What is the Way Up GSB Mentorship Program?
Way Up GSB is a student development program. We connect experienced senior students with those just starting their journey to exchange knowledge and practical skills. Our tracks cover key areas of success in the business environment: from winning case competitions and building a career to adapting to academic life and beyond. Book consultations with our mentors and achieve your goals together!
Become a mentor
Mentorship Tracks
1) Case championships & Hackathons
Mentors in this track are winners and finalists of Russian and international case championships. They will help you understand methodologies, learn how to structure solutions, prepare presentations, and work under tight deadlines. You can approach them for a series of consultations to work through all aspects of a case or with specific one-off requests.
2) Career & Entrepreneurship
If you are looking for your first internships, starting your career path, want to polish your resume and sharpen your interview skills — our mentors are here for you. They can share real experience of passing selection processes at top companies, talk about the nuances of working in different industries, and support your first entrepreneurial initiatives. These individuals have come a long way in their careers and are ready to help make yours more interesting and effective.
3) Study, Master's & Mobility
You can actually approach our mentors with many other requests. How to effectively balance studies, projects, and personal life? Where is the best place to go on an exchange program and how to prepare a strong application? Is it worth pursuing a Master's degree and which program to choose? Mentors in this track will help you structure your academic process, share tips for challenging subjects, and provide personal recommendations based on their experience studying at GSB and abroad.
Mentors
Our mentors are successful senior students and GSB graduates who have been through the same challenges you are facing now. They are not theorists but practitioners: finalists of case competitions, recipients of offers from leading companies, founders of projects. Find your mentor and book your first consultation. This is an informal and confidential one-on-one conversation where you can ask any question without judgment.
Case Championships and Hackathons
PO at MTS, I'm developing a youth app. 1st Place Cup IT, 2nd place Cup Russia, etc.; Completed 2 internships, grew from BA to product. I will help you win case-champs, create a strong resume and a clear plan for the development of hard drives.
I work in the aviation industry (trade with China). During her time as a student, she gained extensive experience in case championships and graduated from the School of Consulting. We can talk about how to make a resume and find a job, win a case championship, and study Chinese.
I used to be a programmer, working both in-house and freelance as a mobile developer, and then moved into management and analytics. I've won hackathons and competitions, launched startups, and am currently working on my own development studio. I love to socialize and am always up for networking opportunities, and I'm also great at defending and pitching projects.
"I work as a technical product manager at Avito. I love charged people and what they bring to this world. I like to meet people, explore the unknown and discover new horizons. My main credo in life is: "Life in motion." "
Superfinalist of the main student case championship Changellenge Cup Russia'23
Winner of the 2021 All-Russian Case Championship for schoolchildren
About me
Mentor of the Curators of the UCPiBA program
Mentor of entrepreneurial classes for schoolchildren
Scholarship holder of the Moscow Government
I work as a product manager at Ozon Tech. He also has a year in strategic consulting, an internship as a business analyst at Vkusville, and extensive experience in case championships (including winning the Russia Cup). I love helping people, sharing my experience and knowledge — I hope you will be one of my mentees!
Finalist of Cup Moscow'23, Finalist of Cup IT'24, winner of a workshop from Arthur Consulting, school of strategic consulting from Yakov & Partners, 9+ months of internship at Mars (marketing and product management), 2 months of internship at a consulting brand bureau
"Product marketing manager in Avito, ex. samokat, ex. CMWP. The lead of the strategic direction "WayUp. Mentoring". I have 10 successful test and 7 successful interviews during internship selection. I love sharing my knowledge and I can help you get into the internship of your dreams or win the case championship!
Achievements: Winner of the "Your Project" competition, Winner of the Cup Russia 2023 case championship, Finalist of the Cup Moscow 2022"
I am a 4th year student at USPIB, I manage Mentoring and work for HR Avito in internal communications. I managed to try myself as a consultant in commercial real estate. I'll tell you how to combine the incompatible, achieve career and academic heights and enjoy life!
Founded the SAP Marketing Agency. I completed an internship in the field of product management, I am interested in product development at FMSG. On account of the victory in the CC from P & G, participation in the CC from Alfa Bank. I am engaged in reportage and portrait photography, I like to convey emotions through the frame.
He actively participated in the KCH for 4 years, a finalist and a prize-winner of many competitions. Now I spend most of my time working, studying, and running marathons. He has been developing his startup since the age of 19 and has defended it perfectly as his diploma.
3rd year student of Business Informatics. Finalist and winner of case championships, mentor, researcher. I am fond of creating social and IT projects, I know how to structure chaos, support at the start and inspire a breakthrough.
A graduate of Letovo, I am actively involved in extracurricular activities: student organizations, curation, volunteering. I have been immersed in case championships for 1.5 years: the path from participation to victory in the Axenix case. Now I'm more interested in mentoring: I led the team to the prize-winning position at the WCHA super finals. Work experience in Biotech (GPST BIOCAD).
Product manager at Yandex, previously an analyst at Avito and MTS, a CupIT’24 finalist. I will help you with your resume, job interview preparation, case studies, and pet project launch.
A strategic analyst at T-Bank with experience in Ozon product analytics. Graduate of Bauman Moscow State Technical University. The winner of "Your project", the gold medalist of “I am a professional", the winner of the Cup Russia/Moscow. I help with cases, career, and admission.
Career and entrepreneurship
PO at MTS, I'm developing a youth app. 1st Place Cup IT, 2nd place Cup Russia, etc.; Completed 2 internships, grew from BA to product. I will help you win case-champs, create a strong resume and a clear plan for the development of hard drives.
I have been working as a product manager at Mindbox (a Martech IT company) for 1.5 years. Previously, she worked at the Directorate for attracting foreign applicants: she organized summer internships. I will analyze and challenge your resume, tell you about entering IT, and share my personal experience.
I work in the aviation industry (trade with China). During her time as a student, she gained extensive experience in case championships and graduated from the School of Consulting. We can talk about how to make a resume and find a job, win a case championship, and study Chinese.
Completed a bachelor's and master's degree in Business Informatics.
Experience:
- Senior SA at WBTech
- Consultant at Axenix (formerly Accenture)
"2% of the OP rating, mobility in France
Axenix Business Cup winner, VKCh mentor
- I'll help structure the solution at the case championship
- I'll explain marketing and product tools
- I'll help package the solution"
I was accepted to the HSE Master's program by early invitation. Work experience: Content Marketer at the IT company KROK (1+ year). I'm also developing my skills in product marketing. I also worked as a Marketing Intern at Gazprom Neft (3 months). Achievements: Diploma winner of the "Major League" Management Olympiad (Marketing track), finalist of the Changellenge Cup Russia Case Championship (TOP 15%). I can help you enter the job market!
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"I work as a technical product manager at Avito. I love charged people and what they bring to this world. I like to meet people, explore the unknown and discover new horizons. My main credo in life is: "Life in motion." "
Finalist of Cup Moscow'23, Finalist of Cup IT'24, winner of a workshop from Arthur Consulting, school of strategic consulting from Yakov & Partners, 9+ months of internship at Mars (marketing and product management), 2 months of internship at a consulting brand bureau
"Product marketing manager in Avito, ex. samokat, ex. CMWP. The lead of the strategic direction "WayUp. Mentoring". I have 10 successful test and 7 successful interviews during internship selection. I love sharing my knowledge and I can help you get into the internship of your dreams or win the case championship!
Achievements: Winner of the "Your Project" competition, Winner of the Cup Russia 2023 case championship, Finalist of the Cup Moscow 2022"
I am a 4th year student at USPIB, I manage Mentoring and work for HR Avito in internal communications. I managed to try myself as a consultant in commercial real estate. I'll tell you how to combine the incompatible, achieve career and academic heights and enjoy life!
I've been working in HR for about five years now. JTI has 3.5 years of experience in recruitment and talent management, and 1 year in HR Mars. I will help you find career directions and the selection process for a vacancy.
Founded the SAP Marketing Agency. I completed an internship in the field of product management, I am interested in product development at FMSG. On account of the victory in the CC from P & G, participation in the CC from Alfa Bank. I am engaged in reportage and portrait photography, I like to convey emotions through the frame.
I work as a product manager at Ozon Tech. He also has a year in strategic consulting, an internship as a business analyst at Vkusville, and extensive experience in case championships (including winning the Russia Cup). I love helping people, sharing my experience and knowledge — I hope you will be one of my mentees!
A data Analyst with experience in HR, marketing and finance. I develop dashboards, automate processes, and forecast, helping companies make strategic decisions and optimize business processes.
He actively participated in the KCH for 4 years, a finalist and a prize-winner of many competitions. Now I spend most of my time working, studying, and running marathons. He has been developing his startup since the age of 19 and has defended it perfectly as his diploma.
3rd year student of Business Informatics. Finalist and winner of case championships, mentor, researcher. I am fond of creating social and IT projects, I know how to structure chaos, support at the start and inspire a breakthrough.
Product manager at Yandex, previously an analyst at Avito and MTS, a CupIT’24 finalist. I will help you with your resume, job interview preparation, case studies, and pet project launch.
A strategic analyst at T-Bank with experience in Ozon product analytics. Graduate of Bauman Moscow State Technical University. The winner of "Your project", the gold medalist of “I am a professional", the winner of the Cup Russia/Moscow. I help with cases, career, and admission.
"Mobility in Turkey, India, Belgium. Brand Coordinator at L'Oreal
A marketing teacher with experience in creating his own startup.
I'll be helpful in the context.:
- Building a career in international companies
- Preparation for mobility
- Understanding the practical application of marketing"
Study, Master's & Mobility
"2% of the OP rating, mobility in France
Axenix Business Cup winner, VKCh mentor
- I'll help structure the solution at the case championship
- I'll explain marketing and product tools
- I'll help package the solution"
"Mobility in Turkey, India, Belgium. Brand Coordinator at L'Oreal
A marketing teacher with experience in creating his own startup.
I'll be helpful in the context.:
- Building a career in international companies
- Preparation for mobility
- Understanding the practical application of marketing"
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How do I become a mentee?
Simply choose the track you are interested in and find a mentor with suitable experience in our catalog. Submit a request using the form below — it's free.
How do I become a mentor?
If you are a senior student or graduate with relevant experience (competition wins, great internships, your own project, high GPA) and want to share your knowledge — write to HSE Student Affairs Manager Anastasia Rudko at arudko@hse.ru or on Telegram at @anastasiiarudko
How long is one session with a mentor?
A standard session lasts 45-60 minutes. The format and frequency of meetings are discussed individually: you can meet once to solve a specific issue or arrange regular calls.
Is it free?
Yes, the Way Up GSB Mentorship program is a completely non-commercial student initiative. All sessions are conducted free of charge.
How is a mentor different from a curator or professor?
A mentor is your "senior peer" who gives unofficial, practical advice based on personal experience. They do not give grades and do not replace academic professors or administrative curators. Their main task is to support and guide you.
How will I know if my consultation request was received?
We process requests regularly and forward your contact details directly to the mentor you chose. Mentors are also students with busy schedules. If you don't receive a response within a week, please write to us at (CONTACT) — we will help organize the meeting.
Can I change my mentor if it doesn't work out?
Of course. You have no obligations to a mentor, so if after a session you feel uncomfortable, simply choose any other mentor on the website and book a consultation with them.
Are conversations with a mentor confidential?
Absolutely. All communication stays between you. We cultivate a culture of respect and trust; it is the foundation of the program.
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Contacts
Рудько Анастасия Денисовна
Manager