with the company included: • Lead generation: cultivated external relationships that provided opportunities for future investments; evaluated more than a hundred potential targets; sourced twenty plus promising deals and advocated for them internally; negotiated more than twenty acquisitions • Execution: managed and completed three full-cycle international strategic acquisitions: a provider of software development services for autonomous vehicles in Germany; a digital innovation agency from Penguin Random House in the US; a wealth management consultancy in Switzerland • Organizational management: established post-closing governance processes and procedures. • Team leadership: managed deal teams of up to thirty people

Education

Stanford Graduate School of Business

Master's degree, Master in Management, Sloan Fellow

2022 - 2023

Activities and societies: Stanford Women on Boards, Associate; The Class Gift fundraising campaign, Co-Chair; Admissions Ambassador One-year, full-time degree program for accomplished leaders and executives Classes: Advanced Accounting, Finance; Financial Restructuring, Entrepreneurial Finance; Interpersonal Dynamics; Strategic communication; Conversations in management; Formation of new ventures; and others Skills: Venture Capital · New Venture Development · Growth Investing · Public Speaking · Design Thinking · Business Strategy · Leadership · Operations Management · Negotiation · Corporate Finance