The Graduation Gift That Lasts: Why Mentorship from Tech Sales Pros Is the Best Investment in the Next Generation
- Esther Ayorinde-Iyamu
- May 27
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 2
Discover why mentorship from real-world tech sales professionals is uniquely positioned to support grads and career changers. Learn how GrowthQ is democratizing access to knowledge.

What My Grandmother Gave Me Wasn’t Wrapped in a Box
In 1950s Nigeria, my grandmother was in her early 20s—bold, independent, and already running her own business. At a time when polygamy was common and expected, she made the radical choice not to conform. She believed in ownership, in forging her own path, and in building a life that reflected her values.
Decades later, in the early 2000s, I walked across my graduation stage in the U.S. and saw her in the crowd. We locked eyes, and I could see it: that fierce spark. She had built her life in one era, and here I was stepping into another.
Now, in 2025, I watch my younger cousin, her grandson, graduate into yet another world—one filled with AI, automation, layoffs, and opportunities we couldn’t have imagined.
But one question connects us across generations:
What do you give someone stepping into their future?
For my grandmother, it was wisdom.
For me, it was perseverance.
For my cousin—it’s about clarity and connection.
Today’s new professionals need more than degrees.They need context. They need community.They need a sense of where they fit in a world that’s changing—fast.
Why Mentorship Still Changes Everything
Unlike a trip or cash, mentorship multiplies over time. And not just any mentorship—mentorship from experienced tech sales professionals and leaders.
Here’s why:
Tech sales pros are industry navigators.They don’t just work in one field—they sell into many. They follow the flow and exchange of money and value in technology. That means they’ve seen how healthcare, fintech, SaaS, retail, and AI operate in real time.
They’ve lived through pivots, layoffs, reinvention.They understand how to adapt and thrive—because they’ve had to.
They can open up new career paths.For someone unsure of their next step, a tech sales mentor can reveal options and industries they’ve never considered.
At GrowthQ, we match professionals—whether they’re just starting out or navigating a career shift—with mentors who bring real-world, lived experience in B2B tech sales. It’s not theory. It’s not fluff. It’s practical guidance for today’s market.
To the Tech Sales Professionals Reading This
Your experiences—the good, the gritty, and the game-changing—could be the missing puzzle piece for someone trying to find their way.
Becoming a GrowthQ mentor isn’t just about giving back. It’s about multiplying your impact. You’ve seen how industries work behind the scenes. You know what it takes to close, to pivot, to rise.
There’s a graduating senior or career changer out there who doesn’t need inspiration—they need your insight.They need you.
👉 Apply to become a GrowthQ Mentor and be part of an ecosystem that shapes the future of work—one conversation at a time.
To the New Grads and Career Pivoters
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Inside GrowthQ is a growing community of tech sales professionals who’ve walked the road before you—and who are ready to share what they’ve learned.
If you’re wondering what’s next…If you’re looking for clarity and industry context...If you want guidance from someone who’s actually done the job...
👉 Join the GrowthQ platform and connect with mentors who can help you chart your next move with confidence.
Because your future deserves more than a diploma. It deserves direction.
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