SV Academy

Hi everyone,

If you're in the NYC area, SV Academy will be hosting a meetup for our community. Join us to connect with employer partners, alumni, other job seekers and our current residents. Pizza and drinks on the house 😃

Special thanks to our friends at Clay for allowing us to use their space. Come through and bring your coworkers!

Doors open at 5:30pm ET. Link to register in the comments! 🎉🍕🍻

📢Baltimore Residents📢
We are currently recruiting for our partnership program with Diligent, those enrolled have a guaranteed interview with Diligent for a SDR position.

Overview of this unique program:
💵free training (Diligent is covering all of your tuition)
🗓️classes begin April 9th with only 4 HRS of online classes a week
📍the job with Diligent is hybrid with an on-site location in Baltimore, MD
💲$48k starting salary, plus full benefits and a $5k onboarding bonus with available commission
‼️No degree or prior experience required

Click our link in bio to apply now!

It’s easier than ever to break into the tech industry with our part-time program. We equip you with SDR best practices and fundamentals, professional development support and interview prep so you’ll finish with everything you need to land your next role.

Overview of program:
🗓️ Classes begin April 9th with only 4 HRS of online classes a week
‼️ No degree or prior experience required
💵 Only $2450 tuition
🤝 Join our network of over 2000 alumni across the country whose SV training has taken them to new career heights!

We’re currently accepting applicants for our upcoming cohort, beginning in April.
If you’re interested in learning more, click the link in bio to apply!

💡 Do you struggle to show your true potential and come across as authentic in job interviews?

💡 Do you have trouble selling yourself as the right applicant for the role?

Then join us for a free interactive workshop straight from SV Academy’s industry-leading program! Get insider tips from industry experts, including Don Thorvund, Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Gainsight, about standing out from the crowd and strategies to ace your job interviews to break into tech sales.

Seats are limited; so RSVP today! https://bit.ly/3KHg9a1

Last week, we welcomed a powerhouse mother-daughter duo to our March SV Women’s Fireside Chat—Mary Ann Bianco (High Growth SaaS Revenue Leader and SV Mentor), and Annalise Pfeiffer (People Business Partner Generalist at Okta)! Here are 4 big takeaways from the conversation:

1️⃣ It's natural to feel uncertain and it's important to be solution-oriented. Lean on people you trust and remember that your feelings are valid.

2️⃣ Embrace the power of the pause. If something gets to you, keep your composure and step away from the situation. Take time to represent yourself thoughtfully and intentionally.

3️⃣ In interviews, research the company, its values, and the interviewers. Identify 5-6 questions in advance and make them good! Ask the hiring manager about their management style and ramp-up time. Ask teammates about the advice they would give themselves when they were starting out at the company.

4️⃣ Master the job your manager is asking you to do and then build on top of that. Use your entrepreneurial spirit as an 'and', not an 'or'. Keeping a consistent track record builds trust with your manager and teammates - that trust is critical to getting promoted.

We’d like to thank Mary Ann and Annalise for joining us and sharing their wisdom with the SV Academy Community. Huge thanks also go out to our host Noorin Fazal, as well as Aline Biler, Chiyedza Nyahuye, and Maria Van Delft for their ongoing support.

Our monthly SV Women's Fireside Chats provide a platform for women in tech from all backgrounds to network and grow together. All members of the SV Women community are encouraged to attend the next session in April. If you're not part of the SV Community yet, apply today to join our next cohort! https://bit.ly/SVapply-fg

Please welcome our newest Tech Sales cohorts! Last Monday marked the start of their new career journey and they had an exciting first week full of hands-on skills training and diving into the world of sales.

To add to all of the learning activities, Nicole Goetz, (2019 Tech Sales Program Grad and now Business Development Manager at Bill) and Josh Joykutty (VP of Inside Sales at TVC Pro-Driver) also came out to celebrate and share stories about how they found success in sales through non-traditional pathways—leaving everyone inspired and ready to blaze their own trail. Thank you both for your gems of wisdom and your support as our learners embark on this life-changing experience!

Help us congratulate Tasneem (2022 Tech Sales Program graduate) on her new role as Business Development Representative at Celigo!

Tasneem's drive, focus, and commitment have led her on an amazing journey. From her early days excelling in sales, not letting any setback stand in her way, and finally reaching this remarkable milestone, we are excited to celebrate this huge success with her.

But her ambition doesn't end there. She also taught herself photography and freelanced for 10 years, focusing on events for the non-profit sector and portraits.

Congratulations again Tasneem! We cannot wait to see what else is in store for you.

Last week, we welcomed the inspiring Juliana Stancampiano, CEO of Oxygen, entrepreneur, author (Radical Outcomes: How to Create Extraordinary Teams That Get Tangible Results), and board member at the Sales Enablement Society, to our February SV Academy Women's Fireside Chat!

The key takeaways from this month’s session highlight how team excellence relies on being both a top performer and a team player—these can be cultivated together rather than seen as separate identities. Don't fear challenges; even if you might feel scared at first, move when it intuitively feels right. During those early days in a new role, lean into curiosity - ask lots of questions! Juliana reminded us all about the importance of building our confidence by facing challenges head-on: "There are no answers. It's just about how you navigate what's in front of you."

We’d like to thank Juliana for joining us and sharing her wisdom with the SV Academy Community. Huge thanks also go out to our moderator, Noorin, as well as Aline, Andrea, and Chiyedza for their ongoing support.

Our monthly SV Women's Fireside Chats provide a platform for women in tech from all backgrounds to network and grow together. All members of the SV Women community are encouraged to attend the next session in March. f you're not part of the SV Community yet, apply now! https://bit.ly/SVapply-fg

Please welcome our newest Tech Sales cohorts! Last Monday marked the start of their new career journey and they had an exciting first week full of hands-on skills training and diving into the world of tech sales.

To add to all of the learning activities, Jeffrey Winfield (SV Academy graduate and Business Development Representative at Jumpcrew) and Adlore Casseus (Manager of Industry Partnerships & Talent Acquisition at SV Academy) also came out to celebrate and inspire our learners at their program Kickoff! Thank you both for your gems of wisdom and your support as our learners embark on this life-changing experience.

Last year, when SV Academy graduate Allen Clare decided to leave his job as an educator, he took a leap of faith, enrolled in our Tech Sales Program, and trusted the process. His faith in himself paid off as Allen is now thriving as an Account Development Representative, reminding us all what can be achieved with grit and determination!

Where do you see yourself one year from today? Take the first step toward the life you want and enroll in our next cohort! https://bit.ly/SVapply-fg

We kicked off 2023 in a big way yesterday with the introduction of our newest Tech Sales Program cohorts! We also celebrated some major career milestones with our guests Allen Clare, who graduated from SV Academy just one year ago and is thriving as an Account Development Representative at Skedulo, and OwnBackup’s Global Talent Acquisition Partner Erica DeWeever, who also made the jump into tech last January.

Thank you to our guest speakers, alumni, and employer partners for helping our new learners feel welcomed and inspired!

If you've been waiting for a sign to change your life and launch a new career in 2023, this is it! Apply now to join our next cohort! https://bit.ly/SVapply-fg

As we usher in a new year, let's celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates! 🥂🎉

Here's to another year of them soaring beyond their expectations, hitting career milestones they never thought possible, and continuously being unstoppable. Cheers to success in 2023!

Make this the year you break out of your comfort zone and into the Tech Industry. If you've been thinking about a career change, head over to our website to learn more about our Tech Sales program and start building the life of your dreams in 2023. https://bit.ly/SVapply-fg