Product designer with 5+ years of experience focused on AI technology with various experiences spanning health-tech, non-profits, and start-ups. When I'm not designing, I'm trying new food, doing pottery, and thrifting!

I transitioned from a literature degree to a STEM masters and previously worked as a project manager at an AI consultancy in Hong Kong. Along the way, I was lucky to have incredible mentors who shaped my journey, and I hope to pay it forward by mentoring others. When I’m not nerding out over work/books, you’ll find me experimenting in the kitchen, chasing powder on the slopes, or collecting passport stamps!

I am an early / mid-career electrical engineer now working in medical devices after switching over from aerospace. Big fan of cooking, fitness, 3D printing, and many more. I hope I can help you by sharing some things I have learned along the way. :)

I firmly believe in an open world of opportunities to enhance all learner's experiences. Drawing from the disciplines of Instructional Design, Adult Learning, and User Experience Design my role as a Learning Designer helps us build the classroom of the future in various digital disciplines. Incorporating thoughtful digital product development, storyboarding, and learning design empowers individuals for life-long growth. Outside of work I enjoy gaming, traveling and checking out new restaurants in the city!
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Hi my name's Ryan! I have a diverse career background, operating across project management, finance, and now as Chief of Staff at a PE-backed SaaS. I strongly believe meaningful career acceleration and mobility is possible for anyone with the right mindset and sustained effort, and that experience builds impactful perspective agnostic of the role. That’s why I love mentoring ambitious people to build real leverage through ownership and authentic networking. Outside of that, I also train boxing/Muay Thai, game (usually Val or League), and spend time with loved ones and friends!

Hi! I'm Hester - I'm an accountant but I'm absolutely inept at doing taxes! My specialty is working with companies that are in the process or prearing to IPO. When not at work, you can find me annoying my dog (either forcing him to take pictures or go on a walk), baking, or doing some form of physical activity (frequently out running or hiking). Chat with me about moving advice, accounting careers, travel, or general life.

I have a love for art, anime, and all things nature! When I’m not in the lab, you can find me exploring new foods, shopping, drawing, or enjoying time with friends and family.

Hii I'm Emily!! I love meeting aspiring students and giving them advice, trying to help them build the best version of themselves! I try to approach mentorship conversations as advice I wish I had back when I was a student. I'm also someone who switched career goals halfway through my degree, and I'm quite proud of how far I've come!When I'm not working my corporate job, I'm hosting cooking nights with my friends, obsessing over mechanical keyboard builds, or planning out my next travel destination! Please send me a message on LinkedIn to book a time!

I enjoy helping people grow into sales and leadership roles, empowering them to find their voice along the way. My mentors provided me with invaluable social skills and tools, and I’m committed to paying it forward. Currently, I’m sharpening up on charisma, crisis management, and leadership development. If you're into EDM, late '90s pop, great food, or binge-watching TV, let’s chat!

I enjoy meeting ambitious and/or interesting people, and helping people who want to help themselves. Happy to talk about investing, finance, and business all day. I also love travel (visited 50 countries on 7 continents) & adventure, whether it's swimming with whales, diving in cenotes, or caving deep in a jungle. You can find me at https://www.instagram.com/successlifegoals/

Aadya is an entry-level software engineer at Disney. After interning 4x for the company since 2023 and graduating with her BS in CS in May 2025, she returned to the team full-time that June. She has prior experience mentoring students and joined BobaTalks as a way to connect with and guide students in an uncertain world. Her career goals are to someday earn her Masters or PhD to work in research in intersections of technology and sustainability or medicine. In her free time, she loves sketching and painting, and all things music. She’s also an avid K-pop stan and a STAY.

Nice to e-meet you! Before entering the gaming industry, I took the scenic route, studying English, theology, and business; and working in real estate, retail, hospitality, higher ed… you name it! My career journey isn’t what folks would consider “traditional,” but it just shows that there’s no “right” path to get to where you want to go.I’m happy to share tips and tricks I picked up along the way as an introverted first gen graduate and an immigrant child walking without guardrails and blueprints. :)

Hi there! My name is Honoka (she/her), I was born in Japan and grew up living in the US & Japan. I graduated from the University of Toronto and now working as an Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (ID&E) Specialist at KPMG. You can connect with me on LinkedIn to learn more about my previous experiences! I'm here to support you wherever you're at in your career/life journey. Happy to discuss: job search/internship tips (interview prep, networking tips), mental health, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), international student experience, and navigating Life :)

Hi, I’m Kathy! I’m a proud first-generation college graduate from UC San Diego with a BS in Business Psychology. Growing up in City Heights, San Diego, as the daughter of hardworking Vietnamese immigrants, shaped my passion for equity and building strong communities. Outside of work, I enjoy learning about personal finance, discovering new food and drink spots, and spending time with my husky, Yuki.

Hi! I'm York. I'm currently in the EV space but interested all technology. I've made a few career pivots in my life so hoping to share whatever I can about navigating through different industries and different job roles. Outside of work, my free time is taken up by sports (mostly golf right now), board games, and a 10 year old toy poodle (and my wife of course!)

Hey! I'm Peter c: a UX/Product Designer with 3 years of experience. When comes to design, I love coming up with crazy explorations and visually bringing them to life with prototypes. Clients I've worked with include Microsoft, Meta, JPMC, Quaicomm, and T-Mobile. As a UXdesign mentor, I review design portfolios, provide career advice, and help Jr. UX designers land jobs. When I'm not designing, I'm a videogame lover, a tennis fanatic, ramen connoisseur, and love to travel!

Ask me anything about product management, being an international student, early-in-career life, or anything about NEW YORK! Love the city. I occasionally create content on my blog, YouTube, and LinkedIn for people who are early in their careers, and people who want to break into PM. 💜

Hi! My name is Vivian! I am a genetic counseling graduate student at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX with a strong background in human genetics and public health. As an underrepresented student in the field of genetic counseling, I have a commitment toward increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the health professions. My graduate research focuses on genetic testing and informed consent. I support students interested in applying for graduate school and pursuing a career in healthcare, science, and research. In my free time, I enjoy singing, dancing, and painting.

Hi there! My name's Michael and I'm pretty active on LinkedIn, posting 2-3 times a week! I use my platform to share my experiences with internship hunting, landing full-time roles, and other career/personal-development topics. Outside of LinkedIn I work as a product owner at an investment firm and run my own newsletter called "The Leap Sprint". Happy to chat about anything on recruitment, product, or content creation!

Hey, I’m Maya! I went from being an enthusiastic pre-med to pivoting into tech sales post-grad and have now settled into Recruitment and Admissions at UBC Sauder.I love to talk about career pivots, networking, mental health, and major life transitions (graduation, early career, moving out, and relationship challenges included). Whether you’re looking for an informal chat or a deep dive, looking for advice or just wanting someone to listen - I’m here to support you.

Hi, I’m Vivian! I’m a first-gen professional passionate about helping college students navigate their career journeys and unlock their potential. Outside of mentoring, you’ll find me working out, trying new recipes in the kitchen, traveling to new cities, or hanging out with my pup, Dior. My mission is to empower you with the tools and confidence to crush your goals and build a future you’re proud of. I’ve been in your shoes before—let’s figure it out together! 💪✨

Hi, I'm Apoorva Jaiswal — a curious, ever-growing woman who finds joy in both the outdoors and the indoors. You'll find me hiking, cooking fusion recipes, or deep in a book just as easily as you'll find me learning Japanese and Korean on Duolingo. I love people, cultures, and cuisines — and I truly believe that living with curiosity is what makes life richer. Community means everything to me, and I'll always remind you — we'll figure it out, together!

Hi! I’m a Georgia Tech grad and a first-generation college student who grew up in Georgia and now lives in Chicago. I wouldn’t be where I am today without the mentorship I’ve received, so giving back really matters to me.

I’m happy to talk about anything related to SWE internships & new-grad roles in the U.S. or advice on university topics.

As for hobbies, I like to lift weights, run, and read web novels.

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Hey there! I'm Mike and I've been an Instructional Designer within multiple L&D teams for roughly 10 years now. Over the course of that time, I've honed my craft of combining elements of compassionate coaching with my love for expressing my creativity in multiple mediums. This has allowed me to develop content, facilitate training sessions, and create high-visibility presentations for large-scale projects and even high-level members of senior leadership. I also generally have a wealth of professional and personal life experience that I try and leverage to help people however I can!

Bill is a 10-year games industry veteran who majored in English and worked as a corporate recruiter and copywriter before growing into creative direction. He sympathizes with people who feel like they're still trying to find their way.

Hi ✨I’m Christine, a 31 year old social media consultant and board member at two non-profit organizations—one based in Denver Colorado dealing with helping women in technology and another cultural exchange nonprofit based in my home state of New Jersey. That is my 9 to 5; my 5 to 9 is writing for my newsletter The Reluctant Graduate and creating for my podcast Behind the Beta.
❗Please send me a LinkedIn message to book time! ❗

It's nice to meet you 😊👋🏻. I'm a Product Designer by day and Marketing Director by night. I love combining my 5 years of diverse experience in both fields to help large companies, local clients, and non-profit organizations alike retain their communities. I loved it so much that I recently founded a company that'll let me spearhead both. More on that soon!I became a Student Mentor to help ambitious youth, like yourself, discover (mostly) free resources and learn the technicalities behind accelerating your marketing or design career. Feel free to ask me about anything job search related.

Hi! I am a marketer and data analyst with a background in Art History and Information Science. I have been working for around 11-12 years at large American and Canadian companies such as Loblaws, Rogers Communications, Cineplex, and Invesco. My career spans roles in market research, marketing science and digital marketing. I am currently the Vice President of Growth Marketing at MSCI in New York, though I am based in Toronto and work remotely. In my spare time, I love tea & coffee brewing, the Detroit Lions, yoga & fitness, a good book, and the occasional video game.

I'm passionate about work-life balance, finding a career that excites you yet investing in yourself outside of just what you do for work. My work as a tech consultant is ever-changing and always keeps me interested, but I derive the most joy from the things I do outside of work and the people I surround myself with. I'm a lover of the outdoors, especially mountains, as I am an avid snowboarder and rock climber. I also enjoy anything craftsy, from crocheting, to sewing, or cardmaking. Traveling and any kind of new experiences keep me invigorated, and any kind of yap session leaves me refreshed.

I’m really passionate about traveling for food, so my go to vacation spot will always be Japan. I joined BobaTalks, mainly to try to give back to the community and help people find a path/goal/mentor during their product journey. I understand how hard it is to break into product & tech, so I wanted to provide a bit of help back!

I'm an ex-academic researcher turned user-centered design practitioner in government. I care about helping prospective grad school applicants refine their career goals, as well as mentoring new grad students to navigate the ups and downs of academic research. I mentor students to build on their strengths and explore new career opportunities. I am keen to have discussions about what excites you about design, whether you're consciously practicing design, or just starting to learn about how to apply it to your practice. Looking forward to connecting!

Here for career mentoring and random tidbits of life wisdom (but not therapy). East Coast transplant living in SF. I take virtual meetings, and I’m also happy to book a coffee chat in the city—send me a message on Discord (@ben x in the BT server).

Hi! Bay Area transplant living in The Biggest Little City in the World. I’m into all things Bay-related and cheer for all of our sports teams, especially the 5-Time Super Bowl Champion San Francisco 49ers. I’m passionate about being a mentor and helping people however I can because I’ve been fortunate to have had others throughout my life do the same for me. I’m inspired by the African proverb “each one teach one” and strongly believe in the words of Mary Church Terrell, who said to “lift as we climb”, so I aim to follow the footsteps of those before me and to pave the way for those after me.

I'm so excited to give back as a mentor and become a support system as you grow into your best self. Topics include: interview prep, resumes, recovering from a layoff, career pivots, general career/life advice or just being a listening ear. My goal for our BobaTalks is to help guide you toward defining and achieving what success looks like for you and having a great time along the way. Outside of work, I enjoy roller skating, baking/cooking new recipes, traveling, people watching, and most recently karaoke and Bananagrams. Let's do this!

Hello! I'm a project manager that has worked in multiple industries including esports, gaming, and digital advertising. I love playing games, watching anime, and teaching myself to cook new things :) I believe that mentorship is very important for helping you become the best version of yourself, and providing you with a cheerleader when you're tackling tough challenges. Happy to chat about swapping industries, how to navigate life, or even general career things.
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Hi everyone! I’m Shivani, a backend engineer at Toyota working in Go on software supporting the Toyota app and in-car head unit. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, blogging and YouTube (@thegandhigirls), traveling, cooking (always open to recs), and spending time with friends. As a first-gen college student, I learned how valuable guidance and support can be, which is why mentoring matters to me. I’m happy to help with resumes, internships, networking, imposter syndrome, and early career decisions. Excited to chat!

As a mentor, I’m here to help you become the best version of yourself! By day, I’m a Project Manager based in the SF Bay Area, and on the side, I dive into freelance writing, client consulting, and community service. I’m passionate about supporting underserved communities, writing about the things that bring people together—whether it’s entertainment, music, or shared experiences—and catching live shows whenever I can.When I’m not working or out at a concert, you’ll find me ranking as a KJ main on Valo or testing new champs in Howling Abyss.Come with your questions—I’m ready for whatever you’ve got!

Professionally, I am a UI/UX designer at IBM. I design IBM enterprise SaaS products, ranging from business intelligence to AI Assistants and Agentic AI experiences. I am a first-generation, Filipino Canadian woman based in Toronto, Canada. I hold a Bachelor of Arts from York University with a major in Economics. As someone who didn’t come from a technical STEM background, I relentlessly sought help from many mentors. They were very generous in their knowledge, time, support, and their confidence in me as a person and in my craft. Determined to give back to the design community, I hope to be a helpful guide in your journey whether it be a single coffee chat or many! Outside of design, I like to spend my time doing a couple of activities: spend time with friends and family, dance in heels, pilates, cook, collect blind box figures, keychains, & stationery, read romantasy books, deepen my spirituality practice, upgrade my home coffee & matcha setup, admire my plants, and more!

Hi, I’m Joe! I work in marketing at a digital health company where I focus on growth, campaigns, and turning ideas into real results. I like solving problems, optimizing systems, and figuring out what actually drives performance. Outside of work, I’m into personal development, mentorship, gaming (League of Legends and Final Fantasy XIV), and soccer as a Manchester City fan. C'mon City!!

I never intended to become a product marketing manager in the tech industry, but somehow I fell into it and I love it! It seems like a lot of my passions have developed this way – a happy accident. When I'm not busy crafting positioning and narrative decks for product launches, you can usually find me with a cup of coffee by the window to absorb some vitamin D or on the tennis court trying to pretend like I'm good at the sport 😂

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I have background in database and cybersecurity. I love to try new things and explore new places. In my free time, I love to play video games, hangout with friends, cook with others, and try new food. Currently, I am learning how to cosplay and playing Monster Hunter Wilds.

I went into the field with no mentorship or guidance, and so much of my journey was through a lot of unnecessary trial and error. I’d rather not see that happen to you! I find fulfillment in giving back, in helping you navigate this space, and in sharing my experiences so that it might guide you in the right direction 🙂