Asha M.

For too long, starting a career in Tech has been about who you know and not what you know. Only 9% of all tech employees come from working class backgrounds and it’s time that this changed! Tangent is an online platform that makes professional connections and job referrals accessible to everyone and NOT just the privileged few with the best networks. We connect aspiring GTM stars from low socioeconomic backgrounds to top GTM employees (Sales/Customer Success/Marketing etc). Join Tangent as a Mentor today and start using your network and knowledge to make positive change ✨. Tangent is 100% free and Mentors pick their time commitment. Its the easiest way to make a meaningful impact 🚀

For too long, starting a career in Tech has been about who you know and not what you know. Only 9% of all tech employees come from working class backgrounds and it’s time that this changed! Tangent is an online platform that makes professional connections and job referrals accessible to everyone and NOT just the privileged few with the best networks. We connect aspiring GTM stars from low socioeconomic backgrounds to top GTM employees (Sales/Customer Success/Marketing etc). Join Tangent as a Mentor today and start using your network and knowledge to make positive change ✨. Tangent is 100% free and Mentors pick their time commitment. Its the easiest way to make a meaningful impact 🚀

Lakestar is one of Europe’s leading venture capital firms, backing groundbreaking technology companies from seed stage to scale. Founded in 2012 by Klaus Hommels, Lakestar has raised over €2 billion across four early-stage and two growth funds, with a mission to support exceptional founders building transformative businesses in Europe and beyond. With deep operational expertise and a hands-on approach, Lakestar partners with its portfolio on product, technology, go-to-market, talent, and regulatory strategy - supporting companies from their earliest days through to growth and exit. Current investments include pioneering companies such as Aleph Alpha, Auterion, Blockchain, Colossyan, GetYourGuide, HomeToGo, Isar Aerospace, Neko Health, Revolut, and sennder. A long-standing advocate for Europe’s digital sovereignty, Lakestar has a presence in London, Berlin, and Zurich, with a diverse team of more than 50 professionals representing 18 nationalities.

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business—synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us—for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than. As the Official Talent & Organizational Consulting Partner of LA28, Korn Ferry is powering the nearly 5,000 people who power the Olympics Games – bringing in the right talent, building strong leaders, and shaping the structure and culture that will deliver an unforgettable experience for the world.