2023-present: Apstelios, Managing Partner, Los Angeles, CA
2023-present: Nupt.AI, Chief Operating Officer, Los Angeles, CA
2017-2023: BCG, Senior Manager || Accenture, Strategy & Consulting, Los Angeles, CA
2014-2016: Goldman Sachs, Analyst, New York, NY
James brings over two decades of leadership experience spanning top-tier management consulting (BCG, Accenture), elite banking (Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley), and high-stakes government projects (including NATO and military partnerships). His expertise centers on driving change management, corporate strategy, complex program delivery, and financial transformation. What sets James apart is his ability to craft highly personalized, strategic roadmaps that elevate candidates' strengths and unlock hidden potential.
As a coach, James is dedicated to empowering and guiding individuals from underrepresented and underserved communities - those who, like him, have to navigate systems not designed for their success. His mission is to be the mentor he never had, turning his experiences into a bridge for others to cross toward success.
✨ Pass your interviews
James has cracked some of the world's most competitive interview processes - earning offers from MBB, the Big 4, Tier 2 consulting firms, and Tier 1 bulge bracket banks. He has guided 1,000+ candidates to success, blending insider preparation techniques with tailored feedback. Whether you're targeting consulting, finance, or strategy roles, James equips you with the tactical and behavioral edge to stand out.
🚀 Secure more interviews
As a former hiring leader, James has reviewed and reshaped thousands of management consulting, finance, and leadership resumes, helping candidates multiply their interview invites even in crowded job markets. His approach integrates resume optimization, LinkedIn positioning, and warm recruiter outreach - dramatically improving candidate visibility at target firms.
🔄 Make bold career transitions
James personally transitioned from the investment banking sector into top-tier consulting, and then into entrepreneurial leadership, without additional degrees. He knows first-hand how to navigate cross-industry moves and has helped others do the same - whether pivoting across sectors, moving from operations to strategy, or launching into startup ventures. His frameworks de-risk bold career moves and help candidates accelerate with confidence.
Services
Offers: Career coaching, Interview coaching, Leadership coaching, Mentoring, Resume review
