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Tom Lloyd – Meet the Mentor

I’m Tom, and I run Cold.inc, a catalyst that helps startups and creative businesses move ideas from conception to market. I also mentor Marketing leaders and operators who are navigating high-stakes growth, new roles, or evolving identities.

Angular in 2025: Why Level-Ups Need a Road Map, Not Random Tutorials

Angular has undergone a significant evolution in the past year, with version 18 marking a major leap forward in performance and developer experience. From zoneless change detection to signal-based APIs and Material 3 components, Angular is redefining what modern frontend development looks like.

Your first 90 days as a product manager in a new job

You landed your dream Product Management job, congratulations! 🎊 What's next how do you make the most of your first weeks at a new job, make an impact with the team and impress your new manager. By setting out a 90 day plan, with the aim to achieve particular milestones vital for success.

From Chaos to Collaboration: How Design Sprints Reshape Team Dynamics

After the rock and a hard place position by our client, we launched into the stars of success because of a Design Sprint

🤖 Algorithmic Marginal Utility: Why AI Makes Everything Cheaper and Less Fun

In a world where artificial intelligence has seamlessly optimized nearly every aspect of daily life, from entertainment to relationships, we find ourselves paradoxically surrounded by convenience yet starved for meaning. This phenomenon, dubbed Algorithmic Marginal Utility, explores how constant, hyper-efficient personalization can dull our emotional responses and erode the richness of human experience.

Product Management Is Not Dead: Why Strategic Leadership Matters More in the AI Era

I keep seeing bold claims that "Product Management is dead" — and each time, I can't help but shake my head. The truth is far more interesting: Product Management isn't disappearing; it's becoming more essential than ever in the AI era.

Want to Land a Senior Role? Here’s How I Help Candidates Succeed in Interviews

Interviewing for director or executive roles is a different game—with higher stakes and tougher expectations. I’ve helped many candidates stand out by keeping things clear, honest, and effective—here’s how.

Mentorship in Action: Crafting Career Roadmaps for Emerging Engineers

Embarking on an engineering career can be both exhilarating and daunting. Emerging engineers often grapple with questions about specialization, skill development, and long-term goals. Mentorship plays a pivotal role in navigating these uncertainties, offering guidance, support, and a roadmap to success.

YC Application Guide: How to Get Accepted to Y Combinator

Master your Y Combinator application. Discover the critical components, preparation timeline, and post-submission strategies to stand out from thousands.

Mentor Matching Engine: How to Find Your Perfect Professional Match

Looking for the perfect mentor? Learn how mentor matching engines use algorithms to create professional connections that accelerate your career growth.

Fake It Until You Make It: How to Use Confidence and Preparation to Advance

Is 'fake it till you make it' good advice? Discover when this strategy works, when it's problematic, and how to apply it ethically for genuine professional growth.

How To Get a Job After a Coding Bootcamp

Understanding the Coding Bootcamp Job Search Landscape step by step guide to get your 1st job after graduating from a coding bootcamp

4 Proven LinkedIn Growth Hacks for Clean Energy Companies

Whether you’re a developer, IPP, EPC, engineering firm, consultant, law or insurance firm, or any other entity in the clean energy space, every company is trying to target key stakeholders at prospective companies.

Annabella Kadavanich – Meet the Mentor

I'm an AI engineer with 10+ years of experience building AI solutions and guiding global AI strategies. I truly love making AI easy for anyone to understand and use (you can check out my TikTok @shebuildsai for tips!). So, if you're a dev transitioning into AI or a leader seeking smart AI strategies (even if you're not a tech expert!) I'm here to help you succeed and reach your specific goals.

Technical Interview Questions and Answers

A Guide Technical Interviews for Coding Bootcamp Graduates

Jargon Is Killing Your Leadership. Here’s What to Do Instead.

You don’t need to swallow a corporate jargon dictionary to be an effective leader.

From AI Assembly Lines to Orchestrators: Two New Paths Emerging in Software Engineering?

A few months ago, Klarna’s CTO said that AI was already doing the work of mid-level engineers. Shopify and Meta echoed that sentiment. The message was clear: software development is changing fast. However, the more interesting question isn’t whether AI will replace engineers. It’s how it’s reconfiguring the role, and what kind of engineers we’ll need in the future. Because something strange is happening: code quality is being standardized, velocity is skyrocketing, and the core value of the software engineer is shifting. We’re no longer in the age of craftsmanship. We might be entering the age of the AI assembly line.

From stuck & invisible to confident and hired

If you’ve ever thought “I have no idea what I really want now” this blog walks you through the real shift that happens when you stop trying to “fix your CV”. We start by seeing your own value, till you get that kind of clarity that changes how you show up, speak about yourself, and go after the jobs (and salary) you actually deserve.

Rethinking Creative Project Management: 7 Unconventional Practices for Breakthroughs

Managing creative projects isn’t just about timelines and deliverables—it’s about orchestrating a symphony of ideas, emotions, and innovations.

Mastering Leadership: How Founders Can Build High-Performing Teams

How Founders Can Build High-Performing Teams

Rishabh Misra – Meet the Mentor

I’m a Staff ML Engineer with a decade of experience across applied research, engineering leadership, and knowledge sharing. I have built AI-powered personalization systems at startups, Twitter, and Amazon, and co-authored ML research on novel user-facing problems, applying it to improve real-world experiences. I share learnings through writing, speaking, and mentorship.

The Future of Collaborative Work: Tools and Tips for Better Team Productivity

Discover the future of collaborative work with tools like HackMD, Zoom, and Trello. Learn practical tips to boost team productivity in remote and hybrid environments, overcoming challenges like time zones and overcommunication.

Building High-Performing Teams: Lessons from the Frontlines

Building high-performing teams isn’t about finding unicorns - it’s about creating an environment where smart, motivated people can do their best work together.

What Am I Good At? Your Complete Guide To Discovering Your Professional Strengths

Struggling to identify your professional strengths? Our comprehensive guide gives you proven frameworks and practical exercises to discover what you're truly good at.

Mentor and Mentee Relationship Guide: Building a Transformative Partnership

Learn how to build an effective mentor-mentee relationship. Discover frameworks, exercises, and strategies for creating transformative professional partnerships.

Computer science vs software engineering: Which path is right for you?

Explore key differences in education, career paths, salaries, and personalities to choose the tech field that best aligns with your strengths and goals.

Amazon LP Interview Guide: Master the Leadership Principles to Land Your Dream Role

Master Amazon's 16 Leadership Principles with our expert interview guide. Learn STAR method strategies and real examples that helped candidates land offers.

Pathrise review: Worth it, or should you consider a top alternative?

Looking for an honest Pathrise review? This comprehensive guide examines whether this career accelerator delivers enough value to justify its hefty price tag.

Data Science vs Computer Science: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Perfect Tech Path

Explore fundamental differences between data science and computer science, education, careers, salaries, and a decision framework to choose your future confidently.

What Does a Performance Coach Actually Do? The Complete Guide

Explore the research-backed benefits of performance coaching and learn how to find the right coach for you.