Hakeem K.

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 🚀

Carta powers interconnectivity in private markets — uniting data, people, and workflows in one connected system. We connect founders, investors, and limited partners through software purpose-built for private capital. Trusted by 50,000+ companies in 160+ countries, Carta’s platform of software and services lays the groundwork so you can build, invest, and scale with confidence. Carta’s Fund Administration platform supports 8,500+ funds and SPVs, representing nearly $185B in assets under management, with tools designed to enhance the strategic impact of fund CFOs. Carta has been included on the Fortune Best Large Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance and Best Workplaces in the Bay Area lists, Forbes’ list of the Worlds Best Cloud Companies, Fast Companys Most Innovative list, Inc.s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list, and is certified as a Great Place to Work for 2025-2026 (3 years running!). For more information, visit carta.com.

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 🚀