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As professional requirements change and career stagnate, it's sometimes time to make a change. Let's make the next one happen together.

Joris Zierold

Overcoming a challenging career change with grit, determination, and the right mentor

Joris Zierold had been working in the media and publishing industry for many years as a founder, engineer, and managing director when he decided to transition into blockchain technology.

Kyle Teeter

Building confidence and foundational skills during a career change

Kyle first found a passion for web development when he had to set up a website for his online teaching business. To get the website up, he taught himself the basics of software engineering, leading to a new-found interest in the topic and a desire to transition into this career.

Nelson Remetz

Starting a new job with more confidence and stronger support

Nelson Remetz has successfully transitioned careers from architecture to UX design. But with the skill building done, there were more hurdles in the way – interviewing and overcoming the first few months in an entirely new job.

Bassma Hefni

Leveraging mentorship to start a new career in a new country

Long interview sessions, building new skills and preparing for a big move ended up in Bassma scoring multiple design offers in Europe.

Peyton Lucas

Convincing interviewers with clear thought processes

After a deployment to Afghanistan, he realized that this wasn’t what truly fulfilled him longterm. How Peyton took full use of a new mentorship platform, and evolved himself into a talented Full-Stack Developer.

Ryan Wilson

From Professional Basketball to Cybersecurity

For close to a decade, Ryan Wilson was a professional athlete all around Europe. After a long career on the court the now-retired player had to look into his future career prospects.

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Building leadership qualities

Not only mentees profit from committed mentorships. Mentors are building their industry knowledge and leadership qualities with the 1-on-1 coaching too.

Catalin Rosu – Meet the Mentor

Catalin Rosu – Meet the Mentor

I am a Software Development Lead with a strong background in software engineering, specialising in architecting and delivering robust software applications, as well as leading and building high-performing teams. With nearly two decades in coding, my transition to leadership was driven by a passion for creating impactful solutions the right way with the right team.

Mariana Carvalho – Meet the Mentor

Mariana Carvalho – Meet the Mentor

A career mentor and writer with more than ten years of professional experience, being the last 7 in corporate America, specifically in technology. I made a career transition to technology in 2016 when I came to the US to pursue my master's degree. I was awarded the Latino 30 Under 30 by El Mundo Boston in 2022 for my mentoring and activities in DE&I in Massachusetts and Brazil.

Mary Knight – Meet the Mentor

Mary Knight – Meet the Mentor

A generalist with deep knowledge in Product Design, User Research, & Product Strategy. I'm a deeply feeling, loyal, nurturing – seeker and lifelong learner. Called to support people in bringing their ideas into reality.

Diego Alvarado – Meet the Mentor

Diego Alvarado – Meet the Mentor

Passionate in learning more about people. Sport fan, and outdoor geek.

Lea Skrinjar – Meet the Mentor

Lea Skrinjar – Meet the Mentor

I’m a seasoned Product Strategy Consultant and the Founder of Pax6 Design Consultancy with a decade of experience in Product under my belt. I began my career as a teaching assistant and researcher in the fields of Architecture and Urban Planning which has contributed to the knowledge and approaches I use now. Besides work, you'll often find me immersed in my passions—competitive tennis and piano.

Tarsi Luo – Meet the Mentor

Tarsi Luo – Meet the Mentor

Tarsi Luo stands as one of Australia's leading under-40 CEOs, renowned for her prowess in marketing and community building. Specializing in aiding start-ups, particularly those in the consumable goods and retail sectors, she offers guidance on establishing success, formulating strategies, plotting market routes, and securing funding.

All Stories

Browse our library of case studies, mentorship stories and successes our mentees have decided to share with us!

Using Experience for Growth: Mentoring for Meaningful Connections

Using Experience for Growth: Mentoring for Meaningful Connections

I fired the first person I ever hired within the first week, at age 23. While being in a new leadership role or endeavour can be exciting, it can also backfire if you do not have the support around you along the road.

How mentorship boosted Mauro's transition into Data Science

How mentorship boosted Mauro's transition into Data Science

Mauro found himself at a pivotal juncture in his professional career. He aspired to make a career shift toward data science, so he sought the assistance of MentorCruise and Raffaele Miele, an accomplished data scientist possessing expertise in Mauro’s targeted domain.

Overcoming a challenging career change with grit, determination, and the right mentor

Overcoming a challenging career change with grit, determination, and the right mentor

Joris Zierold had been working in the media and publishing industry for many years as a founder, engineer, and managing director when he decided to transition into blockchain technology in 2021.

Adding crucial hard skills to a new business with a mentor

Adding crucial hard skills to a new business with a mentor

Building a business and a well-structured team is one of the hardest undertakings you could do in your professional life. It’s an event that comes with huge benefits, but sometimes also immense costs both on a financial, personal and mental level.

Building confidence and foundational skills during a career change

Building confidence and foundational skills during a career change

Kyle first found a passion for web development when he had to set up a website for his online teaching business. To get the website up, he taught himself the basics of software engineering, leading to a new-found interest in the topic and a desire to transition into this career.

Experiencing professional growth with the right guidance

Experiencing professional growth with the right guidance

Sometimes life throws us a curveball, especially so in our careers. Fast-moving environments, changing priorities and shifting markets can hinder our development as a professional.

Starting a new job with more confidence and stronger support

Starting a new job with more confidence and stronger support

Nelson Remetz has successfully transitioned careers from architecture to UX design. But with the skill building done, there were more hurdles in the way – interviewing and overcoming the first few months in an entirely new job.

Accelerating Startup Growth Through Advisors And Effective Mentorship

Accelerating Startup Growth Through Advisors And Effective Mentorship

For many early-stage startups, their ultimate fate is decided by getting the right connections, advice and access to opportunities at the right time.

How Bassma leveraged mentorship to start a new job in another country

How Bassma leveraged mentorship to start a new job in another country

Bassma Hefni leveraged the experience of her mentor to prepare for a long journey and a change of scenery. Long interview sessions, building new skills and preparing for a big move ended up in her scoring multiple design offers in Europe.