Meet Nelson Jong, our new Virtual Mail Plan member at The Village Hive Markham!
Nelson is a career coach with a passion for helping digital professionals grow. With a background in computer science and years of product leadership experience across global industries, he now supports others in navigating their professional paths with clarity and confidence.
Since joining the Hive, he’s appreciated how our community fosters genuine connection among entrepreneurs. He’s also found a supportive network that’s helped him grow both personally and professionally. Let’s get to know Nelson a little better!
Tell us about your profession or your business. What type of clients do you serve?
I am a certified Career Coach and mentor, as well as a member of Career Professionals of Canada. With a background in computer science and over a decade of experience as a product leader across various industries and around the world, I specialize in supporting clients from the tech sector. My work focuses on empowering post-secondary students and early career digital professionals to navigate and accelerate their career journeys. Through targeted coaching, industry insights, and leadership development, I help them build the confidence and clarity needed to achieve their professional goals.
How did you get into this profession?
I’ve been doing this for some time, before I even knew it was a profession. I’ve been helping friends & colleagues navigate their careers and bring work life harmony. I have always believed that our careers deeply shape our lives, and we all deserve to pursue something that excites and fulfills us. As the job market has grown more challenging, I felt to turn my passion into something more professional so that I can better support those in my community. Now, being certified and using my own experience, I help more people to find clarity and confidence in their career journeys.
What motivates you?
It is hearing my clients’ success stories. Knowing they’ve advanced in their careers and achieved their goals. It’s incredibly fulfilling to me that I have played a small part in their journey, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact in their lives.
Do you have a favourite quote?
One Day or Day One. You decide – Paulo Coelho
What is your favourite thing about the Village Hive? Why did you join the Hive?
When you want to make an impact, you quickly realize that you can’t do it alone. I joined the Village Hive because I wanted to give back to the community, and I couldn’t have asked for a better partner to help make that happen. The Hive offers so much more than a co-working space. They foster a genuine sense of connection among entrepreneurs within the community. What started as a search for a space turned into discovering a supportive network that helped me grow both personally and professionally.
How do people get in touch with you if they need your services?
You can reach out to me by emailing growthpartner@nelsonjong.com or fill out the contact form on my website at nelsonjong.com/contact for a free initial conversation. This conversation will help us identify the best path forward.
Please provide social media handles, website, contact info etc. that you’d like to share!
Website: www.nelsonjong.com
Email: growthpartner@nelsonjong.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonjong
