When I was a student, I really wanted to meet a guru in my field, but I was afraid I would seem childish to him. I was wrong. When we met, he said one of his life values was sharing his experience with young people and inspiring them.
— Kamila Golod
I spent a lot of time trying to figure everything out alone because I did not dare to ask. My advice: do not wait until a question feels smart enough. Often the most important thing is simply to start the conversation.
— Karolis Vaitkevicius
When I was your age, I imagined all scientists as Nobel Prize winners who were so smart they did nothing but sit locked in their laboratories. Now I understand that scientists play volleyball, grow tomatoes, sometimes avoid housework, and eat kebabs too.
— Gabriele Bumbulyte
When it feels uncomfortable to meet someone who seems far more accomplished, I remind myself of one phrase: that person also once started from the point where I am now.
— Aleksandras Golod
There is no point watering the grass if later you forbid children from running on it.
— Vygandas Blandis
When I was in the senior classes at school and later a student, I did not have a person I could look up to, receive encouragement from, or simply talk to about my choices. My world was mostly defined by the environment I was in at the time. Only well after turning 30 did I realize how much I could have discovered earlier, so today I invite you not to be afraid to reach out. Sometimes one conversation with the right person can help you see more opportunities than you can imagine at that moment.
— Vadim Davliasevic
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About the Mentor
Hello,
For 15 years I led teams and companies, from 10 to 450 people, in Lithuania, Estonia, Kazakhstan, and Poland. I have seen what works, what does not, and where people most often get stuck.
I speak directly. If I do not know the answer, I will say so. If a question is silly, I will say that too, although almost no questions are.
How we work: I do not simply comfort. We speak openly. After the conversation, you know what to do next.
How I Can Help
First time with a team? How to start, delegate, and not panic.
How to say "no" without feeling guilty.
How to manage people older than you.
How to decide when all options look equally bad.
How to understand whether your idea is good or only seems good.
How to make a quick decision when there is no time.
How to negotiate salary.
How to present an idea to a manager so they listen.
How to work with people from other countries.
How to get a job or move in IT/tech.
How to start.
How to understand whether a business idea is realistic.
Future You
