Get 1:1 mentorship from Brazilian industry pros to conquer CE coursework hands-on.
University Computer Engineering curricula deliver abstract, disconnected courses lacking practical real-world context, frustrating students expecting hands-on learning like their prior industry-connected experiences.
CircuitMentor matches students with experienced mentors for live project guidance on tools like Arduino, FPGA. Sessions focus on real-world applications of uni topics, with recordings and follow-ups. Build confidence and portfolios through personalized feedback.
19-20 year-old computer engineering students in state universities with prior hands-on work experience in programming or hardware (e.g., from Brazil)
Mentors are Brazilian CE alums from firms like Embraer—cultural fit, affordable rates, curriculum-mapped sessions.
friendly
AI + manual match based on course, skills, location.
Integrated Zoom with screen share for live help.
Auto-save and share post-session recaps.
Set course goals, track mentor progress.
Async messaging between sessions.
Post-session reviews and search filters.
Multi-student mentor rooms.
Mentor-curated docs per topic.
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Relationships:
/api/mentorsSearch available mentors
/api/sessionsBook session
/api/sessions/:idGet session details/recording
/api/chat/:sessionIdSend message
/api/user/goalsUpdate progress
No bookings
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 150 | 3% | $158 | $1,896 |
| Month 6 | 900 | 6% | $1,890 | $22,680 |
Live guidance on real projects—matched to your uni courses for faster mastery.
Recruit 10 mentors via LinkedIn Brazil CE groups, offer free listings; survey students in uni WhatsApps for pain points; comp session to first 3 signups from forums.
Global mentors
No local/CE focus
Brazil-specific, cheaper
Quick calls
Generic topics
Ongoing course support
Mentor network lock-in + session data for better matching.
Tech job shortage in Brazil + remote mentoring boom.
Mentor supply shortage
Pre-recruit 50
Matching quality
Manual review first
Success: 15 students willing to pay
Success: 80% retention
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