Hi, I'm Alan Stein - Chief Executive Officer at Kadima Careers
I thrive on transforming careers, guiding ambitious individuals from overlooked candidates to highly compensated professionals. My passion is demystifying the hiring landscape and unlocking earning potential, especially for those making significant pivots.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Built a career spanning Big Tech, finance, and professional sports.
Empowers ambitious professionals to secure high-paying jobs.
Provides elite coaching and connections for rapid career acceleration.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Academia & Finance
Began with a Psychology PhD pursuit, transitioning to Wall Street as an Equity Research Analyst.
✦ Psychology
✦ Finance
✦ Analysis
Venture Capital & Sports Management
Pivoted into Venture Capital, then moved to a front-office role in Professional Baseball.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Sports Business
✦ Deal Making
Big Tech & Corporate Leadership
Transitioned through Business School to global marketing roles at American Express and Big Tech (Meta, Google).
✦ Marketing
✦ Big Tech
✦ Global Leadership
Entrepreneurial Impact
Founded Kadima Careers to empower professionals, leveraging extensive hiring and leadership experience.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Coaching
✦ Career Development
💪🏻 Superpowers
Strategic Career Navigation
Expert guidance for high-stakes career moves.
✦ Secure $150K-$500K+ jobs at top-tier companies.
✦ Master resume optimization and interview conversion.
✦ Negotiate compensation to match your true worth.
Unconventional Career Architect
Transforming diverse experiences into unique career assets.
✦ Proven success in major career pivots (e.g., Academia to VC).
✦ Leverage varied backgrounds for competitive advantage.
✦ Build resilience and adaptability for long-term success.
Hiring Process Insider
Deciphering the unspoken rules of recruitment.
✦ Utilize 30+ years of leadership experience to your advantage.
✦ Understand reviewer psychology for resume impact.
✦ Confidently navigate the hiring and promotion landscape.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovative leaders and ambitious professionals.
✦ Exploring collaborations that accelerate career growth for many.
✦ Discovering emerging trends in talent acquisition and development.
I can help with
✦ I offer elite coaching to help professionals land lucrative jobs.
✦ I provide door-opening connections within leading companies.
✦ I share actionable strategies to fast-track career advancement.
I would love your help on
✦ I'm seeking insights into cutting-edge HR tech platforms.
✦ I'd value introductions to venture capitalists focused on EdTech.
✦ I'm looking for partners to scale impact-driven career initiatives.
