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Kesin Ryan Dehejia

Founding Software Engineer, Cogbase

Gelila helped me land my first job at a Series C startup as a new grad. Right from our first call, I could tell that she values clarity of thought in navigating career conversations.

May 24, 2023

Abigail Mesgana

Principal, GDT

I met Gelila early in my career when I was at a fork in the road, unsure which route to take in my professional journey. Gelila took the time to listen and made a recommendation based on my skills and interests and helped me land my first job in tech. Several years later, when I was ready for another career transition, she was the first person I called. She has a knack for providing precise guidance and thoughtfully connecting people.

Sep 22, 2023

Shruti Ray

Software Engineer, Kojo

Gelila has seen me through so much of my young adult life - graduating college, getting my first job, and transitioning into being a working professional, offering me acute and actionable advice along the way. She helped me believe in myself! Whenever I'm in need of support, I think of Gelila.

Jun 22, 2023

Danny Lee

Software Engineer, Google

Gelila was always there for me for the most pivotal points in my career. Her keen understanding of the job market and her ability to match my aspirations with her valuable connections in the industry was invaluable. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking to navigate their career ambitions with clarity.

Oct 26, 2023

Amber Tennant

Head of Operations, Uplimit (Formerly CoRise)

Gelila is an exceptional connector with an impressive talent for cultivating relationships and recognizing untapped potential. During my tenure as head of HR at Coursera, I had the pleasure of witnessing her unique aptitude for helping others make career changes, and have since sought her counsel on my own professional journey. I can confidently recommend her and her agency without hesitation.

May 26, 2023

Belce Dogru

Founding Engineer, Footprint

At first, it was very intimidating looking for full time jobs while in school. As an immigrant, I had numerous concerns about my visa status. Gelila helped me understand how startups can help sponsor my visa and supported me in negotiating for an offer that included sponsorship for Green Card and H1B processes.

Having done various large-company internships, I knew that I wanted to join a startup after graduating. However, it is hard to find a truly exceptional startup with all of the noise, at the peak of the tech boom. Working with Gelila, I was able to hone in on a set of high quality startups with great culture. She was such a huge help in navigating the interviewing process, understanding my offers and thinking through different options.

Gelila has a great toolset that she shares with candidates. She has helped me organize the interview process & my thoughts on startups, and provided a ton of resources to understand how startup equity works.

Throughout my career, Gelila has been a great mentor and resource. She has made herself available to chat through problems that came up after I joined a startup full time. Our relationship didn't end when recruiting was over. I am so grateful for her support and guidance, and have a lot to thank her for.

May 26, 2023

Isaac Gelman

Product Manager

Gelila is a great coach. She is energetic and direct with feedback. She asks deep questions to tailor her feedback to your current state and desired career path. She understands the value of trust and reputation and proactively connects you to new opportunities that match your needs.

Nov 13, 2023

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Peter Clarke

Senior Software Engineer, Coursera

Gelila strongly advocated for me when I was searching for my second internship at Coursera. She guided me through the process and remained extremely flexible with deadlines while answering my many questions. She took multiple calls with me to talk over my offer and eased any apprehension I had with accepting. The dedication and care she put into the process ultimately led me to a very meaningful summer internship which turned into a full-time offer! Even while working there, she provided genuine support and helped me settle into an environment that was quite new and scary for me. Years later in my full-time career she has kept me in mind with other opportunities that matched my skillset. Simply put, Gelila is a brilliant, dedicated, and caring human being who has a penchant for effective interpersonal communication, strong guidance throughout the job search process, and powerful advocacy throughout the interview process! It has been such a pleasure to have worked with her over the years, and I am immensely grateful our paths crossed in my professional career!

Jan 29, 2024

Menna Tesfaye

Software Engineer, Optum

Gelila is the person you want on your side as you search for your next opportunity. From precise resume reviews to relevant interview tips, you will have an insightful coach guiding you through the entire process. She has years of experience in the startup recruiting space and is very knowledgable about the industry as a whole. I highly recommend her.

Nov 26, 2023