Ben K. | Business Strategy & Operations Coach

Ben K.

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Big Tech Strategy & Ops | Ex- Consulting Engagement Manager | Ross MBA

Studied at Michigan's Ross School of Business

Works at Palo Alto Networks

Available Thursday at 3:00 PM UTC

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Available Thursday at 3:00 PM UTC

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Ben’s Business Strategy & Operations Qualifications

Experience level: Manager

10+ people coached for Business Strategy & Operations

Ben has helped clients get into these companies:

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in business strategy and operations, I currently work in GTM Strategy & Operations at Palo Alto Networks. My journey began at Deloitte Consulting, where I advanced from Analyst to Engagement Manager, honing my skills in strategic consulting and project management. I hold an MBA from Michigan's Ross School of Business, where I was an admissions and career coach and have continued in that capacity as an alum. Whether you're looking to break into strategy roles or advance your career, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

Ben can help with:

Interview Prep

Market Research

LinkedIn Review

Business Strategy Development

Cover Letters

Resume Review

Networking Strategy

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About Ben

Based in NYC, I’m on a Senior Manager on the Strategy & Operations team at Palo Alto Networks focusing on GTM and post-sales strategy. Before Palo, I was a management consultant at Deloitte for over 8 years, serving clients in the tech, media & entertainment, and telecom space. I worked with multiple FAANG companies as well as a few sports leagues to create growth strategies and drive large-scale business transformations centered on customer experience. I hold an MBA from Michigan Ross and a BSBA from Bucknell University.

Why do I coach?

Early in my career, I didn’t have a mentor. But I had a close knit group of friends and coworkers that shared many of the same goals I wanted to achieve. Navigating management consulting as a fresh grad, understanding how to market myself professionally in a large company, and crafting the right story to get into business school were shared experiences I got through with the help of friends. However, once I landed an investment banking internship during business school and realized it wasn’t something I wanted to do long-term, I needed someone to talk to who knew how to help me make my decision. Connections I found through my alumni network, who went through similar experiences, helped me to understand the path best for me. At work, I was lucky to find a managers that took me under their wing and invested in me. Having a community of coaches I trusted has made all the difference in navigating career choices and on-the-job challenges. I believe a good coach is imperative to a successful and fulfilling career. A good coach listens, understands, and plays out different scenarios for you while taking into account who you are and what you want to do. I truly enjoy doing that for my coachees!