Mentorship Testimonials & Quotes

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We're lucky enough to serve thousands of mentees and received an average rating of 4.85 out of 5. See what everyone is saying.


"In just a few weeks, I feel a LOT more confident navigating the React world. Chris has been an excellent mentor."

Tom Ray
- Tom Ray

“My main goal was to get the guidance and learn from another experienced specialist. I’m keen to grow as fast as I can in my career and it’s great to have such platform like MentorCruise to help you.”


"I reached my goal very quickly – a lot quicker than I had expected. I owe a tremendous amount of credit to Jordi for challenging me, providing support, his positivity and accessibility."


“My mentor was the game-changer for me. When I started, I was like a fish out of water. It’s very difficult and inefficient to try and reinvent the wheel all by yourself.”


“Between now and 6 months ago, I feel like I improved as an engineer. Looking back, I took a huge step, beyond my expectations”


“MentorCruise changed my life. Having a mentor at my disposal for the fraction of the cost of a bootcamp during a global pandemic was a game changer.“

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Mentees reach their goals on average in about 3 months. Their comments speak for themselves.


"I have used numerous mentors on this site and other sites and Jake is by far the best. Jake is attentive, knowledgeable and genuinely cares about his student`s progress."

- Nick about Jake Sta Teresa


"Julien's depth of knowledge as a researcher has proven invaluable to me. He's very personable/flexible and always has a specific answer or suggestion backed up by real world experiences. Plus as you'd expect, asks great questions and knows when to listen vs. when to probe further. Highly recommend!"

- Charlie about Julien Leforestier


" I am incredibly grateful for the mentorship I have received from Hema. She has been instrumental in helping me tailor my resume, identify skill gaps, and navigate a path to close them effectively. Her approach is not just about fixing a document; it’s about empowering you with confidence and clarity about your strengths and opportunities for growth. What sets Hema apart is her genuine commitment and perseverance to ensure you are not just prepared but positioned right. She goes above and beyond, offering thoughtful insights and actionable strategies that are both inspiring and practical. I have never come across a mentor who embodies the true spirit of mentorship the way she does—eager, dedicated, and deeply invested in your success. Her ability to highlight the right skills and craft a resume that reflects your true potential is truly remarkable. Beyond that, she inspires you to believe in yourself and aim higher. I cannot recommend her enough for anyone seeking a mentor who will not only guide you but also genuinely care about your journey."

- Meghna about Hema Ramrakhyani


"Sandrina is terrific! She is super knowledgeable, provides quick and thoughtful feedback, as well as advice and projects to help you achieve your goals. Within a few sessions I got help substantially improving my resume and portfolio projects."

- Graciela about Sandrina Pereira


"Arun has been very generous with his time and is a wealth of insights in his fields. I cannot recommend him highly enough as a mentor."

- Tom about Arun Prakash


"I had the pleasure of working with Andrew through MentorCruise, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. As a data scientist currently leading a complex project at work, I sought mentorship to strengthen my product management skills and ensure I was applying best practices in both planning and execution. I wanted to bridge the gap between technical knowledge and effective product management strategies to make a greater impact in my role. From the start, Andrew was incredibly approachable and knowledgeable. He took the time to understand my goals and tailored our sessions to align with my project needs. What stood out to me was his practical approach, each conversation was not just theoretical but grounded in actionable advice that I could immediately apply to my work. Whether it was setting clear priorities, managing cross-functional teams, or communicating effectively with stakeholders, Andrew provided frameworks and insights that boosted my confidence in handling these aspects. The mentorship had a noticeable impact on my professional growth. I became more structured in my project planning, which resulted in better alignment with stakeholders and smoother execution. Andrew’s guidance helped me shift from thinking purely as a data scientist to adopting a product mindset, which has enhanced both my leadership and decision-making abilities. Overall, working with Andrew was an invaluable experience. His expertise, combined with his supportive mentorship style, made all the difference. I highly recommend Andrew to anyone looking to grow their product management skills or enhance their leadership capabilities."

- Nick about Andrew Saunov


"At the end of last year, I sought out Tim to help me land a job as a Machine Learning Engineer. I had a background in data science but needed more experience on cloud and model deployment. He helped me with many things: - We settled on a project together to implement a tool based on LLMs and deploy the API on AWS EKS with Terraform and Kubernetes, and gave me weekly feedback on the progress and ideas for developing it further. - He recommended a certification as AWS Solution Architect Associate which I completed and helped land me the job. - He helped me craft my resume and make it much more relevant for recruiters. - He prepared me for interviews by doing mock interviews with me, both on the HR-type of questions "Describe a time where you had to learn something new in order to solve a problem", and for the technical round "Describe how you would implement a recommender system". He came prepared with challenging questions and really helped me step up my game in the interviews. I especially enjoy how hands-on he is: he is available for weekly meetings, and usually responds to any questions within a day. All-in-all, he is very knowledgeable especially when it comes to system design (Kubernetes, Database design, event-driven architectures, model deployment in the cloud). He made the path to landing my job much smoother, and I learned a ton from him. Highly recommended!"

- Mathijs about Tim Resink


"Anand is very knowledgable in the career path that I chose and I'm very happy with the progress I'm making with his guidance. I'm in that "dark place" when aspiring developers are between finishing a certification and landing a job offer. If you think that you need help in improving your job hunting spiel, acing that technical code interview or just need someone to "point you to the right direction", then Anand is the right mentor for you!"

- Gian about Anand Safi


"Michael is an exceptional mentor who provided me with invaluable resources and guidance throughout my job search. His support and insights were instrumental in helping me achieve my career goals. I am truly grateful for his dedication and expertise."

- Max about Michael Shao


"Thanks again Abhishek for the mentorship. For the past month, he has helped me to solve some problems I faced in my project. And thanks for answering my special question regarding performance review. I appreciate that he shared with me his promotion experience to senior developer so that I can learn from him to prepare for my performance review too."

- Xiang Yi about Abhishek Jakhar


"Jermaine is very helpful and supportive mentor. We have reached an intermediate goal. I would be happy to continue with Jermaine when I will be ready for my next goal. "

- Marina about Jermaine Vanryck


"Soroush has been an exceptional mentor, enriching my professional journey with his insightful guidance and support. Our interactions are not just exchanges of stories; they are sessions filled with valuable lessons and constructive feedback. His expertise in engineering management has been pivotal in helping me develop robust documentation and effective processes for my team. With Soroush's guidance, I have gained practical tips and deepened my understanding, significantly enhancing my skillset. His rich experience in the field is evident in every discussion, making each session a learning opportunity. I have undoubtedly grown under his mentorship, and I am grateful for the positive impact he has made on my career."

- Cristian about Soroush Salehian


"Reza has been a very dedicated mentor and always on time. I did enjoy my sessions with him and recommend him to anybody wanting to expand on their data science knowledge."

- Susan about Reza Fazeli


"Fiodar is a great mentor, very resourceful. I expected a few advices about the technology I was learning and I ended up rethinking my carrier strategy. I recommend working with him!"

- KESAN about Fiodar Sazanavets


"Dan is a fantastic mentor and comes to every session with a positive attitude and keeps you motivated. He is an expert in SEO and affiliate marketing and has given me a lot of guidance for my website. If you're feeling stuck or stagnant, I would highly recommend joining his mentorship program to help grow and expand your business."

- Tara about Daniel Proctor


"Anna is an excellent mentor. She’s able to deeply understand situations and listens carefully before offering advise. She’s unassuming and incredibly intelligent. I feel very lucky to learn from her"

- Shreya about Anna Dzehilevych


"I really want to thank Manish for his guidance. He pointed out what my weakness was, and helped me through it. Also getting a feedback of my project has helped me a lot. Definitely recommend him. "

- Anne about Manish Gharat


"Myke has been great as a mentor, a really cool dude with an awesome vibe with lots of knowledge in marketing, social media, and content creation. We have been working together for a month and a half now, and it has been a blessing. Myke has helped me understand how content creation works, how to organize ideas, understand basic marketing, set up online profiles, analyze viral content, and more! This is just the beginning, but I do recommend his mentorship to anyone in the creative industry looking for content creation guidance and marketing. "

- Jose about Myke Metzger


"Cheng is a great mentor. She helped me update my resume and prepare for every interview. She taught me how to search info about a company properly. I get a new job after 2 months of our mentorship. "

- Basil about Cheng Qian


"I thought Fatima was excellent. I had a hard time with memory recall in regards to Leetcode and Fatima really helped me get on track. "

- Sumer about Fatima Taj


"Ajay is an excellent mentor! In this short period, he has provided immense assistance, for which I am deeply grateful. His approach is great, showing professionalism, calmness, and patience. I believe these characteristics are crucial in every mentorship collaboration. With enthusiasm, I recommend Ajay for his excellence and knowledge. I look forward to future meetings and progress with his support."

- Nena about Ajay Shah


"My mentorship with Emma was exactly what I was looking for. She gave me insights, feedback as well as the confidence that I'm already on the right path of developing my skills. She was also available for questions."

- Cheflano about Emma Carpenter


"Elyes is a terrific mentor. I was feeling pretty lost with my journey in transitioning to ML from a software engineering position. Elyes helped me break down everything in a very structured way and offered concrete suggestions to improve my current approach. He also documents everything in every call which is very helpful. I enjoyed interacting with him during my sessions and hope to stay connected!"

- Aashima about Elyes Manai


"davide real mentor i get somuch value . i recomended "

- Didar about Davide Pollicino


"So far I am very pleased with Harry as a mentor, he's very knowledgeable and has this superpower of making you feel like you can do anything in your business. He definitely helped me boost my confidence and start to change my mindset, I can already see big improvements in the way I approach my agency."

- Valentina about Harry O'Connor


"Roman is without a doubt an expect in interviewing and software development. He helped me identify key areas I'm lacking at to consistently clear interviews at the SDE 3 level and provides me with insightful tips every time we meet"

- Andy about Roman Yusufov


"Good Mentor!!!"

- Demba about Andrii Latyshev


"Very good mentor! He is well prepared to teach and work with me during the coding practices. Definitely recommend him if you wanna know more about data science :)"

- Judy about Saurabh Kango


"I had a great first call with Daniel. From the get-go, he gave some practical and actionable advice to help with my business objectives. He is very knowledgeable in SEO and affiliate marketing."

- Tara about Daniel Proctor


"It was going great, she has helped me figure out not just my career path but also understand how to approach my new role"

- Anshul about Tolulope Ayeni


"Kevin is extremely responsive, knowledgeable and helpful! I really enjoy working with him."

- Nick about Kevin Johnson


"Ian is a great mentor, always available to answer your queries. Gives you the right guidance."

- Shasank about Ian Quah


"Harry greatly helped in my journey to expand my web design and SEO business. His advice was very actionable and paved the way for my growth. I recommend him to anyone seeking a mentor with a wealth of knowledge and a genuine passion for helping others succeed."

- Munir about Harry O'Connor


"Louie is a great mentor."

- Jitendra about Louie Arthur


"Mouhammad is a great mentor! Over the past six months, I have made significant progress under his guidance. He helped me build my resume and LinkedIn profile, which played a crucial role in landing my first internship at Cisco. During this time, I also earned my first cybersecurity certificate and am now pursuing the next one. Our first major goal, the Cisco internship, was achieved, and I decided to continue my mentorship with Mouhammad. Currently, we are working on securing a part-time job. I’m only 17, so I’m excited to see how far I can go with Mouhammad’s support. Everything is possible! 😃 "

- Dawid about Mouhammad Essayed


"Mohsen is a great mentor, his guidance was tailored to my goals and risk tolerance, making me feel confident from the start. He provided practical tips, recommended resources, and even specific suggestions. I'm immensely grateful for his support and highly recommend him to others starting their investment journey."

- Mohammad about Mohsen Hosseinpour


"I lack hands on mentorship in my current role and Elizabeth has been able to fill that gap, help me learn a new tech stack, and lay out a path to advance my career as an engineer. Shes insightful, responsive and compassionate. I’m looking forward to continuing as her mentee. "

- Joseph about Elizabeth Halper


"I had the privilege of working with Moon Ma as my mentor, and I cannot express enough how valuable and enriching the experience was. Moon Ma's dedication to her role as a mentor is truly commendable. From the outset, Moon exhibited a genuine interest in understanding my goals and challenges. Her approach to mentorship is characterized by a perfect blend of empathy and expertise. She skillfully guided me through various obstacles, offering insightful advice and practical solutions. Collaborating with Moon was a seamless process. Her communication style is clear and encouraging, fostering an open and comfortable environment. What stood out to me was her ability to tailor our interactions to my specific needs, creating a customized mentorship experience that felt incredibly personal. Moon's wealth of knowledge in MCHL was evident throughout our collaboration. Her expertise provided me with invaluable insights and perspectives that significantly contributed to my professional growth. She not only shared her experiences but also encouraged me to explore new avenues, pushing me to expand my horizons. The impact of Moon Ma's mentorship on my personal and professional development has been profound. I have gained confidence, honed my skills, and achieved milestones I once deemed challenging. Moon's guidance has been instrumental in shaping my career trajectory. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Moon Ma as a mentor. Her passion for mentoring, coupled with her expertise, creates a transformative experience for those fortunate enough to work with her. I am truly grateful for the guidance and support she provided, and I believe anyone seeking a mentor in [specific field] would greatly benefit from Moon Ma's exceptional services."

- Corey about Moon Ma


"Working with Nuno for the past six months has been instrumental in getting our product off the ground. His weekly guidance strikes the perfect balance between motivation and practical advice, especially in team management and process optimization. I highly recommend Nuno to anyone kickstarting a project and needing expertise in product development. His contributions have been outstanding."

- Martin about Nuno Coração


"Bhumi has been a great mentor. I have had some things impact my scheduling and she has been very flexible. I look forward to learning more from her."

- Jeniffer about Bhumi S


"From the moment I first spoke with Aly, I recognized him as my mentor. It was impressive how he took my call at short notice, especially over the weekend. We discovered many similarities between us, making it effortless for him to grasp my goals and ambitions. By the end of our conversation, the adage “Never take advice from someone you wouldn't want to switch places with” resonated with me, and I was certain that I aspired to follow a path similar to Aly's."

- neerthigan about Aly Dhalla


"Jeff has been outstanding thus far, really have enjoyed his insight and guidance. He has a lot of knowledge and perspectives that will be highly valued by startups and tech-centric companies."

- James about Jeff Solomon


"Yc was incredibly knowledgable and helpful."

- Benjamin about YC !


"Dav has been really supportive and had given me many useful feedback and insights about my marketing agency. I definitely recommend having him as a mentor!"

- Maria about Dav Nash


"John is one of the best mentors I have ever experienced: professional, enthusiastic and highly responsible. Not everyone's suggestions are worth taking, but John's constructive suggestions are always worth thinking about. In summary, John worths 5 star recommendations, he's greater than your imagination!"

- Natalie about John Smith


"Anastasia is a very experienced and helpful mentor. She provides you Real-Life advice on what it means to apply data science, which is an invaluable resource on the path to become a Data Scientist. Also, she explains it in a patient and understandable way."

- Kevin about Anastasia Karavdina


"Working with Elias has been a transformational experience. I came to him as someone with little to no knowledge of programming or software engineering experience. From our first engagement (before registering with mentorcruise) to now - Elias has provided me professional guidance in how best to position myself for a career change into software engineering and technical guidance on specific implementation details of different applications I'm working on. I can confidently say that I would not be on this path if I had not approached Elias about my situation. He is empathetic, knowledgeable, and pragmatic. He asks surgically precise questions that can cut right through all of the emotional noise and stress that comes with investing in a career change, bringing a level of clear thinking that has been so critical in shoring up my own sense of decisiveness and confidence. I think anyone looking to grow as a software engineer or looking to become one as I am stands to learn a lot from Elias - if not from his robust technical expertise then at least by adopting his way of thinking. "

- Aaron about Elias Szabo


""Karl on MentorCruise.com helps me reach my goals! Karl gives you the real deal. He carefully articulates what the industry demands and the niche practices and methods employed by top developers. If you seek him out you will find someone with patience, experience, a duty toward mentoring for the Games Industry and someone who is direct about quality in Games Developer mentees or any candidates.""

- Steven about Karl Schmidt


"Robert is an exceptional mentor, providing thoughtful advice and invaluable insights. His guidance offers a clear, high-level perspective, inspiring confidence and clarity in navigating challenges. His ability to shed light on the bigger picture and share industry knowledge is truly impactful and greatly appreciated"

- Clementina about Robert Tan


"David is an excellent mentor. He listens attentively, genuinely cares, and puts your mind at ease. He’s skilled at breaking down complex problems and communicates clearly and effectively. His ability to convey a lot with few words is especially impressive. David maintains a personal touch, adapts his approach to individual needs, and shows a strong appreciation for diversity. He has guided me through my questions about Snowflake, Data Engineering, and DataOps, providing clear explanations every step of the way. Additionally, David is committed to helping me achieve my personal goals and even suggests contributing to writing my online e-book about Data Engineering. I’m looking forward to many more sessions with David as my mentor. I have full trust that the outcomes will be successful."

- Enri about David Lara Arango Ph.D


"Turker is very knowledgeable! Highly recommend him! "

- chris about Türker Teo Bilgin


"When I reached out to Myke, I was in the middle of a big pivot—expanding my work into a more scalable format through webinars and group offerings. I had strong content but needed support translating it into an engaging, streamlined experience that would resonate with my audience. I was also feeling overwhelmed by the tech side of things and didn’t want to spend weeks going down YouTube rabbit holes trying to piece everything together. Working with Myke was such a relief. He came in with clarity, structure, authenticity, and real experience. Together, we mapped out a webinar structure that felt both strategic and authentic to my voice. He helped me clarify the flow, simplify the decision points, and make it emotionally resonant. What I especially appreciated was his guidance on tech tools—he didn’t just recommend platforms, he explained why they worked and how to integrate them seamlessly. I left our sessions feeling empowered, not overwhelmed. Since implementing what we worked on, I’ve felt more confident presenting my offers and delivering value in a format that feels spacious rather than stressful. The mentorship gave me practical tools, but more importantly, it gave me momentum. I walked away with clarity, structure, and systems—and that ripple effect has carried into how I approach everything else in my business. If you're looking for someone who blends strategy with heart and can make the tech side actually feel fun, Myke is the real deal."

- Kim about Myke Metzger


"I been learning to code on my own but I was lost trying to figure out what to focus on, Naz help me understand what I been doing wrong and the things I need to focus to improve my coding skills, thank you so much."

- Ivan about Naz Delam


"Larry has been my mentor for over a decade, long before he began officially mentoring others. I had the pleasure of working with Larry for nearly three years in my past and I have to say that writing a summary of everything I loved about my experience is difficult - there are far too many! But I'll try to share a few with you: 1) I think his professional background in technology & an industry experience are a rare combination that makes him an exceptional mentor. He is very good at asking the right questions to get to the bottom of my issues and then articulating his recommendations in simple and clear language. 2) He connects with you on a personal level, and he shares many of his own experiences on how he would have overcome those challenges, as well as the lessons learned from his past that can help us overcome those instances. He is very well composed and has helped many people overcome many stressful situations in their professional lives by finding the right work-life balance. The one thing I admire most about him is that he is a people person, and the way he communicates and presents information is incredible, which I have always admired about him. 3) He is extremely knowledgeable in his field and extremely organized! If you ask him a question, he'll almost certainly have a positive and constructive recommendation for you based on some of the great references that you can take away with you. I value his candid feedback on my work and how I work. Furthermore, his warm and kind personality makes learning from feedback enjoyable. 4) He is constantly on the lookout for opportunities to educate and inspire, assisting me not only in finding answers to questions but also in better understanding the problem. I wholeheartedly endorse his services and will continue to be his mentee !"

- Niravkumar about Larry Jacobson


"I've had a few mentoring sessions with Davide, and it's been great. He's really good at explaining tech stuff in a way I can understand, since I'm new to IT. I'm looking forward to learning more with him."

- Hachi about Davide Pollicino


"Very knowledgeable, I got great resources from Alessandro."

- Steven about Alessandro Giordani


"Stelios is been so far a great Mentor listening my plan and help me to build a successful future career. Highly recommended!"

- Fabio about Stelios Tigkas


"Alessandro is very serious and competent. He's very helpful and very well organized. He is helping me a lot to organize a personal development project for my professional growth. Definitely I recommend him to everyone as a mentor."

- Francesco about Alessandro Giordani


"Goncalo has been very helpful in my Product Marketing Manager role job search. He has carefully developed a personalized plan to reach my goals and improve my weaknesses. I'm very happy with Goncalo's professionalism and support. I highly recommend him as a Product Marketing mentor."

- Marta about Goncalo Catalao


"Great Mentor. She has great insights on the interview process and provides helpful tips. "

- Sital about Fatima Taj

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