Hi there!
You probably landed here because you saw that I was part of one of these programs:
- South Park Commons (SPC) Community Member
- Inaugural South Park Commons Founder Fellowship
- Kleiner Perkins Product Fellow
- Forbes 30 Under 30 (2024)
If you’re applying to any of them, congratulations! That’s a big, exciting step.
And if you were thinking of reaching out to ask for advice: I totally get it. I was in your shoes once too, trying to increase my odds, and I would’ve done the same.
Trust me: I really wish I could personally chat with everyone who reaches out.
But over time (and especially during application season), the number of requests has grown so much that I just can’t keep up, no matter how much I’d love to. (Ironically, the content I created to help at scale is what made even more people reach out! 😂)
So I created this post as a way to say: I see you, I’m rooting for you, and I still want to help, just in a more scalable way.
Below are resources I’ve made that go deep into how I approached these programs and how you might too.
South Park Commons membership & fellowship
- SPC Founder Fellowship Part 1
- SPC Founder Fellowship Part 2
- Community as a Career Strategy
- What it is & my experience, YC vs SPC, SPC Successes, Membership vs Fellowship, How to Stand Out
Kleiner Perkins Fellowship
- My KP Application Essay
- KP Fellowship How-To Guide
- KP Fellowship FAQ
Forbes 30 Under 30
- How I Got Forbes 30 Under 30
I hope these help you on your journey.
Good luck and maybe one day you’ll be writing a post like this too. 💛
With love,
Mika