What is CoachNed?
CoachNed is AI-powered interview preparation for consulting candidates, built around live case interviews with an AI interviewer named Ned. It simulates the full recruiting pipeline — from a timed, voice-based case interview to a seven-dimension debrief and targeted drills that turn feedback into reps. The platform covers 63 cases, 550+ drills, and includes simulators for Casey, CCA, Solve, and PEI assessments. It was created by Ned, a Big Four partner, as an independent project — not affiliated with any consulting firm or school.
Who it's for
- MBB aspirants — candidates targeting McKinsey, BCG, and Bain who need realistic, high-pressure reps before the real room.
- Boutique consulting hopefuls — those preparing for smaller firms that still run case interviews and behavioral screens.
- First-time casers — people who have never done a case and need a guided, low-stakes entry point before jumping into live interviews.
Key features
Live case interviews
Ned asks questions out loud, and you answer out loud — an 18-minute simulated case like UrbanBrew. It's designed to feel like the actual room, not a worksheet with a microphone attached.
Seven-score debriefs
After each case, you get scored on seven dimensions including structure, hypothesis, math, and communication. The debrief names the leak — your weakest area — and quotes what you actually said, so you know exactly what to fix.
Drill rooms
Once the leak is named, you drill it: structure, math, exhibits, sizing, and synthesis. You can compare your answer to the model as often as you want, turning feedback into repeated, deliberate practice.
Assessment simulators
Before any live case, many firms screen with Casey, CCA, Solve-style games, or PEI. CoachNed includes simulators for these so you can practice the tests that happen before anyone sits you across a table.
What stands out
Same fox in every room — one interviewer, from the live case to the debrief to the drill.
Most prep tools fragment your practice across different formats and interfaces. CoachNed keeps one consistent interviewer across every stage, so you stop switching tools and start building a single, coherent skill set. The 7-score debrief with MECE gap detection and quote-level feedback is unusually specific, and the free first case means you can evaluate the quality before spending anything.
Worth checking out if…
You're serious about consulting interviews and want a single platform that covers live cases, structured debriefs, targeted drills, and assessment simulators. It's especially valuable if you're targeting MBB or boutique firms, or if you've never cased before and need a guided on-ramp. With plans starting at $49/month and a free first case, it's a low-risk way to find out whether the room feels familiar before it actually matters.
