Okay, let’s calculate this. Pete has a broad set of skills, including analytics, marketing, and business strategy, which are in demand. His experience in leadership and entrepreneurship also adds value. However, his skills don’t seem to be in the highest demand areas like software development or data science. Considering his location in Cambridge, MA, which is a hub for tech and education, his rate might be slightly lower than in other parts of the US. I’ll use the 80/20 rule and look at the lower end of the salary range for business strategists and analytics experts. According to Glassdoor, the average rate for a business strategist in the US is around $80–$110 per hour. For an analytics expert, it’s around $100–$140 per hour. Considering Pete’s certification from MIT Sloan Executive Education, I’ll estimate his rate to be around $125 per hour, which is at the lower end of the range.