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Vetted Mentors in California
Pre-screened and vetted in California.
Junior Software Engineer specializing in AI/ML and recommendation systems
Jim Woodroffe
Executive Engineering Leader (CTO/VP) specializing in scaling platforms, AI, and cloud infrastructure
“Entrepreneurial operator who previously built an AI context layer for personal communication/relationships and has worked with a New York-based venture group to evaluate early-stage ideas from both technical and business angles. Currently exploring broad startup opportunities and collaborating with 2–3 early-stage companies, with a structured approach to assessing market outcomes, competition, and team fit.”
Dilpreet Singh
Executive CTO and Founder specializing in AI platforms and hyper-scale SaaS
“CTO-minded builder seeking to join a startup; previously created an AI-driven platform that abstracted away DevOps and infrastructure for drug discovery researchers. Emphasizes high-leverage, zero-to-one execution with managed cloud/open-source tooling, and a strong reliability/reproducibility mindset validated against existing scientific pipelines.”
Entry Controls Engineer specializing in industrial automation, PLCs, robotics, and SCADA
Director-level Energy & Utility Risk and Data Center Power Strategy Leader
Mid-level Private Equity Associate specializing in middle-market buyouts and M&A
Executive Technology Leader (CTO/Fractional CTO) specializing in SaaS, cloud architecture, and startups
Director-level Engineering Leader specializing in Trust, Security, and Agentic AI
Intern-level Software/ML Engineer specializing in AI, data science, and full-stack development
Executive Communications & Media Relations Leader specializing in crisis, reputation, and brand visibility
Matt Waraich
Director-level Venture Capital Investor specializing in frontier tech and AI
“Venture investing/sourcing professional who runs a high-volume, systematized founder outreach motion across warm intros, accelerators, social outbound, and databases (PitchBook/Crunchbase), targeting ~50 personalized founder touchpoints weekly. Uses AI workflows to build targeted lists and monitor company updates, and has converted highly contextual outbound into qualified diligence opportunities (e.g., industrial automation/frontline productivity). Values long-term founder relationships pre-raise through consistent value-add and is motivated by growth toward a partner track.”
Executive Communications Leader specializing in crisis communications and public affairs
Senior Compliance & Financial Crime Risk Leader specializing in BSA/AML, KYC, and trade surveillance
Mid-Level Software Engineer specializing in algorithmic generation and AI systems
Junior Software Engineer specializing in full-stack web and AI/ML applications
Junior AI/ML Engineer specializing in Explainable AI and educational tooling
Senior Game Designer specializing in narrative, level design, and game testing
Junior Marketing & PR Specialist focused on social media and influencer campaigns