Sarah J.
5.0
Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Works at Revivo
Not currently taking new clients
About Sarah
I graduated from Stanford University with a BA in Economics and an MBA, and have had a product-focused career that has taken me across the globe. I come from a small town in Massachusetts, but have lived in eight countries over the course of my studies and career. Before getting my MBA I worked in product management for an off-grid solar company, where I managed interdisciplinary teams of 20+ people and a portfolio of over a dozen products. I am now working on my own company, and loving the excitement of the entrepreneurial journey! As a coach, I love working with people who come from "non-traditional" and international backgrounds who are considering applying to Universities and Business Schools in the United States. As an American with a global career I am well placed to help people from outside the U.S. bridge the cultural divide in their applications while remaining authentic. I am a particular whizz with all things writing and essay-related. I believe that we all have a unique story to tell, and would love to help you craft your story so that you can get into the school of your dreams and have a rewarding and fulfilling career.
Work Experience
CEO and Founder
Revivo
June 2022 - Present
Running a tech startup in the electronics repair space that I founded while at the GSB.
Product Manager
Bboxx
July 2018 - September 2020
Led the solar product management team for an off-grid solar provider focused on emerging markets. My team managed a portfolio of over a dozen products, with millions sold each year. I specialized in user research and human-centered design.
product Innovation Manager
EarthEnable
March 2018 - June 2018
Worked on a team redesigning rural housing in Rwanda using a human-centered design approach. The four person team had a mandate to design a home for 1 million franc (1,200 USD) or less, as well as the financial and construction systems that go with it. Our goal was to make a home that is desirable, safe, durable, and affordable.
Sales and Marketing Manager
EarthEnable
March 2017 - March 2018
EarthEnable is a sustainable housing company operating in Rwanda and Uganda. This was a flexible start-up role that included developing the company sales and marketing strategy and launching the company in Uganda. I managed a team of over a dozen people across two countries.
Executive Associate
EarthEnable
September 2016 - March 2017
Supporting the CEO on strategy, market research, grant management, and HR.
Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business
MBA, Business
2020 - 2022
I focused on entrepreneurship and social impact, and took pretty much every hands-on entrepreneurial class that Stanford has to offer.
Stanford University
BA, Economics
2011 - 2016
Majored in economics, with Honors in Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law. My studies focused on sustainable development and human-centered design, and I and was active in a number of student groups.
Sarah was also personally admitted to
Yale University
Columbia College
Brown University
Haas School of Business (Berkeley)
Said Business School (Oxford)
Tufts University
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Overall Rating
5.0
Sarah has helped clients get into these schools: