Here are the 26 Growth Mentors of March 2025

1. Alexander Zlatkov

Describe yourself

Tech founder, CEO, and startup mentor with hands-on experience in building and scaling venture-backed companies. I’ve been helping fellow entrepreneurs for quite some time now and have been receiving very positive feedback, so I thought that it might be a good idea to continue doing it.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

My experience in coding initial product, raising VC capital, developing & executing GTM strategies, pivoting, scaling & mentoring teams, going through M&A processes with NASDAQ and unicorn companies can help founders at every stage of their journey.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Designing goals that are “moonshot” targets, that seem unachievable, but regardless, breaking them into smaller and digestible steps, and thinking why can’t we actually achieve it?

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Deciding when to pivot

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Understanding the problem deeply, leaving emotions aside.

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2. Anastasia Kudrow

Describe yourself

I have 9+ years of Product & User Research experience, and grew from a Researcher to a Lead Product Manager. Last year, I co-founded my own company, and now I help other teams grow their products by working with retention and monetization.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I am a textbook self-starter who learned everything from practice, so now I want to make this path easier for others.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

To me, growth is constant learning. It’s not enough to experiment, brainstorm ideas, and be proactive. You must actually learn from good and bad, always asking why something happened and why you got these results, because this is the only way to know your product inside and out.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

I would help people get quality insights to improve their revenue through better retention.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

1. Learn as much context as I can from the team
2. Establish the goal
3. Look at the data and form a hypothesis
4. Validate with qualitative research
5. Check the ideas not only from the business perspective but from the user and market perspective as well.

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3. Bruno Gobbis

Describe yourself

I’m a Product Growth enthusiast with 15 years of hands-on experience—embracing failures, gaining deep insights, and driving impactful success in hyper-growth organizations like RD Station, BOSCH, IBM, and Softplan. I’m passionate about empowering founders and growth teams by sharing actionable insights and proven strategies to overcome their toughest challenges and unlock scalable, sustainable growth. With extensive expertise in Product-Led Growth strategies, I specialize in driving acquisition, retention, and expansion, helping businesses achieve measurable results and long-term success.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

With 16 years of experience, becoming a mentor would not only fulfill me financially and personally but also allow me to provide valuable shortcuts and guidance to founders and growth professionals who may be navigating challenges I’m uniquely equipped to address.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

To me, a growth mindset means embracing (and even loving) challenges as chances to learn, knowing that failure and mistakes are a natural part of the journey. It’s about believing that with the right skills, a clear long-term vision, hard work, and a strong team, success is possible — even if it takes time. Ultimately, it also means loving the process of reaching milestones and delivering real results, while celebrating progress along the way. In the end, it’s about staying curious, motivated, and positive when things get tough. True growth comes from accepting the messy process, learning from it, and turning those lessons into wins.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

How to turn your product into the main ladder for acquisition, expansion, and retention using Product-Led Growth strategies.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

I believe the process starts with clearly defining the issue and understanding the context. I prefer using structured frameworks like the 5 Whys and Fishbone diagrams to dig deeper, but my primary focus is on approaching the problem systematically. I aim to minimize guesswork and rely on concrete data and evidence, ensuring that solutions are grounded in objective insights rather than overly qualitative information. This method allows me to uncover the root cause and address it with precision and confidence. Transparency and trust are also key to fostering open conversations.

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4. Dan Graves

Describe yourself

I am a seasoned technology sales executive with a passion for coaching and building repeatable sales processes. I take my job seriously, but do everything with a laugh and a smile. Outside of work, I enjoy golf, weightlifting, and pickleball.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I have a passion for sales & coaching and want to be a trusted advisor to the next generation of great leaders.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Growth mindset means being ready to fail fast and learn from your mistakes. Growth means not every decision you make will result in a home run, but striving to be 1% better every day.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Land & Expand GTM Strategy, as it is very easy to get right and scale, but so few know how to do it correctly.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Having 2 ears & 1 month, asking great questions, but more importantly, hearing and understanding the answers.

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5. Erika Hakala

Describe yourself

I’m a demand generation leader and Fractional Head of Marketing, helping B2B tech startups build go-to-market engines that drive revenue. With over a decade of experience scaling high-growth companies, I specialise in aligning sales and marketing, improving pipeline efficiency, and executing demand-focused strategies that deliver business results.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I want to help founders and marketers build high-impact growth strategies and scalable marketing engines that drive revenue.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

A growth mindset for me is about constant learning, adaptability, and taking action – testing, iterating, and improving based on real insights rather than assumptions. It’s the ability to push beyond comfort zones, challenge traditional approaches, and turn failures into opportunities.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Building a demand generation engine that actually delivers revenue, not just leads, by creating an efficient, scalable marketing-to-sales pipeline.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

I start by asking why – a lot. I dig deep into data, insights, and processes to identify patterns. Instead of treating surface-level symptoms, I work to uncover the underlying issue. Once the root cause is clear, I focus on testing targeted solutions, iterating quickly, and measuring impact to ensure that the problem has been fully solved.

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6. Gonçalo Henriques

Describe yourself

I’m a growth product manager who loves to use experimentation to find growth opportunities as well as product-market fit.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I love to teach how to use PLG to grow a product

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

To have a growth mindset is to be able to question everything. It is to be able not to assume to know what the users want, but actually test it. It is to be ready to fail every day and learn from it.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Experiment-driven product development. I love to use experimentation to test and grow products.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

At Krisp, we wanted to know if users would give access to their calendars to market Krisp there.
To test if users were willing to give access to their calendar for no good reason, I created a 2-step fake door test copying the Google Calendar integration screens. 30% of people accepted it.

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7. Isidora Tourni

Describe yourself

I am a passionate AI Researcher and Engineer with deep expertise in Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning. With a PhD in Computer Science and experience at Google, SandboxAQ, and top research labs, I thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge innovation and real-world AI deployment.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I love mentoring students or professionals in AI and would be excited to share my learnings and experiences in a highly impactful way.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

A growth mindset is synonymous with learning from easy as well as challenging experiences, and being able to adapt and evolve as a person to improve and thrive.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

AI, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

I try to break down a problem to its core parts in order to identify and isolate the part(s) causing it, and attempt to solve it/them.

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8. James Lemon

Describe yourself

Hi, I’m James, and I lead Stripe’s Go To Market strategy for the Travel & Leisure industry. I’ve had around 20 years in the industry – from large corporates (IHG) to scaling and leading startups, including my own (Otolo, Hostmaker). I’m really passionate about building pragmatic strategies, bringing innovation to market, building partnerships, and developing communities and networks. Excited to connect on all things Growth, Strategy & Innovation

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

Share my experiences, hear and shape other people’s journeys

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Waking up with a passion to help people and organisations deliver for their customers, increase their revenues, and scale to keep life manageable for their teams is the key to a growth mindset. If you can get passionate about setting big goals, encouraging others to join you on the journey, and being pragmatic about starting, checking, adapting, and pushing key initiatives into life, you’ll get there!

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Building a business that’s ready for Enterprise partnerships – ensuring you’re fit to help larger organisations accelerate their innovation with what you’re building.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

To find root causes, I love asking the 5 whys – really challenging the way things are done, and building a deeper understanding of what’s happening

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9. Jonny Venvell

Describe yourself

Hi, my name’s Jonny. I was employee #1 at Europe’s largest musician-booking marketplace, Encore Musicians. There I was, Head of Growth for 8 years, taking it from pre-revenue to £ 11 million annual GMV. I set up and ran paid ads (Meta and Google) profitably with a budget of £50k per month, and took our SEO from not ranking on Google to #1 ranks for our key search terms. I specialise in marketplace dynamics, channel prioritisation, analytics, finding PMF, and early-stage startup strategy.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

Having benefited from growth mentors myself, I want to give back to the community and help others out there looking for advice.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Having a growth mindset to me means being simultaneously an optimist and a realist. Optimistic enough to be curious and creative in experimenting with new sources of growth, but realistic enough to check that your assumptions about that source of growth are correct.

I see “growth mindset” being just as well applied to your approach to life as to building a company.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Early-stage marketing team structure and management

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Finding the root cause of a problem is fundamentally a fact-finding mission. I would begin by gathering the likely hypotheses from people closest to the problem, and then test each hypothesis by looking at data where possible.

E.g., a drop-off in lead conversion rate in a particular month might have a number of root causes: the CEO suspects the sales team hasn’t been as productive, the sales team thinks the leads are poor quality, you’ve noticed some growth people in your network complaining of potential seasonality issues. I would aim to put initial assumptions and biases to one side, and confirm or discard these ideas based on the data.

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10. Joren de Graaf

Describe yourself

Energetic, ambitious individual who maximizes opportunities and develops others. I have extensive experience as a SaaS seller in every segment (SMB up to Majors) and achieved multiple presidents’ clubs globally, disrupting SaaS companies. Currently active in cybersecurity as Major Account Executive for 4 accounts (10 M+ SaaS spend).

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

Inspiring and developing others gives me energy and helps me in achieving my personal career aspirations (first-line leadership).

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

With a growth mindset, you are always striving to accelerate, become better, and are ready to execute. It’s important to be open-minded, dedicated, and persistent in achieving your goals.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Pipeline generation and execution. Pipeline is the beginning of success. To generate sufficient pipeline and execute, a thorough understanding of territory management and value selling is crucial.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Active listening to understand the challenges and pinpoint where answers could potentially be found.

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11. Nainaa Sheth

Describe yourself

Experience and highly motivated Product and strategy professional with experience at Top Silicon Valley companies like Apple, looking to contribute to your journey of Product development, and strategic thinking.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I’m a Senior Product Leader at Apple and would like to become a mentor to other professionals who are looking for guidance in shaping their product execution and strategy, so I can positively contribute and help them shape the future of their company.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Anything can be achieved via intentional work, perseverance, effort, and learning.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Product vision, strategy, and development.

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12. Nikhil Gupta

Describe yourself

I’m a Product Leader with 10+ years of tech product management experience building innovative B2B & B2C solutions at Atlassian, Samsung, and other top tech companies. I specialize in leveraging AI/ML to drive enterprise security, observability, and fintech products, from early-stage ideation to large-scale growth. Beyond work, I’m passionate about mentoring PMs, fostering high-performing teams, and sharing insights on product strategy, AI, and security. When I’m not building products, you’ll find me competing in endurance races, exploring new cultures, or diving into finance and economics.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I want to become a Growth Mentor to share my expertise in AI-driven product strategy, security, and fintech, helping aspiring founders and product managers navigate challenges, scale their products, and make data-driven decisions for sustainable growth.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

To me, a growth mindset is the belief that skills, knowledge, and success are built through continuous learning, experimentation, and resilience. It’s about embracing challenges as opportunities, seeing failures as valuable lessons, and staying adaptable in an ever-evolving world. Whether in product management, AI, or personal development, I believe real growth happens when we push beyond our comfort zones, seek feedback, and remain curious.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

I would love to mentor on scaling AI-driven security products—from ideation to enterprise adoption. AI is transforming industries, but building successful AI security products requires more than just great models; it demands a deep understanding of user needs, data strategy, and responsible deployment. Having led AI-powered security, fintech, and observability solutions, I love helping others navigate the complexities of productizing AI, making data-driven decisions, and driving real business impact.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

My approach to pinpointing the root cause of a problem starts with asking the right questions and breaking the issue down systematically. I follow a mix of the 5 Whys technique and data-driven analysis to separate symptoms from underlying causes. I start by gathering context—understanding user pain points, reviewing data patterns, and seeking input from key stakeholders. Then, I test hypotheses by identifying trends, anomalies, or dependencies that could be driving the issue. Finally, I validate findings through rapid experimentation, ensuring that the root cause is addressed, not just the surface-level symptoms.

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13. Oliver Murphy

Describe yourself

I’m a growth leader with depth in digital and growth marketing.

As ex-VP Marketing at Pod Point, I was a key driver of hyper revenue growth (£4.5m-£71m) and rollout of over 200,000 EV chargers in the UK over a decade.

Subsequently, I founded Tropic Leap, a growth consultancy that helps startups and scale-ups get traction and scale faster.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

There’s nothing more satisfying than helping people materially move the needle on their growth rate.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

To me, a growth mindset means believing that every challenge can be overcome, every goal achieved.

You may not know what to do at first, or have the resources most people do, but with enough determination, you can figure it out and achieve asymmetric results.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

If I had to pick one topic to mentor someone on, it would be around the trifecta of messaging, channel, and funnel optimisation.

Having these three things working properly is the key to unlocking growth for early-stage startups and the foundation for subsequent scale and expansion.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

To pinpoint a problem, you need to ask the right questions and answer them with the right blend of qual/quantitative insights.

Where is the problem occurring?
When did it start occurring?
Who is it occurring for?
Why is it occurring, superficially speaking?
What are the deeper underlying drivers?

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14. Ram Chaitanya

Describe yourself

I am currently working on creating a more sustainable world through Be Zen, a web platform and Chrome extension to help consumers make more sustainable choices. Love working on challenging problems that can create a positive difference in the world.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I love helping people grow, and my experience in marketing & growth would make me a good mentor

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Being a lifelong learner, take on challenges, am not afraid to fail, and treat feedback as a gift

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Building a team

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Taking the time to deeply understand users and their needs by engaging on community forums led to developing quizzes and interactive content that was very effective in lead generation and building an email list.

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15. Romain Bauer

Describe yourself

I began my journey in product marketing, leading go-to-market strategies for products at Orange, where I scaled B2B solutions across multiple regions. Over the last decade, I’ve held leadership roles in SaaS and PropTech startups, managing product marketing, growth strategies, and customer engagement. Since 2023, I’ve worked as a consultant, focusing on product positioning, lead generation, and campaign optimization. On GrowthMentor, I can help you with:

✔️ Developing and executing go-to-market strategies
✔️ Crafting impactful product messaging and positioning
✔️ Scaling marketing efforts in SaaS and technology industries
✔️ Optimizing campaigns for better lead generation and engagement
✔️ Building and mentoring high-performing marketing teams

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I want to become a growth mentor to empower others by sharing my expertise in driving sustainable growth and helping them overcome challenges with actionable strategies.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

To me, a growth mindset means embracing challenges, seeing failures as opportunities to learn, and believing that skills and abilities can be developed through effort and persistence. It’s about staying curious, seeking continuous improvement, and approaching every obstacle with the confidence that growth is always possible.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

If I could mentor someone on just one topic, it would be developing and executing effective go-to-market (GTM) strategies. This is because a well-crafted GTM plan is essential for achieving scalable growth, driving product adoption, and aligning teams toward shared business goals. It’s a skill that empowers professionals to turn great ideas into tangible success while navigating market complexities.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

As a mentor, my approach to consulting with startups begins with understanding your unique goals, challenges, and market dynamics. I focus on identifying high-impact opportunities by analyzing your current strategies, customer insights, and competitive positioning. Together, we’ll create actionable plans that drive scalable growth, improve efficiency, and align with your vision. My goal is to empower you with practical strategies, tools, and frameworks to navigate challenges and achieve sustainable success. Let’s turn your vision into measurable outcomes!

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16. Sebastian Sujka

Describe yourself

I am an entrepreneur at heart. I love creating things. I love growing things. I love solving complex problems by working with smart and passionate people. I have made most mistakes in the book, and I greatly enjoy the opportunity to help others avoid some of them.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

Help great people progress by leveraging my experience and mistakes:)

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Today you do not know how to do something – or you suck it at. Tomorrow you can be a little better, and in a while from now you can dominate the subject – if you accept the challenge.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Selling. If you can not sell, nothing else matters. I have done a large range of sales, mostly B2B corporate sales.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Understand the situation by mapping it out from all possible directions. Follow the problem and ask why until it is in front of you.

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17. Stefano Maggi

Describe yourself

Entrepreneur. Co-founded a global creative agency with a social focus. Teach marketing and comms. Co-founded a craft beer company. Love trail running.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

Looking to connect with startuppers. Learn from them, share what I know. Marketing, communication, social, creative, business growth: that’s my background.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Lasting impact starts with the right team. Spot talent, trust them, empower them, and build something that lasts.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Socially-led marketing and brand building: conversations, communities, and culture.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Problems are usually just symptoms: it’s helpful to start with “why” and keep asking until you get to the core. Listen, observe, and gather different perspectives. Try to acknowledge the complexity, then focus on what actually needs to change.

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18. Stuart Devereux

Describe yourself

Hi, my name is Stuart, I have worked in Growth marketing for the last 10 years with a focus on User Acquisition and Ad monetisation. My favourite projects to work on over the years have always included some level of creativity and data analysis, from ideating new creative strategies based on player insights through to optimising game onboardings to better align with UA efforts. I believe the only way to stay ahead of your competition is to ensure you have the best collaboration with your product team and remember both marketing/growth and product want the same thing to achieve PMF and to grow profitably.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I have always enjoyed mentoring fellow colleagues during my career and would like to expand this beyond those that I just work with. Given my long experience in gaming, I am also interested in utilising my knowledge and expertise to assist others in other industries as a way to learn more myself.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

In my opinion, the growth mindset means to constantly strive for improvement on all fronts, from marketing through to product. Growth is sometimes seen as a pure marketing-driven topic, but it doesnt matter how amazing your marketing campaigns are if you are driving users/players/customers into a leaky bucket; you will never see real incremental growth. It is imperative to avoid the mindset that this is always how we have done things or not to fix what isn’t broken, as this is the number approach to take if you want to fall behind your competition.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Growth strategy/Marketing as it focuses on identifying where you are losing your customers and fixing these issues, enabling you to grow profitably, before you just try to fix everything by throwing money at the problem, before fully understanding the underlying cause.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Pinpointing the root cause of a problem can seem complicated, when in reality it is simply a case of both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Let’s take an example of missing data for your marketing campaign or a sudden drop in performance. First, you need to investigate the data source where this issue was identified. You need to analyse the full funnel of data to ensure you find the source of the problem and when it started. In the case of a data inconsistency with your marketing campaign, you should then try to figure out if this is an isolated incident or if multiple campaigns or partners are affected. You then also need to cross-reference your data across all data sources to ensure they all match up, and if they don’t, then you need to follow up where the data does not match to see if there was a tracking issue or data ingestion problem. If data matches across all sources, then it’s time to review any and all changes made around the time the problem first occurred (new creatives, bid adjustments, etc.). If you find nothing here, the next step is to reach out to your marketing partner and see if there were any changes on their side.

In essence, the best way to find the root cause of a problem is to have a systemised approach of checks and balances to best pinpoint where and when the issue has arisen, and this can be done for anything data inconsistencies, dropping performance, and poor customer reviews.

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19. Tej Kalianda

Describe yourself

Designer with 12 years of experience across a broad range of industries, including search, analytics, e-commerce, developer tools, and cloud technology. Adept at leading and mentoring design teams, building strong cross-functional relationships, in both enterprise and startup environments.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

To give back to the wonderful community

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

It means embracing challenges as opportunities to learn and improve. Being open to feedback, staying curious, and recognizing that both successes and failures are valuable parts of the process.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

UX Design

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Active listening and gathering context. I focus on understanding the problem from multiple perspectives – users, stakeholders, or team members – through methods like user interviews, data analysis, and reviewing feedback. Using the “5 Whys” technique

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20. Thomas van den Broek

Describe yourself

Effective communicator within every level of the organization, with a specialization in communication with C-level executives on process management and project delivery.

The last 6 years have been dedicated to building Blockchain and Big Data projects.

I have a strong passion for new ideas and strong GTM MVPs by utilizing Inters3ct’s engineering teams and technical partners.
I advise early-stage companies in both the AI/Blockchain space and have run a successful podcast on how to build companies. See also https://www.youtube.com/@WT3podcast

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

Share insights on how to go to GTM in emerging markets

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Being humble by “knowing what you don’t know” and acting on that knowledge.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

MVP GTM direction

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

deep dive on questions, how, when, why, what

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21. Timothy Daniell

Describe yourself

I’m a product analytics expert with deep experience in how to interpret behavioural data to plan experiments and fuel growth. I’ve worked with B2C and B2C, inside growth-stage startups and outside as a consultant.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

Help others better understand how to use product analytics to fuel their growth.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

A growth mindset is one that can distill data-driven insights into learnings that create growth-creating actions in the future.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

How to segment their customers in a way that generates growth experiments.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Think about the problem as a result of a dynamic system – how is the cause and effect, which parts can we improve, to what extent, and how?

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22. Tulika Bhatt

Describe yourself

With nearly a decade of experience spanning technology, finance, and entertainment, I specialize in leveraging data to drive innovation and impact. Currently, at Netflix, I work on enhancing content recommendations for Netflix subscribers by managing high-quality datasets. Previously, I developed mission-critical financial applications at BlackRock. I am passionate about innovation and engineering, and committed to helping others achieve excellence in their field.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I want to share my experience developing high-volume applications while gaining fresh perspectives and insights from my mentees.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

To me, a growth mindset means striving to improve every day, even if it’s by the smallest margin. It’s about viewing failures as temporary setbacks—valuable lessons rather than a definitive measure of future outcomes.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

I would mentor someone on leveraging data to drive impactful results because it’s a powerful skill that transforms decision-making, fuels innovation, and creates measurable value across industries.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

My approach to pinpointing the root cause of a problem involves carefully analyzing it, separating known variables from unknowns, and focusing on the core issue by eliminating distractions and irrelevant factors.

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23. Tyler Scheviak

Describe yourself

Hi! My name is Tyler, and I help apps grow. I’ve been the Head of Growth at Fig for 4 years, and in that time,e grown our ARR from $0 to $3.6M, increased our conversion rate by 2.5x, and amassed 1.5 million+ downloads through organic and paid channels. I’m also a content creator myself and have gotten 100 M+ views on my own content.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

After using GrowthMentor myself for some time, I feel like I’ve reached a point where I want to give back and share my knowledge, having grown Fig from $0 to $3.6M ARR in 2 years

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

To me, a growth mindset means knowing there are always needles you can move, and focusing on the ones that will drive the biggest impact

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Mobile app conversion rate optimization. I’ve led 70+ experiments for Fig’s onboarding/paywall, and we are in the top tier of conversion rate

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

I have a background in Engineering, and pinpointing a root cause always started with a “5 Whys” exercise. Just keep asking why to each answer you get, and likely you will have a root cause within 5 iterations

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24. Ugo de Francisci

Describe yourself

Marketing leader with 18 years of global experience across SAAS scale-ups, Big Tech, and FMCG. I honed marketing & sales fundamentals at Colgate-Palmolive, then found my passion in Tech: growing Google’s global ads & SMB publishing business, and Enterprise deals in a SAAS start-up incubated by Facebook.

After a decade in Big Tech, I joined the leadership team at Triptease, a B2B SAAS scale-up serving Hotels, just two months before Covid hit. Over the next four and a half years, I played a key role in helping the business not only survive Covid, but also double its revenue in three years, crossing $XXM ARR.

My sales experience has given me deep empathy for the reality of scale-ups’ commercial challenges. I take a data-led approach to marketing, driving initiatives with a relentless focus on commercial results. I love building effective teams and inspiring them with a strong sense of ownership and ambition.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

Helping others, networking, and getting some side income

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

The belief that our abilities and intelligence are not fixed traits but can be developed over time.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Team building and management

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Go back to first principles. Divide the problem into its basic components, test multiple hypotheses, and validate results.

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25. Varsha Lalwani

Describe yourself

I am Varsha, and I have been building data and AI products at companies like Trivago, Delivery Hero, and Grammarly as a product manager for a decade now. I love coaching and mentoring folks in the tech space, and advising companies on their product and business strategy, especially when it comes to data/ML/AI topics.

I am also an ICF-certified executive coach, and I love working with senior tech professionals on topics like leadership development, leap into entrepreneurship, and aligning their careers with their passion.

If I can support you in any of the topics, happy to offer my time and expertise!

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

I like to give back and share my hard-earned learnings to help accelerate others who are building for impact. I have been mentoring and coaching for more than 5 years now, and it helps me to learn and grow myself through mentoring others.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

Growth mindset to me is being curious about the world around me and myself. It is about continuously learning new things and having an attitude of “finding a way forward” in challenging situations. It is about always making progress, even if it sometimes means quitting, taking a few steps back, pausing, and changing directions.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

Product Strategy obsessively focuses on what customer problem is being solved and how to measure success and failure.
Why? Because in my experience of building products for the last 10 years, I have realized the importance of a strong and coherent product strategy in moving the business needles, of measurable and actionable KPIs to decide when to move forward and when to quit and change directions without wasting resources on a failing idea. The ROI on your resources spent desperately depends on it.

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

Look into the data – qualitative or quantitative. Put yourself in the shoes of the users or use what you are building – nothing can beat first-hand observations. Keep segmenting the data and looking for the culprit until it all makes sense.

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26. Vinodhini Ravikumar

Describe yourself

A seasoned product leader at Microsoft and the growth strategist/founder at Mind Mosaic AI. I love dynamically scaling businesses by crafting innovative strategies that unlock global potential through both paid and organic channels.

In just one sentence, why do you want to become a growth mentor?

Ever since I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the transformative power of guidance. I recall a time when a mentor’s words lit a spark in me during a challenging period in my life. That spark grew into a fervent desire to not only chart my own course but also help others navigate theirs.

In your words, what does a growth mindset mean to you?

To me, a growth mindset feels like embarking on an endless adventure, where every challenge is a secret doorway to a new version of myself. I see each setback not as a defeat but as a hidden lesson—an invitation to experiment, learn, and evolve. It’s like watching a seed gradually sprout into a resilient plant, nourished by both struggles and successes. Embracing a growth mindset means trusting that every twist in the journey carries the potential for transformation, and it’s this belief that propels me forward, fueling my passion for continuous learning and innovation.

If you could mentor a startup on one topic, what would it be?

If I could mentor someone on just one topic, it would be on lifecycle management-based growth—what I like to call “Lifecycle Alchemy: Transforming Every Stage into Strategic Growth.” I believe that mastering the entire journey—from ideation to evolution—is the cornerstone of sustainable success

Describe an out-of-the-box solution to a complex problem that made you proud of yourself.

I approach problem-solving like unraveling a mystery—each challenge is a case waiting to be cracked. I immerse myself in the details, following clues through methods like the 5 Whys and fishbone diagrams, and collaborating with my team to question assumptions until we uncover the true root cause.

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Interested in becoming a growth mentor?

What we’re looking for:

• Growth marketers, product managers, and designers, with extraordinary track records of success
• Inspirational founders that have “been there and done that.”
• Friendly people that take joy in helping other people.
• At least 5 years of demonstrable experience working in growth.
• GrowthMentor is a #givefirst platform. You should be cool with mentoring for free until you have three reviews.