Linglong ZHU
Your go to career and startup coach.
Hi, I'm Linglong. As a recent founder who got into YC (2% acceptance rate) and a16z Crypto School (0.3% acceptance rate), and with over 10 years of experience in tech at companies like Airbnb and WalmartLabs, I fully understand the struggles you face as a new founder, your frustrations with feeling stuck in your career, the stress or burnout from working in a fast-paced environment, and your confusion about what comes next. Let me help you find more clarity and share my learnings and tips with you, so that you don't have to take a detour.
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Startup How-to
Building a startup is challenging with many unforeseen difficulties and pitfalls, ranging from identifying the right idea to work on to engaging with clients, from finding cofounders to resovling conflicts, from fundraising to hiring talents, from selecting accelerators to managing financials, you name it. I can share my insights on building a company from the ground up, tips on avoiding common pitfalls, and strategies that can save you time and energy.
Career Struggles
Navigating your carrer can often feel like navigating a complex maze. Whether you're struggling to stand out for that next promotion, searching for a team that supports your growth, or facing workplace challenges. I can provide you with the tools and advice to navigate your path with confidence.
Mock Interview
I was a founder and tech lead, having gone through countless fundraising pitches and interviews. Enhance your next funding opportunity with VC pitch practice, pitch deck reviews and mock interviews for YC and other accelerators. Boost your confidence for culture interviews, behavioral interviews, system design, and coding interviews.
Career Aspirations
Everyone is unique, and we recognize that. Securing a dream job that aligns with your passion is the ideal scenario. However, only 20% of people are aware of their true passion. Many spend decades on a detour in life, searching for that dream career, with only a few actually finding it.
Considering a switch to tech? Facing a layoff, feeling depressed, and lacking confidence? Already in the tech industry but uncertain about your next steps? Wondering which career path to pursue—product management, design, data science, front-end, back-end development, or machine learning? Let me assist you in navigating the rapidly changing environment so you don't have to take a detour.
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Coaching has been found effective in improving productivity and helping individuals achieve goals faster. Median ROI reported for business coaching is around 700%, indicating a substantial return on the coaching investment. In terms of individual outcomes, executive coaching, for example, showed an astounding 788% ROI.
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