Interview Kickstart is a premier career transformation platform turbocharging tech careers through AI upskilling.
Founded in 2014 in Santa Clara by Soham Mehta, ex-Box Engineering Leader, and Ryan Valles, a transformative P&L leader and former CEO with a track record of scaling ventures, Interview Kickstart’s vision is to help every tech professional thrive in today’s fast-evolving tech industry.
With 40+ domain-specific courses—from foundational Machine Learning and Generative AI to Agentic AI, System Design, and DSA—Interview Kickstart equips engineers, PMs, data professionals, and tech leaders to accelerate their careers. Its 600+ instructors—industry practitioners, hiring managers, and senior engineers from FAANG+ companies—bring real-world insight and cutting-edge expertise into every classroom.
Beyond upskilling, Interview Kickstart offers end-to-end career support. Personalized mock interviews, resume and LinkedIn branding, career coaching, salary negotiation guidance, and performance-based job referrals ensure that your AI upskilling translates into real career breakthroughs. Over 25,000 professionals have already advanced their careers through Interview Kickstart.
Recognized by TIME x Statista and GSV 150 as a top EdTech company, Interview Kickstart is the go-to platform for tech professionals looking to future-proof their careers in the age of AI.
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Who are we, you ask?
Interviews can be hard, especially at top tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Netflix. Many candidates fall short simply because they aren’t adequately prepared. That’s where we come in. Our acclaimed courses specialize in interview preparation and transitioning into high-demand tech fields such as AI, ML, and Data Science. At Interview Kickstart, current and former hiring managers have guided over 17,000 tech professionals through transformative career journeys, ensuring their success in landing coveted positions. Think of us as “the everything store” for career transitions and interview skill development.
How do we do that, you ask?
We have a structured approach to interview success, which includes:
- Career Accelerator Course
- Comprehensive end-to-end courses and platform
- A roster of over 600+ instructors from leading Silicon Valley companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Netflix
- A holistic approach that includes live classes, mock interviews, personalized coaching, resume refinement, career strategies, and invaluable referrals
Role Details:
Team Management:
You will lead a team of Program Advisors and push them to achieve their targets.
Individual Contributor in a Nutshell:
You will be responsible for developing new leads, communicating with customers, understanding their needs, and ensuring a smooth sales process.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive revenue growth and achieve sales targets.
- Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team, providing guidance and support to maximize performance.
- Identify new business opportunities and develop relationships with potential clients in the tech industry.
- Conduct market research to understand industry trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
- Monitor and analyze sales performance metrics, preparing regular reports for senior management.
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align sales strategies with overall business objectives.
- Present sales proposals and negotiate contracts with key clients.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the sales team.
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