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Mentor Spotlight: From Global Strategy to Meaningful Mentorship with Luiz Fittipaldi
Global Strategy & Planning Manager at Preply, Luiz Fittipaldi, shares his non-linear career journey across gaming, finance, and mobility sectors. From launching a mobile game with 50M+ downloads to leading strategy across 45+ countries at Bolt, discover how mentorship became his true north and the common challenges founders and professionals face during growth and transition phases.
How Mentors Can Help Teams Escape the Build Trap: A Guide to Prototype-Driven Discovery
Discover how AI-powered prototypes are helping product teams compress discovery from 6 weeks to 1 week, avoiding costly engineering rework. Sam Ho, Head of Product at Turing, shares his three-stage maturity framework and actionable 4-week playbook for mentors guiding teams away from the "build trap" toward validated, prototype-driven development.
Mentor Spotlight: From Geology to Software Engineering - How Ferran Buireu Built a Decade-Long Career in Tech
Senior Software Engineer Ferran Buireu shares his unique journey from Geology to tech, revealing how mentoring transformed both his career and communication skills. Learn about his practical approach to helping developers master modern technologies and advance from junior to senior roles.
Mentor Spotlight: Babak Andishmand on Leadership, Resilience, and Empowering Others
Technology leader Babak Andishmand shares his journey from arriving in NYC with $200 during Hurricane Sandy to becoming a mentor who empowers leaders to thrive in uncertainty.
Never Lose Track of the Right Mentor: Introducing Saved Mentors
Found a mentor who could be perfect for you? Save them for later. Your personalized list of saved mentors makes it easy to revisit profiles and reach out when you're ready.