The Mentors

The Mentors


Latest Episodes

How freeCodeCamp Is Creating Thousands Of Programmers With Only 12 Employees
February 23, 2021

Tune in to hear our interview with Darrell Silver about the story and future of freeCodeCamp.

What’s Next For The Mentors
August 30, 2020

In today's episode we're sharing an update on what's been happening with our own entrepreneurial venture, School16, and how our publishing schedule for The Mentors will change going forward.

How a SpaceX Engineer Launched a Rapidly Growing Consumer Health Startup
August 26, 2020

This week we got the chance to interview a former SpaceX Engineer and founder of biohacking startup Levels as part of a special podcast recording hosted by School16 in front of a live audience.

What You Should Learn Before Starting A Company
August 23, 2020

Entrepreneurs come from almost every background imaginable, but one of the biggest contributors to founder success is previous experience with working on highly talented teams.

The Power of Small Actions and an update to The Story of A Homeless Neuroscientist
August 16, 2020

This is a follow up to our recent episode titled The Story of A Homeless Neuroscientist and how one small act eventually resulted in a job offer.

How To Impress Important People (Rebroadcast)
August 09, 2020

This rebroadcast episode was inspired by the growing opportunity to connect with sought after individuals that are more accessible than ever before as more people are working remotely

How To Have A Strong Sense Of Self Worth
August 02, 2020

Our sense of self worth is constantly in flux, but it's important to learn how to control it to stay productive

The Story Of A Homeless Neuroscientist
July 26, 2020

When faced with a challenge remember that you don't have to endure it alone. In this week's 5 Minute Pick Me Up we wanted to share a story of Brianna Austin, a homeless neuroscientist that we learned about on LinkedIn and why we were compelled to reach ou

How To Keep Pushing Even If You're Uncomfortable (Rebroadcast)
July 19, 2020

This week, We decided to give you an inside look into a recent phone call we recorded where we ask a high school principal for a speaking budget.