For students
The advice that changes your trajectory usually comes from one conversation.
Learn from people who have been where you want to go. Ask questions, join live conversations, and book focused 1:1 time — not a feed of strangers.
The mentors page, searching for "Product managers in fintech who can run a mock interview" and showing Meera Kapoor, Group PM at Paywise, and Arjun Nair, Senior PM at Lendly, each with a Request Session button.
- students
- 100+
- mentors and alumni
- 20+
- community features
- Free
From our beta, 2026
Built for real conversations, not a numbers game
Most professional networks optimize for how many people you can add. Velynk is built around whether you can actually learn from someone.
- Mentors show up to share experience — not to collect connections.
- Questions, live rooms, and sessions are the product. The feed is not the point.
- Your school is a real community here: announcements, classmates, and alumni you can actually reach.
Mentors you'll actually learn from
These are people who chose to show up — not because they had spare time, but because they remember needing this themselves.
Mentorship, on your terms
Start with a question. Go deeper when you need focused time.
Ask and get real answers
Post questions and get practical responses from people who have navigated what you're facing.
Join live conversations
Drop into live rooms for casual career discussions. Think office hours — not a lecture.
Book a 1:1 session
Need focused guidance? Book time with a mentor. You always see the price before you book.
Open chat with your school
Alumni from your own school are part of your community. You can message them directly — no session required.
Chat with other mentors after a session
Mentors outside your school keep their time protected. Direct chat opens after you book a session with them — so conversations stay intentional.
Real questions being asked
Students are already asking — and mentors are answering.
“How do I transition into product management without a technical background?”
Asked by: 3rd year student, Business Administration
Start by shipping something small — volunteer for cross-functional projects where you own the outcome, not just the task. Most PMs I've hired got there by demonstrating they could frame problems clearly.
“What skills should I actually focus on for data engineering roles versus what job posts say?”
Asked by: Final year CS student
SQL deeply, one orchestration tool well, and the ability to explain a pipeline failure to a non-technical stakeholder. The job post lists 15 tools — you need 3 of them to start.
“Is it worth doing an MBA right after undergrad, or should I work first?”
Asked by: 2nd year Economics student
Work first — even 2 years gives you context that makes the MBA curriculum land differently. You'll ask better questions in class and get more from peer conversations.
“How do I prepare for consulting case interviews if I'm from an engineering background?”
Asked by: Graduate student, Mechanical Engineering
Your structured thinking is already an asset. Practice frameworks, but lean on your instinct to quantify. The best case answers I've seen came from engineers who didn't try to sound like MBA students.
Your school, beyond mentorship
Keep up with announcements
Faculty and school admins share opportunities, events, and updates in one place — so you do not miss what is happening on campus.
Connect with current students
Find classmates and peers from your institution. Compare notes, form study circles, and stay in the loop with people walking the same path.
See what alumni are doing now
Browse alumni from your school — where they work, what they studied, how their path unfolded. Message them as part of your school community.
Simple and transparent
- Community features are free — ask questions, join live rooms, browse your school, and message same-school alumni.
- 1:1 sessions are priced by the mentor — you'll always see the price before booking. No hidden fees.