Hey there! First of all, congratulations on your decision to learn something new. :) I am Darinka, a classic hustler ;), currently Product Mentor and Coach for startups and product builders. As a classic hustler, I've made a name for myself as a product mentor and coach for startups and product builders. I'm passionate about travelling, personal growth, diversity, and empowerment, so you can expect an all-around enriching experience with me. I've worked on B2B and B2C products in various industries, from building brand-new products to scaling platforms with over 500K active users. With my expertise in Design Thinking and Data Analysis, I've designed product strategies, visions, and roadmaps to solve real problems for end-users and deliver the desired value. In today's dynamic world, I've honed my focus on in-depth product discovery, tailored user research, and data-driven product management to deliver real product value and keep up with fast-changing user experiences. My passion for teaching goes way back to my days as a mentor for three years at the faculty of Computer Science and Engineering. I even wrote my master's research thesis on implementing innovative teaching methods and new engaging ways of learning. Helping others learn and improve their career opportunities is my jam. I love sharing my knowledge and experiences, and I get a thrill out of encouraging and motivating people who are switching from another industry to IT. So, what are you waiting for? Let's talk and learn together! p.s if you are interested to learn to switch to Product manager career, while leveraging with AI, feel free to join my course: https://maven.com/the-bowtie/become-a-product-manager-bootcamp

My Mentoring Topics

  • product discovery
  • user research
  • product management
  • data analysis for PM
  • agile methodologies
  • iterative product development
  • presentation skills
  • leadership
  • public speaking
D.
4.May 2023

Darinka is more than a mentor for me, I felt like she is also a career coach with the empowerment that she gave me. We spoke about careers, career opportunities, and the product discovery process. She is even eager to share materials related to product discovery and is really knowledgeable when it comes to product development. You can learn plenty of practicalities from the conversations with Darinka.

J.
28.April 2023

Darinka is a great mentor and really great person. She wants you to succeed and helps you in anyway she can. Personally I got a few insights about the recruitment industry I didn't know about and more importantly some great ideas. Thanks for offering your time like this Darinka, it was a pleasure to meet you.

M.
5.January 2023

Darinka is an excellent professional with extensive experience in product management & mentorship. She shared her experience, views, and tips in preparing for interviews and solving cases.

J.
28.December 2022

Darinka is really helpful, open-minded and inquisitive. It was my first session as a mentee, so I was not 100% sure how to navigate, but Darinka made sure that the session ran swiftly.

C.
10.April 2022

Our session was so helpful and on point. Can’t wait to book the second one ! Thank you Darinka !

M.
6.December 2021

The sessions with Darinka were really helpful and engaging. She has a lot of hands-on experience and can give very practical tips on how to put theory into practice. We mainly focused on different discovery techniques and Darinka not only gave me a lot of resources but also dived with me into several details. Overall I really can recommend her.

M.
8.August 2021

The session was extremely helpful. The insights you shared were amazing and filled with new perspective for me. You are very articulate and engaging. Would seek out your help again. Thank you