About 10KC

10KC is redefining how mentorship and relationship-based learning is done in the workplace. 

Our origin story

10KC was founded in 2014 from conversations with CEOs and Fortune 500 leaders who recognized the power of peer connections in driving talent development but saw how these interactions were often left to chance and lacked measurable impact.

Driven by a mission to democratize opportunity, our co-founders, Dave Wilkin and Elliott Garcea, set out to change this. They envisioned a platform that would empower every employee with equitable access to the best connections and relationship-based development experiences.

What began as a tool to make unbiased connections between employees later evolved into the leading platform for inclusive mentoring and networking.

“It went from mentorship in smaller pockets across the company to a business-centered, application-based program that focused on creating visibility and career development opportunities for both mentees and mentors.”

Crystal Neill
DEI, Global Development Sr Program Manager, Nike

10KC: Redefining Mentoring for the Modern Workplace

Too often, mentoring programs are dismissed as "feel-good" initiatives rather than the strategic levers they truly are. This leaves talent teams constantly fighting for resources, support, and participation. It's time to flip the script. 

At 10KC, we’re on a mission to help talent and learning leaders provide strategic mentoring programs that empower all employees—from early talent to seasoned leaders—to achieve their career development goals. All while improving key talent outcomes like engagement, retention, and mobility.

Industry leaders like RBC, AIG, and Nike trust 10KC to tackle key talent priorities such as upskilling managers, equipping leaders for change, developing high-potential talent, driving customer-centric growth, and more.

Leading the way in corporate mentorship and social learning

200+

industry leaders using 10KC across the globe

315K+

employees learning and developing with 10KC

1.5M+

purposeful connections and conversations made

Meet our Founders

Dave Wilkin
Co-founder
Meet Dave Wilkin
Elliott Garcea
Co-founder, CTO
Meet Elliott Garcea

Ready to accelerate knowledge sharing, skills development, and performance with 10KC?