# Leland

> Leland connects students and professionals with independent experts for admissions, interview preparation, career development, and skill building. Its marketplace combines hourly coaching, packages, live programs, and expert content; its newer enterprise business adds AI training, workflow implementation, and recruiting.

- **Founded:** 2021
- **Headquarters:** Lehi, United States
- **Founders:** John Koelliker (Co-founder and CEO), Erika Mahterian (Co-founder; early Head of Experience)
- **Products:** Expert coaching marketplace, Live programs and bootcamps, Leland+, AI Builder Program, Leland for organizations
- **Notable:** Expanded from MBA admissions into eight additional coaching categories in 2022., John Koelliker and Erika Mahterian were featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Education 2023., Raised a $12 million Series A led by Forerunner Ventures in November 2024.

## Products & services

- **Expert coaching marketplace** — Independent experts sell hourly sessions and packages for admissions, test preparation, interviews, careers, and leadership.
- **Live programs and bootcamps** — Cohort courses combine expert instruction, practical exercises, and peers.
- **Leland+** — Subscription access to expert videos, templates, examples, and other career and admissions resources.
- **AI Builder Program** — A multilevel AI curriculum for professionals, launched in March 2026. The current individual offer is $1,499 and includes a live introductory cohort and further course access.
- **Leland for organizations** — AI workforce training, custom workflow implementation, and recruiting of AI-capable operators.

## Achievements

- Expanded from MBA admissions into eight additional coaching categories in 2022.
- John Koelliker and Erika Mahterian were featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Education 2023.
- Raised a $12 million Series A led by Forerunner Ventures in November 2024.
- Reported being cash-flow positive going into its Series A fundraise.
- Launched the AI Builder Program in March 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-03** — Announced the AI Builder Program on March 25, with initial courses beginning in April.
- **2026-06** — Expert payout guidance dated June 8 details lead-dependent commissions and an additional sales-assistance fee.
- **2026-10** — The live AI Builder listing advertises October 19-29 and November 2-12 cohorts at $1,499; the enterprise website offers training, AI implementation, and recruiting.

## Links

- Website: https://www.joinleland.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/joinleland/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/joinLeland
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinleland/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/joinleland

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Last updated: 2026-10-15