$240 / month
2 calls per month (60min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hey, I’m Gourika. I’ve spent the last 6+ years as a software engineer at Meta, and my journey has had a bit of everything — big wins, messy challenges, “growth hacking” phases, and moments where I realised work had quietly taken over my life and I needed to reset. Because of that, I don’t see work and life as two separate tracks. The mindset you bring to your career is usually the mindset you bring to everything else.
Along the way, I’ve done a lot of mentoring inside Meta — helping people grow into senior roles, navigate conflicts, handle “not meeting expectations” conversations, and find their footing again during difficult periods. I care as much about how you feel during your journey as where you end up.
As a mentor, I’m less about giving you a checklist and more about helping you think clearly. My strengths are around leadership, career growth, communication, project and stakeholder management, productivity, prioritisation and building something that actually looks like work–life balance, not just talks about it.
I like to get to the root: what you actually want, what “good” looks like for you, and what’s getting in the way. From there, we’ll figure out goals, options, and a path that feels honest and sustainable, whether that’s a promotion, a role change, better boundaries, or simply feeling less stuck. My aim is that you leave our conversations with more clarity, practical next steps, and a mindset that supports both your career and your life.
Having interviewed with many tech giants with finally landing up at Facebook, I feel it might be worth sharing my …
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Notify me when Gourika has new spots
We will send you a quick email if Gourika has new open spots for mentorship, and only in that case!
Book a free intro call with Gourika
Connect with Gourika in a quick call (usually under 30 minutes)
One-off sessions with Gourika
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
If you're looking for a mentor, and you're just not sure about how this all works – this one is for you. In a casual, …
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get 30 minutes with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with some code, discussing through an issue …
Sometimes, a strategy is needed to accomplish a future career change, or simply to get further in your current position. Should you go back to …
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get a full hour with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with coding something, deciding on a …
What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Gourika says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
