$150 / month
2 calls per month (45min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 24 hours or less
Hands-on support
After 15 years engineering at Meta, Expedia, and AssemblyAI, I know what it looks like when
a technically strong person is stuck — and I know the specific moves that get you unstuck.
I work with engineers and tech leads who are:
- Technically excellent but invisible — doing great work that no one outside their team knows about
- Wanting to make a career pivot but unsure which direction is credible vs. wishful thinking
- Building a personal brand but producing content that sounds like everyone else
What I don't do: cheerleading, vague advice, or 5-step frameworks that don't account for your
specific situation.
What I do: ask the uncomfortable diagnostic questions, give you the honest read, and help you
build the specific narrative and next-step plan that actually fits where you are right now.
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Mentees who work with a mentor for 3+ months reach their goals 2x faster than those going it alone. Long-term mentorship means fewer false starts, more focused sessions, and support that builds week after week.
97% satisfaction across all mentors
Personalized feedback and growth plans
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Rahul Bagai
Founder at ChrysalAI
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Book a free intro call with Rahul
Connect with Rahul in a quick call (usually under 30 minutes)
One-off sessions with Rahul
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
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What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Rahul 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
