Take charge of your career
Free personalized career advice to navigate your work hurdles
“Our mission is to help women spiral up and to close the gender gap in technical roles. We know that we all need advice and a little encouragement. At Gotara, we’ve got your back and we’ll be your biggest champion. Our mantra? Spiral up!”
D Sangeeta
Founder and CEO of Gotara
Are you feeling…
- Isolated because you’re the only woman in the room
- Excluded because your voice is not heard
- Stagnant because you don’t have a mentor to reach out to confidentially
- Constrained because you are not being given the growth opportunities you deserve
- Unsure if you’re studying the right thing due to the lack of women in your classes
Did you know? As women in technology…
40%
probability of leaving the work you love
30%
of the working STEM population
16%
of the manager population in the IT industry
Trust in our expertise
- Access to highly credible advisors: Benefits from the expertise of 170+ senior business executive advisors, whose services typically cost thousands of dollars, but are available to you for free.
- Confidential and secure Q&A: Unlike other Q&A boards, Gotara ensures every question is treated with utmost confidentiality, initiating a critical conversation with a top-tier advisor without any cost.
- Unbiased 24/7 support: Receive personalized and unbiased advice within 24 hours while your identity and organization remain completely private, ensuring timely and trustworthy guidance.
OUR ADVISORS
Career and Navigational Guidance from Our Senior Technical Leaders
Our senior technical leaders are dedicated to providing comprehensive career and navigational advice, helping you chart a successful path in the ever-changing tech landscape. Leveraging their extensive industry experience, they offer personalized strategies for navigating hurdles at work, skill development, effective problem solving, and career growth.
These advisors, volunteering their time to support the next generation of leaders, provide invaluable insights to guide you through complex challenges, ensuring you’re making informed decisions and staying competitive. Whether you’re seeking to advance in your current role or pivot to new opportunities, their expert guidance will support you every step of the way, making your professional journey both rewarding and impactful.
“I tell women of color that they have a superpower. They have resilience and an ability to see the other—even though the other may not see them.”
Gloria Cox, Gotara Advisor
Senior Partner at The Cambridge Group
“Life isn’t all about data and analysis; big decisions are
often made using other considerations.”
Yumiko Damashek, Gotara Advisor
Retired, VP Cabot Microelectronics
“There may be times in life when you have to step back to learn something in order to go forward to follow your dream. Take risks. Follow your passions, and be willing to stretch yourself and learn something completely new.”
Nevin Sant, Gotara Advisor
VP of Engineering, Fortune 500 Company
“I am passionate about solving the riddle of why more women and girls don’t go into or stay in STEM roles.”
Colleen Athans, Gotara Advisor
Retired VP/GM Aviation Global Supply Chain
Because It Works
35k+
members
170+
advisors
175+
countries
88%
advice in 24 hours
83%
successfully applied advice
88%
advice rated 4 – 5 stars
The Human Touch in the World of AI
See how our expert business advisors solve real business challenges
HOW IT WORKS
How to Get Advice
- Join Gotara
- Identify an issue or opportunity
- Ask your question
- Get your advice within 24 hours from Tech Leader
Join a Community That Gets You:
- Attend and be inspired by our TaraTalk events and hear from other women worldwide sharing their STEM+ stories.
- Connect with other like-minded STEM+ talent.
- Know we have your back.
Supporting Your Professional Journey
TaraTalks
Whether it’s IRL or URL, Gotara brings STEM+ leaders together to share career strategies and success stories in our bi-weekly TARATALKS.
STAR Program
Discover how Gotara reimagines upskilling, advising, and coaching to create future leaders. Reach out to your managers/leaders to sponsor you.
Global Network
Become part of an international community of Tech Talent.