05. BoringSage Launchpad

Summer 2025 Fellowship Cohort : Now Enrolling

This summer, we’re offering a live, cohort-based version of Launchpad — our flagship 8-week career accelerator program designed for early-stage engineers and tech professionals.
Launchpad is designed to help you become a well-rounded engineer by building solid foundations in systems, product, and business thinking — all through real-world projects and startup case studies.
Whether you’re just starting out as an engineering student or at a mid-career crossroads, this program will help you operate at your fullest potential — and build a career you’re truly proud of.

Silicon Valley technologist with 10+ years of experience building high-impact software systems for high-growth startups, governments, and Fortune 500 clients
Einstein Visa recipient, recognized for extraordinary ability in engineering
Designed mission-critical systems used by governments of the US & UK
Led projects for clients like Slack, Merck, GM, Doordash, Citi, Ally Financial, and Amazon
Delivered guest lectures at top universities including University of Chicago, Texas A&M, SDSU, American University Dubai, and more
Published in San Diego Union Tribune, American Banker, Security Magazine, and more

8 Weeks of Live, High-Impact Learning
- Master the core frameworks of systems, product, and business thinking—the skills you will need to solve complex problems and ship high-impact solutions for high-growth startups and tech-driven enterprises.

1 Real-World Project
- Work on a real-world project where you’ll:
  - Identify bottlenecks in an existing product or process
  - Apply course frameworks to propose a solution
  - Pitch your recommendations directly to a founder

Interview Prep & Job Launch Framework
- Learn a structured, proven framework to:
- Approach interviews with clarity and confidence
- Position your skills for high-growth roles
- Launch a long-term career with intention — not inertia

1:1 Career Mentorship Session
- Get personalized guidance in a one-on-one session with the founder of Boring Sage. Whether you're navigating internships, full-time offers, or long-term direction, this session is tailored to help you move forward with clarity.

Full Access to Boring Sage Paid Courses
- As a fellow, you’ll get access to our complete set of paid courses — covering AI, Large Language Models, Self-Driving Systems, and Computer Networks.
- These courses are designed to help you understand each domain through real-world case studies and hands-on projects, so you can develop into a well-rounded, future-ready engineer.

Boring Sage Fellow Certificate
- Gain hands-on experience solving real business problems and earn a credential you can confidently list as professional experience on your resume — a signal that you think beyond code.

Engineering students ready to go beyond traditional internships — and gain experience solving real-world problems using the business and product frameworks taught in this program.
Recent graduates preparing for full-time roles who want to build solid foundations in systems, product, and business thinking with real-world case studies and projects.
Early-stage engineers at a crossroads, seeking clarity, momentum, and a structured path forward.

Module 01: The Awareness Layer: Escaping the Engineer Trap
- Identify and address the 11 invisible traps that silently stall career trajectories of most engineers.

Module 02: The Systems Layer
- Build a solid foundation in how real-world systems work — so you can design, debug, and operate at the systems level, not just the feature level.

Module 03: The Product Layer
- Learn to think like a product manager — prioritizing users, managing trade-offs, and delivering outcomes that actually move the needle.

Module 04: The Business Layer
- Understand how companies make decisions, generate revenue, and why your code only matters if it significantly impacts what the business values.

Module 05: The Initiatives & Strategic Growth Layer
- Learn how to take initiative, deliver deep value to stakeholders, and build a career trajectory that compounds over time — instead of waiting your turn for the next promotion.

Module 06: The Org. Layer: Corporate vs. Startup
- Learn how to pivot across corporate and startup environments — and use each experience to accelerate your growth, deepen your expertise, and make meaningful impact at scale.

Module 07: The Boring Sage Career OS
- Build a career with intention, not inertia. Use the Boring Sage OS to design a career trajectory that aligns with your life's mission, fuels your growth, and leads to rewarding professional experiences.

Module 08: Boring Sage Fellow
- Complete your final assessment, apply for a 1:1 mentorship session, and join a growing community of engineers operating at their fullest potential. Become a Boring Sage Fellow.

What are the timings for the live cohort program?
The program includes two live sessions each week—on Mondays and Thursdays, each lasting 1.5 hours. Sessions begin at 10:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM PT.
What if I can’t attend a live session?
If you're unable to attend a live session, don’t worry. A recording of each session will be made available shortly after it ends. That said, we highly encourage attending live to engage directly, ask questions, and get the most out of the experience.
Where can I ask more questions about the program?
You can use the chatbox on our website—www.boringsage.com—to submit your questions.
We typically respond as soon as possible, and almost always within 48 hours.