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.


"Focused on his work and knows what he is doing"

- Darije about Samuel Rafini


"Ehsan took very long to reply to my questions and when he did they were very generic answers, we were meant to schedule an introductory call but he cancelled last minute and didnt offer any support throughout the whole month"

- Mahmoud about Ehsan Golpayegani


"I am truly grateful for the guidance and support provided by Rey over the past few months. The resources she shares for each topic are exceptionally well-chosen, providing a solid foundation for understanding complex concepts. What I appreciate the most is the detailed and insightful feedback she gives on my code, which is always constructive. Rey's mentoring is excellent, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking to improve their skills."

- Alejandro about Reyhaneh Ezatpanah


"If there was a graph where the x-axis was intelligence and startup-savvy and the y-axis was the friendliness and being encouraging, Rob’s point on the graph would be way up and way to the right. He truly enjoys business and helping people in this adventure no matter what the industry. He helped me with creating a solid branding process and also even gave me specific action points and resources for my next platform iteration and some ideas on how to properly find, sell to, and track the data and metrics of my customer base. My suggestion is to take notes when he's sharing because there are so many actionable ideas and resources he's offering that you will forget some if you're not typing away during your session. P.S: Rob likes to have impeccable taste. He is somebody who will question logic to no end. He always has a good eagle eye for details if something looks wrong. He is like to be a constant improver, so no matter how good something is, always has a way to make it better. He will never be happy."

- Abdelsalam about Rob Bertholf


"While I had to cancel early due to life getting in the way, I can say nothing but praise when it comes to Callan. I was struggling on a very fundamental level with basics, such as research and work organization. It sounds almost silly when I say I didn't even know how to start a design project, but Callan was extremely understanding and knew how to help me. Even a few weeks of working on basics has went a long way in making me feel more confident about even attempting to design something. I was also supplied with a lot of personalized .pdfs to provide feedback and explain some of the concepts. I genuinely believe you cannot go wrong with Callan - I would give 7 stars if I could. Again, I had to cancel prematurely for now, but I know I'll be back someday! Thank you Callan!"

- Bartosz about Callan Richardson


"I'm very pleased with my experience!"

- Inna about Eva Georgieva


"Herbert is by one of the best mentors I have! I'd recommend him to anyone."

- Abu Bakr about Herbert Lee


"Anand helped me every step of job seeking - from screening to technical to impressing the CEO. He sent over multiple reading materials, video tutorials and sample questions of every round of interview in order to prepare for them."

- Gian about Anand Safi


"I am quite a beginner when it comes to general software and data. Azzam first analyzed my current situation and then gave his professional opinion on how to approach my studying and what topics to focus on (since I was feeling overwhelmed and not sure exactly which path to take). Now, after only 2 weeks, Azzam has greatly helped in directing my studies to the right direction and still helps with the material on our weekly calls. He always gives clear answers and guidance as well as not hesitating to stay much longer on the calls than planned, which I really appreciate. I highly recommend him to people of different levels in this field. "

- Abdul about Azzam Alwan


"Dan is a great mentor. He has longstanding experience in the software industry when it comes to interviewing, being good at your job, and building your career. He helped me feel like I wasn't alone in the process and helped me build confidence in interviews."

- Brendan about Dan Ford


"Thanks to Shelby's guidance and feedback, I landed my first job as a product designer. She is a great mentor, not only in the technical/practical stuff but also a supporter in all the mental-emotional aspects that involve job search and developing as a designer. "

- Alejandra about Shelby Corbella


"Genuinely concerned about growth and impact. Very experienced and a great human being. "

- siddhant about Ritendra Datta


"Donovan has been a great mentor. Following his advice I was able to build some confidence and land a new job. I look forward to continuing our discussions. "

- Aloysius about Donovan Lowkeen


"Farid is a great mentor ….I'm very pleased with my experience!"

- Sonali about Farid Shukurov


"he analzye your problem/blockers, makes good suggestions and leads you to best solution"

- Ahmad about Davide Pollicino


"Itay has a perfect attitude when it comes to being a startup founder. He is an energetic but calm, creative thinker and makes sure you feel good on the way to the top. I got a lot of value from each mentorship session and would pick Itay as my mentor again every day of the week. Thanks, Itay!!"

- Amitay about Itay Forer


"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 S.


"Abbas has tremendous knowledge about the investment management industry. Always extremely helpful, generous with his time, and would go above my expectations during our calls. A great person and mentor! "

- Sally about Abbas Alighanbari


"I started working with Mohannad to get some help with my thesis. It was a wonderful experience. His expertise in his area was fantastic. I had several issues to discuss with him, both conceptual and with codes. His thoughts, suggestions, and guidance steered me in the right direction. As an academician and a former software engineer, he played his role very well. Another impressive quality he had is his ability to boost mantee's confidence. His encouraging words from life experiences make him an even better mentor. In a nutshell he has many qualities to be a perfect mentor."

- Adil about Mohannad Elhamod


"Amaan has been a great mentor! Working with Amaan has leveled up my thinking about how I approach problems resulting in better solutions for myself and more dependable solutions for my team. I would not be as influential had I not worked with him."

- Robert about Amaan Rizvi


"Jason is amazing mentor, helped us alot with our marketing startegies. If you need to generate leads or reach any customers I would highly recommend to reach out to Jason"

- Lior about Jason Aiginitis


"Nadia helped demystify the impact sector for me by sharing her experiences and being quick to share her personal network with me to make some key introductions. She helped me create a concrete plan on how to explore and enter the impact sector, and motivated me to start executing it. She had vast amounts of knowledge about the space since she has been involved in it in various capacities. Her approach is very friendly and easy to get along with as well, making it the whole experience very enjoyable as well. I would highly recommend Nadia for anyone looking to enter the impact sector."

- Arvand about Nadia Laabs


" Alessandro is seasoned mentor. would recommend him to anyone."

- Robin about Alessandro Giordani


"good and resourceful"

- Arvind about Arslan Arshad


"John supported me a lot during my hardest time, providing multiple learning resources and feedback. He is totally a nice mentor, encouraging me a lot!"

- Zoe about John S.


"Ritendra can do both. 1) diving deep to the granular level, the specifics when we discuss something technical or 2) bubble things up to a coarser level when we discuss my motivation and goals in life. I was not very articulate about my goals. He reframed what I wanted to achieve in an abstract form. I got a clarification of my motivations and reasons. He gave real-world examples from his experience, grounding his points of view and recommendations with evidence. Toward the end, I summarized the takeaways and he validated my understanding of his advice. Overall, a. a very productive session, resulting in actionable next steps tactically and strategically. "

- Raghavan about Ritendra Datta


"Jake is a very good mentor, he inspired me to do my pet projects again after my burn out, so I can learn again and get fun from this. Despite our time difference he always answers very quickly. I learnt more from him and now feel a bit more confident with code"

- Anisa about Jake Sta Teresa


"Christian is a great mentor, took the time to answer my questions and went the extra mile to cover all possible implications of every point."

- Ludivine about Christian Hily


"I recently moved to the USA, and one of the first things I did was ask Anna for help with getting ready to find a job. She didn't just help me with that. She also gave me lots of useful info about the job market here and what it's like to be a product director in American companies. She helped me make my LinkedIn profile better and write a good resume. We are also practicing mock interviews. Anna is more than just a coach with experience as a Product Director. She's like a mirror that helps me understand myself better. This is really helping me grow in the direction I want."

- Alexander about Anna Peterson


"Walter has been an excellent mentor. I have implemented a few ideas based on our discussions. He gives a fresh perspective to management. Appreciate all his insight."

- Vishal about Walter Lee


"I love sessions with Essa as he explains how UX affects, and what I have missed considering while doing my design. It helps me see the UX in the UI and how to design a UI with a good user experience. "

- Kithmini about Essa Saulat


"Andre has been an incredible mentor and help as I continue to advance in my marketing journey. He's always available to answer questions, and his insight and experience have been invaluable. I couldn't have done it without him. Thanks a lot, Andre."

- Vitalii about Andre Havro


"I'm very pleased with my experience! He helped to to create python code in Django to effectively retrieve complex data from crypto markets APIs and save in our database. "

- David about Brij kishore Pandey


"Abhishek goes above and beyond to help you progress in your journey. His coding sessions are super helpful and his recommended resources are always spot-on."

- M about Abhishek Jakhar


"Vinamrata has been very helpful in coaching me through different challenges. She's super smart and able to quickly diagnose complex problems to bring suggestions to potential solutions. I could see her experience and skills shine through in all our calls, and it's super useful as a lot of PM challenges involve soft skills and are not something you can easily find in books! She's also very dependable and flexible when it comes to scheduling sessions, which I appreciated. The help I got was really invaluable in figuring out next steps. Thanks!"

- Tommy about Vinamrata Singal


"I will rate our mentor Sofia with 10 Stars!! She is a great mentor for several reasons! She understands very well what we need for our Fintech Startup Cygnus-A2 www.cygnus-a.com regarding Marketing Plan, Business Plan and Road Map to achieve our Goals. She is guiding us, providing detailed steps to do the right way. With her vast experience knows the next steps for the brand, anticipating future mistakes to prevent. As a person, she's kind and lovely. Speaking with her like a friend. We still have her as a mentor because we need her to minimise risk as a brand and an entrepreneur. Hire her if you are ambitious and want to secure your clear map to success! She's the right person to help you to fill your dreams full!!"

- Ryan about Sofia Holden


"Farid is a Great mentor"

- Alvin about Farid Shukurov


"Amazing mentor! Tam is extremely knowledgable on all things product management, especially if you work or are looking to work with smaller-medium startups. He is a pleasure to work with and has always been patient, positive and happy to help me figure out whatever new crisis work has thrown my way. Whether you are looking to change careers or navigate your current PM role, Tam is a great mentor with a lot to offer."

- Cydney about Tam Finlay


"Excellent!!!"

- Constantinos about Benjamin Kaiser


"During our cooperation, Siddharth always promptly answered any questions that I had, related to both my work and training. Thanks to the tips and resources he shared with me, my work went faster and I got to grips with the topics that interested me more quickly. He helped not only with understanding what approaches and tools to use in different problems, but also with how to approach work in general, solve problems in parts, and correctly prioritize. I am grateful to him for his work and look forward to collaborating with him again in the future."

- Sabrina about Siddharth Agrawal


"I would recommend Saurabh highly. He guided me in the right direction and helped me understand the basics and a few advanced concepts of natural language processing. He is well informed in the domain, very friendly and easy to connect with. "

- vishal about saurabh goel


"Taylor is a brilliant and insightful individual. I feel so fortunate to have been able to share and learn with/from her. She brings a big-picture approach to problem-solving necessary in today’s market."

- Yves about Taylor Green


"Vladimir is a great mentor who provides information in a clear way and easy-to-use"

- Aleksey about Vladimir Baranov


"Ritendra is an amazing mentor - he has an uncanny ability to meet his mentees where they are in their journey, and intuitively grasp their challenges, unique strengths and aspirations. He inspires excellence, has a wealth of knowledge and offers solid, actionable advice - very grateful to have him as a mentor!"

- Sri about Ritendra Datta


"Victor is a great mentor and very helpful. "

- Joshua about Victor Barros


"Alexandre is amazing! With his help, I was able to land the job I wanted. His mentoring and expertise in Python were invaluable in my preparation for the technical interviews. I highly recommend him as a mentor for anyone looking to improve their Python skills and advance in their career."

- Oleksandr about Alexandre Blanchet


"Edward is a great dev mentor. I went from zero knowledge to a fully developed web app in weeks. He is patient, explains things well and is easy to chat with. I definitely recommend him"

- Paul about Edward Murphy


"Donovan is a great mentor whose guidance is both enriching and enjoyable. He provides comprehensive support with resume building, technical skill development, and interview preparation. I highly recommend him for anyone seeking to advance their career."

- Abe about Donovan Lowkeen


"Being mentored by Alexander in product management has been an exceptionally rewarding experience. His deep industry knowledge and genuine commitment to mentoring set him apart. He tailors each session to address specific challenges, providing practical, actionable insights that have significantly advanced my skills. His exceptional communication abilities ensure that every interaction is enriching and maximizes learning. His mentorship is both enlightening and inspiring, playing a pivotal role in my professional development. I highly recommend Alexander to anyone aspiring to excel in product management; his guidance is invaluable and transformative."

- Charlie about Alexander Korneev


"Stephen is a great mentor. He is always excited and curious and explains concepts with vivid passion while being incredibly flexible towards his students' needs."

- Thomas about Stephen Gabriel


"Very positive experience! Victor carefully listened to my plans and needs and came up with a clear learning path. The organisation and communication were top-notch. Highly recommended."

- Aleksei about Victor Rubio


"He has been my mentor for a long time :) always willing to help and the greatest mentor you could find "

- Kim about Abhishek Jakhar


"Bryant is a fantastic mentor - he is extremely knowledgeable, empathetic, sincere, and creates an environment where asking even the most rudimentary questions is OK. I have no doubt that my experience with Bryant will have a huge impact on my career. "

- Steven about Bryant Miano


"Awesome mentor. Somehow found a way to teach even me."

- Joshua about Stephen Groat


"I feel very lucky to have Turker as my mentor. He is great at simplifying complex concepts and providing different perspectives to the same issue! I also appreciate the practical advices he shares that I could implement immediately. He is super quick to response and responsive. I definitely recommend Turker to everyone who seeks valuable & active support. Best one I met so far."

- Claire about Türker Teo Bilgin


"Working with Lily has been fantastic! She's very knowledgeable with lots of experience. She brings great energy and is flexible to meet. Highly recommended!"

- Sonny about Lily Zhao


"Prior to working with Roman I had a vague understading of what I would like my career to look like. Roman not only helped me clarify this path, he also empowered me with helpful tools that I am using on a daily basis. What distinguishes Roman's approach is his holistic methodology. He doesn’t just focus on the career itself, but also considers how personal strengths, lifestyle, and individual goals intertwine with professional aspirations. His kindness and understanding create a comfortable and supportive environment, enhancing the effectiveness of our sessions. During our meetings, I consistently felt heard and valued. Roman's ability to actively listen and provide tailored advice is exceptional. He did not offer generic solutions, instead, he delved into understanding my unique situation, offering insights that are both practical and transformative. I cannot emphasize enough how highly I recommend working with Roman. His impact goes beyond mere career coaching, it's about fostering personal and professional growth in a holistic way. For anyone looking to gain clarity, direction, and empowerment in their career, Roman is undoubtedly an excellent choice."

- Dawid about Roman Yusufov


"Federico continues to be an awesome supporter of my own development and career growth. We recently started delving into Excel modelling and Data Analytics and what he can do with Excel is just incredible. His storytelling is also top notch, my manager has already noticed an improvement in the quality of my outputs and I owe it all to him. "

- Chiara about Federico Maffini


"Tapas is an excellent mentor! He helps me a lot. He helped me many times solve problems ,where i was stuck and suggested more effective ways of doing things.I am learning a lot from him! He seems engaged and willing to devote his time to help me! He knows a lot. I surely recommend him!"

- Thomas about Tapas Adhikary


"A beneficial mentor knows how to give and explain information to the student. Thank you so much for your help. "

- Ivan about Volodymyr Nickolaevich

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