A note from Joshua Lee
I never set out to build another education platform.
SkillTalk started from a simple observation: students have incredible potential, but most don't have access to the mentorship, guidance, or professional conversations that show them how to use it. We spent years chasing research experiences, leadership roles, and conversations with people already doing the work — and kept running into the same problem: it's hard to find honest advice without already knowing the right people.
At the same time, we noticed something else. Communication — presenting, interviewing, pitching, leading a room — is one of the few skills schools expect us to master without ever teaching it directly, even though it's often what determines who gets the internship, the funding, or the opportunity in the first place.
We built SkillTalk to close both gaps.
Our approach is simple: connect students directly with professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs through real conversations, then give them hands-on workshops to practice a specific, transferable skill each session. Not passive advice — actual practice, real feedback, and the chance to build confidence over time.
As someone passionate about technology and entrepreneurship, I care about building things that solve real problems. Every workshop and every conversation SkillTalk hosts exists for one reason — to help students see what's possible and give them the tools to go after it.
This is still early. SkillTalk will keep growing into a place where students can access the guidance and practice that opportunity usually depends on.
Because talent is everywhere. Opportunity should be too.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
