[Hiring] Search Fund & ETA Coach @Leland

Role Description

Leland is seeking an experienced search fund and ETA coach to work with searchers pursuing the acquisition entrepreneurship path. This role includes:

• Guiding searchers through thesis development
• Industry and company targeting
• Deal sourcing
• Due diligence
• Investment analysis and funding strategy
• Supporting investor selection and board and investor management
• Building a process roadmap and operational strategy
• Providing support for post-acquisition success
• Helping searchers apply AI fundamentals, AI agents, AI automation, and AI outreach to modern search and deal processes

Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every searcher.

Qualifications

• Firsthand experience running a search fund or completing an acquisition
• Prior coaching or mentoring experience
• A clear, structured approach to breaking down complex strategic and financial concepts

Benefits

• The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
• Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact
• Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment
• We don't hire people who merely want to work for a great company; we hire people who want to make a great company

Company Description

Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we've helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we've built a product that takes that seriously.