Founded in 2014, we are an Interview Prep school that has trained over 13,500 experienced engineers.
Essentially, we are a proven method of helping experienced engineers get really intimate with the basic core fundamentals of their profession.
The same core fundamentals that are used to evaluate their technical chops in tough interviews.
And we train them in much more than technical skills - we help them present themselves in the best possible light on their Resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and most importantly, in interviews.
Soham Mehta, Co-founder and Chief Product & Technology Officer at Interview Kickstart, commenced his professional journey with Microsoft before navigating through the dynamic landscape of startups and mid-sized companies.
His versatile experiences at eBay as Senior Staff Software Engineer and at Box as Director of Engineering equipped him with invaluable insights that fueled the inception of Interview Kickstart.
Beyond IK, Soham is a hands-on parent and indulges in all things AI. He adopts a holistic approach to life and work having undergone the Vipassana meditation experience an impressive five times.
Ryan Valles, the adept CEO and Co-Founder of Interview Kickstart, is a seasoned leader with over two decades of entrepreneurial experience.
His journey started in management consulting followed by a number of entrepreneurial stints including founding and growing companies like RYSA, Urbanspace, and Deals & You. As an EIR with Accel Partners, he incubated multiple startups driving them to profitability. At IK, Ryan leads the growth functions.
On the personal front, his life is a seamless blend of work and play. He loves to travel, enjoys pursuing multiple sports, and is a passionate musician - he sings, plays the piano & guitar.