Over the last few weeks Ive jumped on Discord calls with strangers from all over the world.

Some wanted to start their first business.
Some wanted their first job.
Some already had businesses and just needed someone to challenge their thinking.

Something surprised me.

Almost nobody needed some secret strategy.

Most people already knew what they had to do.

They just needed someone to tell them the truth hold them accountable and remind them not to quit when things got hard.

Twenty years ago I wish I had someone like that.

Someone who could save me from a few expensive mistakes.

Now I get to be that person for someone else.

Its a funny feeling because Ive learnt just as much from my mentees as theyve learnt from me.

If youre a few steps ahead dont underestimate how much value you can add to someone thats just starting.

Sometimes a 30 minute conversation can save someone six months of going in the wrong direction.

i am a software engineer right now and i want to go through this pipeline: quant developer->quant trader to become a quant trader. But for me be able to find jobs in this field i would have to have professional / apprentice experience, so is there anybody here willing to provide apprenticeship so I can build my portfolio

I'm currently working as a Manual Tester with around 4 years of experience, and I've reached a point where I really want to grow my career by learning coding and Automation Testing.

The only problem is... I have almost zero coding knowledge.

Every time I try to start, I get overwhelmed by Java, Python, Selenium, Git, APIs, SQL, Playwright, CI/CD... and I end up not knowing what to focus on first.

I'm based in Chennai, and I'm hoping to connect with someone—whether you're a developer, automation tester, SDET, or anyone experienced in coding—who wouldn't mind guiding me in the right direction.

I'm not expecting anyone to teach me everything or spend hours every day. I'd just love to have someone I can learn from, ask doubts occasionally, stay accountable with, or even become friends with while learning. If you're also in Chennai and interested, we could even study together whenever our schedules match.

I'm a sincere learner, willing to put in the effort and practice consistently. I just believe that having the right person to guide or encourage me can make a huge difference.

If you've ever helped someone learn, or you've been in my shoes before, I'd genuinely love to hear from you.

Feel free to comment or send me a DM. I'd be happy to connect.

Thank you! 😊

I'm working in a fading field, I'm in my late 20s.. I'm in a hurry to learn.. With the help of AI I even built a simple extension in chrome and made a website too for a friend.. Like, I don't really know, but I have a visualizations of a bigger firm like SaaS enterprise or something, but don't know coding or anything.. also I have so many ideas in mind, but for now I just have to focus on this career transition thing which is closing up on me since this work is going to fade in few months.

Could someone please guide me. I'm from TN, India basically.

Hey everyone,

I'm in a tight spot financially. I can't cover rent this month, and I'm hoping to find a mentor who can help me navigate a career pivot while I stabilize things.

A bit about me: I'm a writer-director and entrepreneur with a solid track record across creative and business ventures. I previously founded and ran an influencer marketing company, so I've got real experience on the business side too, sourcing deals, managing client relationships, and running a company day to day. On the creative side, I've raised financing for a TV pilot, written 8+ screenplays, and completed a full 8-episode TV series. I'm also in the final stretch of my first novel. So I know how to execute long-form projects, build things from scratch, and get them across the finish line. Skills that don't always show up neatly on a resume, but that I think matter a lot in practice: persuasion, pitching, closing collaborators and clients, managing ambiguity, and sticking with something difficult until it's done.

Right now I'm trying to pivot into something more immediately viable, specifically SDR/BDR type sales roles, as a way to build stable income while I keep my creative work going on the side. I've been doing the prep (LinkedIn, cold outreach, practicing pitch frameworks) but I'm looking for someone who's actually worked in sales or made a similar career transition who can give me real guidance: how to position my background, what companies are actually looking for, how to shortcut the learning curve, or just brutal honesty about what I'm missing.

Not looking for handouts, just direction from someone who's been there. Happy to share more specifics in DMs.

Thanks for reading.

Edit: I am a 29 year old male

Hello all,

My recent studies have reignited my interest in mentorship. Though I don’t think I’m entirely qualified for such a lofty title as “mentor,” I do believe I can provide significant value within the scope of my abilities.

To ensure I provide the highest quality experience, and due to my limited time, I’m only interested in accepting one person for mentorship.

My background:

1. Extensively credentialed personal trainer.
2. Retired Emergency Medical Technician, Field Training Officer
3. Software Developer / Entrepreneur

Specific certifications, references, testimonials are available upon request.

My time on the ambulance taught me many great life skills, and introduced me to mentorship/leadership opportunities by virtue of my field training responsibilities. Further augmented by my relationships with long-standing personal training clients and entrepreneurial endeavors, my skill set is both broad enough to provide general utility, and specific enough for occasional novelty.

My strengths, and the skills I believe I have to offer as a mentor, include: study skills, communication, leadership, and domain specific knowledge.

One of my personal heroes is Cus D’Amato, Mike Tyson’s coach, mentor, and adoptive father.

If any of this resonates with you, please leave a comment, or DM me directly. Let me know if you have any heroes. I look forward to meeting you.