1:1 Mentorship for Women in Tech
Kanchan Yadav
Why I Mentor Women in Tech
Life for men and women in tech is not the same. In most teams of 10, there’s usually just one woman. I’ve been that woman for most of my career.
It’s not just about knowing the tech. You need to learn soft skills nobody teaches us—how to be assertive without being called bossy, how to build credibility when you’re constantly underestimated, how to break the glass ceiling without breaking yourself in the process.
In my 10+ years in this industry (8 of them at Microsoft, building Microsoft Edge for 300M+ users), I’ve seen a lot—hard projects, tough teams, amazing breakthroughs, frustrating politics. And through it all, my women mentors have been the reason I stayed, grew, and learned how to navigate.
That’s why I want to pay it forward.
How can I help you?
✨ In a 1:1 mentorship with me, I can help you:
- Career Growth & Strategy – Resume, interviews, promotions… but also figuring out what you really want from your career.
- Technical Skills – I’ve been an iOS dev, dug into legacy C++ code, built React apps, scaled services to millions, contributed to open source. I can help you learn new stacks quickly, and get stronger at DSA, problem solving, system design, and full-stack development.
- Leadership – How to guide juniors, run design discussions, and build influence even when you’re not “the boss.”
- Confidence & Presence – Tackling impostor syndrome, dealing with difficult colleagues, finding your voice, and building your personal brand.
- Work-Life Balance – Preventing burnout, staying joyful, and making your career work for your life (not the other way around).