/mentoring
Part of a distributed mentoring movement.
Every major step forward in my life so far has been inspired and encouraged by the mentors I’ve been fortunate enough to have. I believe that hopes, dreams, and advice are best shared in ongoing, personal relationships, and it’s important to me to make myself available as a mentor to others.
I’ve had so many great experiences in my life, and I’d love to share them if you’re considering pursuing a similar path.
- I co-founded ROFLCon, an academic celebration of internet culture, in 2007
- I started techbookclub, a friendly pillar of the startup scenes in San Francisco and New York City
- I made the leap from the liberal arts (my degree is in history) to the tech industry. I worked on the PowerPoint team at Microsoft as a program manager, and have since consulted for a number of startups through my company, Expert Novice
- I interned at 826michigan in 2005
- I’m an MBA candidate at Harvard Business School as a member of the class of 2013, admitted through 2+2
If you’d like to work together, you can write me a letter responding to the questions below; I’ll write back to all letters I receive in this way within two weeks no matter what. In response to the most exceptional letters, I’ll propose further correspondence—and in certain cases, an ongoing mentoring relationship.
1. Tell me about yourself. How did you become who you are, and who do you want to become?
2. What do you hope to gain from our mentoring relationship?
3. What’s the best thing you’ve read, watched, or listened to lately?
Add links to any profiles or projects you’re proud of, and send it all to: mentoring@dianakimball.com.
I look forward to learning together!
