On 21st November, we hosted a collaborative event with Le Wagon Germany and Delivery Hero.

This was no ordinary event – it unlocked potential, offered practical insights, and fostered meaningful connections, while delivering a wealth of knowledge in tech.

What made it special? Expert speakers like Elena Meshkova, Harsh Akhaniya, and alumni Anita F., Lennart Schulze, andVictor Ruiz provided invaluable insights:

Job Hunting Tips by Elena Meshkova (Delivery Hero):

• Get Feedback: seek professional reviews of your portfolio, CV, and interview performance.
• Practice: prepare on platforms like LeetCode and HackerRank.
• Be Persistent: maintain resilience and determinationthroughout your job search.

Elena also introduced the Delivery Hero Tech Graduate Programme, offering full-time roles for graduates and bootcamp alumni to join their data and tech teams.

Career Pathways by Harsh Akhaniya (Le Wagon):

• Job Seeker Program: for those transitioning into techor advancing their careers.
• Founder Program: for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to launch their ventures.
• Freelancer Program: for freelance roles in software engineering, data, or growth marketing.

Harsh highlighted how each program is tailored to help participants successfully launch their tech careers.

Inspirational AlumniPanel:

Anita, Lennart, and Victor shared their personal journeys of transitioning into tech, overcoming challenges, and embracing bold new roles. Moderatedby Alisea Gohlisch, their stories exemplified resilience, determination, and the courage to reinvent oneself.

Takeaways:
This event reminded us that breaking barriers – whether feeling stuck in a career or facing a glass ceiling – is challenging but absolutely achievable. The power ofcommunity and shared experiences can drive growth and transformation.

Special thanks to: Aliya Boranbayeva, Itai Yaffe, Maria Beiner, Yulia Tokareva, Katarzyna (Kasia) Stoltmann, and Bosun Kim for their incredible support!