Uvaro

Uvaro was literally the thing that changed my life. Pivoting careers during this pandemic was one of the hardest things I have ever done and Uvaro made it realistic and enjoyable. The instructors are knowledgeable and relatable which makes learning fun and engaging. The course curriculum is relevant and paced appropriately. The career help is helping real people get real jobs and that is the goal for every graduate. 

I would highly recommend this program for anyone looking to break into tech or further their career in tech, This program just gets it and understands the industry and the experience we as students go through.

 Uvaro doesn't just give you the tools to become a successful SDR, BDR, AE. They give you the tools to be successful, no matter what career path you choose.

The reason why I rave about program Uvaro offers is that what they offer is much beyond that. They push you to step out of your comfort zone, push you to get out of your shell and showcase the fantastic individual that you didn't even know you could be.

I have never regretted for one day that I chose Uvaro instead of SV academy or Flockjay because of the way they approach the class and maneuver through the course curriculum.

I have always been afraid of commitment because I was worried that the choice that I made would be a waste of time. But I have never worried about that decision with Uvaro. You become a part of this community that encourages you to excel in life, to essentially put your A game no matter what you decide to do.

So I wanted to thank everyone in the Uvaro program for everything that they have done for me. They made me into an individual that will not make an excuse for why they failed, but someone that will put their 100% effort into making sure they try their best to make sure they won't. 

Uvaro was a hugely positive experience for me. The tech sales curriculum is rigorous but varied. There was a welcome mix of direct instruction, job search coaching, small group practice in breakaway rooms, guest speakers, individual assignments, a fun group project, and an epic final demo competition. The teaching was excellent, and our instructor was razor-sharp with consistently spot-on and enlightening answers, as well as being impressively supportive of each individual in our class. That positive support "from the top" - which was particularly respectful and thoughtful - became the standard that my fellow classmates began to follow when interacting with each other. Over time, we became genuinely invested in each other's success and our class group became a core network from which we built out, eventually connecting with other Uvaro students and grads, outside speakers, and then to individuals at companies that interested us. We remain connected to our fellow grads and the wider Uvaro network through Slack. This network - and on a great platform like Slack - is an incredible ongoing "living resource" for all of us.

It's hard to explain in a short review just how impressive, dedicated, approachable, and clever the Uvaro team is. Their payment model (option of paying fees over 2 years) shows a company that is confident it can train those students who are looking for work to an -employable level-. It's also just a very fair-to-the-student way of paying for education, one that I wish had been in place when I went to university. The job-search part of the course is baked in from week 1 and students are encouraged to start networking and looking for jobs early on. This resulted in an entire class of job seekers constantly sharing experiences and new ideas. It was a "tech sales employment hivemind" spurred on and coached by the experienced Uvaro staff.

The Uvaro CEO dropped in on one of our student-led zoom social events. That meant a lot to us. Company leaders are as down-to-earth as they are accomplished.

If you're interested in a tech sales bootcamp, I recommend giving Uvaro serious consideration.

 - Team: The ENTIRE team is experienced, knowledgeable, and aligned to Uvaro's mission!
- Network: The real-world exposure to alumni, guest speakers, and organizations is very motivating for students to go out of their comfort zone and build their connections.
- Balance: Every aspect of theory and practical application has been covered very effectively - the feeling when you can apply what you've learned is outstanding.
- Support: I see the value, promptness, and support from every Uvaro team member. I've got insightful responses from whomever I've reached out to in the team. Moreover, the support extends after graduation as well (eg. course content, career advice, and more).

If Uvaro is giving x, give your 100x for the best results. As I mentioned in the title - it does not train you, it induces a mindset.

I started Uvaro as a recently-hired BDR for a technical SaaS. I entered the bootcamp completely green to sales in general, so I felt like anything I learned would be useful in becoming more successful in my new(ish) role. I certainly did not expect such incredibly valuable lessons taught by remarkably passionate and compassionate instructors. The techniques and methodologies that we went over and practiced during class, I was also able to immediately apply in my day sales job. Throughout the course I continued to see positive, quantifiable results and am confident to continue to apply what I've learned day-to-day. This was an especially positive and enlightening experience. 

12 weeks went by in a blast and I believe I was able to flourish in different fields (cold calling, objection handling, email, demo, etc.) in such a short amount of time. I was one of the few who actually landed a role prior to the end of the course using what I had learned in sales and job interview techniques. The instructor and career coach are top notch and are always available (even after the course ends) to help you pass any barriers. Signing up for this accelerator was one of the best decisions I made.

And yet, 12 weeks later, I'm leaving thinking I can sell anything to anyone. From top to bottom the organization is full of tremendous people, looking to help you grow from the ground up.
As I stated in the title, when I entered this class, I considered myself anything but a salesman. I didn't have an interest in it, and I didn't understand the environment. But now I know the sales process, and I find myself getting excited to learn something new about the process.
The instructors are both amazing in their own right. Each brings something different, and yet needed, to the table when they're teaching.
The CEO has an open door policy that I really appreciate. It's nice to know that even a busy CEO is willing to take time out of his day and speak with you, if needed.
All the people behind the scenes do a fantastic job of keeping everything running smoothly, and I enjoyed all of my interactions with them.
That's not even mentioning the guest speakers, enterprise AE's, VP's, and other professionals currently working in the market that come in and talk about their experiences, and offering tips and strategies to keep you growing.
They tell you at the start of the class, you're going to get out of this what you put into it. I can attest to that, and I look forward to continuing to be a member of the Uvaro network, even though my class period is finished.
I cannot say enough about everyone in this organization. It was an extremely positive influence in my life, and if you're looking to be the best sales person you can be, this is he place for you to learn.

Uvaro landed me an incredible full-time role in tech sales.  I’ve been in the same industry for 20 years, and here’s how they helped me pivot- 

1. They showed me why tech sales was accessible and lucrative.   I thought I could only break into tech after a couple of months if I endured my nightmare of learning to code 12 hours/day.  
2. It’s all you can learn, everyday, in real-life situations.  After two hours of class, I tested and practiced what I learned for another 8 hours a day (even though assignments could probably be completed in 90 minutes).  Both of Uvaro’s instructors are compelling and inspiring which makes you want to implement and master everything they’re teaching.  Weekly SPIFFS help too! 
3. Uvaro’s paid internship program gave me an opportunity to experience the rollercoaster ups and downs of a seed round startup. Uvaro, themselves trained me on-site while providing my tech stack + subscriptions, since early stage startups won’t always have sales managers and a promising tech stack. About six weeks later, I was offered a full time role as their first sales hire! 
4. During the internship period, I received warm intros for job interviews every week.  I wasn’t searching and applying for jobs at all. The Uvaro ecosystem and their career services staff just kept feeding me opportunities.  These interviews helped me to pinpoint the type of tech company I wanted to work at.  
5. My job offer included equity which was all new and confusing to me. My school’s CEO took time to chat with me for half an hour and I knew exactly where I wanted to go with my salary negotiations.  
6. I’m still in community with all my teachers, alumni, new recruits in Slack. Uvaro continues to provide opportunities to connect with industry leaders through sales leadership webinars, coffee sessions, and happy hours.  

Joining Uvaro was one of the best decisions I made for my career! What makes Uvaro so special?

#1: Experienced instructors who provide hands-on training
I started from having zero experience in sales to being ready to work as an SDR/BDR in 3 months.

#2: Career coach who truly cares about our happiness in life
Thanks to her, I not only discovered my career path but also ended this program with two job offers!

#3: Amazing peers/cohort who are now my best friends
I have got to meet peers who have diverse career backgrounds yet similar mindset - the commitment and open-mindedness to grow and learn together!

#4: Internship opportunity
Uvaro offers an optional internship opportunity with several great companies. Uvaro offers a VERY HANDS-ON experience.

#5 Access to the broad network in the tech sales community
Founders & Uvaro staff are all experienced professionals in tech sales... they have their own network and connections. Uvaro grads are working in various companies now, and we all unite as Uvaro family :)

I don't even know where to start with Uvaro. It's been a positively life-changing experience from the very beginning. A fantastic community that clearly values its students, engaging course content, and incredible guest speakers. I highly recommend this program to anyone looking to make a change in their life and gain valuable experience while learning from knowledgeable instructors. Job support is #1. Not only was the number of introductions staggering but the quality was incredible. Uvaro helps not just get a foot in the door into a new industry but introduces you to the top-performing companies in the sector. I felt like every interview or job challenge given to me was easy to understand and simple to complete because I was already ready to knock them down. The ongoing support is also fantastic because education doesn't end with graduation. It's just the beginning with podcasts, q&a sessions, roundtable discussions, and a new sales community to rely on. Check it out!

Coming from a technical background, I didn’t know how to integrate with sales since I had a very generic idea. Uvaro was a great introduction on the process of technical sales taught by incredible instructors that has actually done the job. The practical assignments delivered value in what you would have to apply in the real world. The staff is well versed in the industry and communicate their experience very well.

The course material starts from scratch to teach the fundamentals of SaaS (Software as a Service) selling and how B2B (Business to Business) is practiced. The most valuable part of the course for myself was how it takes you on a journey of all the responsibilities and roles in the tech sales realm. From BDR (Business Development Representative) to CS (Customer Support) it includes all the expectations each step of the way.

Uvaro has been the most valuable educational bootcamp I had the pleasure of taking. The resources and experience has been priceless.

I just completed the 12-week program. My experience was beyond my expectations, and I learned a great deal. Here's a review, though not an exhaustive list, of my phenomenal priceless experience with the program and Uvaro Team.

• created an environment that was conducive to learning
• gave me deeper insight into the topics
• provided excellent support for understanding the curriculum through class engagement and productive discussions
• presented concepts and techniques effectively and clearly, and taught us to think critically about the subjects
• developed my ability to apply theory to practice (via in-class, cross-cohort, networking and internship) 
• top-notch guest speakers and career coaching
• really loved the SPIFFS (class competition)
• learned new tech stack

I decided to take a leap of faith and try Uvaro's sales bootcamp. And boy oh boy, am I glad I did. The guests they brought in were top notch, the instructors were out of this world, and they made the material easy to digest.

I had no sales experience before I joined. I didn't even know what SaaS was. But they took me, a 39 year old guy, who just came from a completely different industry, and helped me land a job in week 10, out of the 12 week program.

If you have a chance to take this course, you have to grab it. It's not very often you get instructors who care so much about you. You will succeed if you take this course.

Prior to Uvaro, I had already been applying to SDR/BDR/AE roles thinking that I could easily do cold calls, prospect, and ask Discovery questions. I was dead wrong. I learned that there is a proper process to doing these thanks to Uvaro!

I live in Vancouver and I have to get up at 5:30 am to get ready for class. I tell you, I've never been more excited to wake up that early! The classes are always productive and insightful. Aside from the course material, the instructors (shout out to Sheila and Callum) ensure that students learn from each other too. I appreciate that they regularly bring in guest speakers who are experts in certain topics. I have reached out to them personally on LinkedIn to ask for advice and they were glad to help.

I'm only halfway through the program and I already learned so much about tech sales as a profession. I now feel better-equipped to apply for the companies I want to get into. I also feel confident that I would excel in a tech sales role.

If you're thinking of starting a new career or feel that you are stuck in your current sales role, this program is for you. It will be one of the best training programs you will ever come across. 

PS. I'd be more than happy to answer questions about my experience with Uvaro on LinkedIn.

Sure, Uvaro teaches an incredible amount of knowledge and arms the student with practical skills to be successful, both drawing from tried and true methodologies but also cutting edge practices. And, yes, Uvaro regularly brings in tech industry leaders and veterans to speak about real experiences and applications. Okay, yeah, Uvaro pairs all that alongside an extremely through career coaching program.

But what really sets Uvaro apart is how incredibly devoted and invested every member of the staff is, from the instructors and recruitment folks to the CEO. In the many, many years of schooling I've gone through, I've never seen this level of involvement, nor have I heard of anything similar from anyone else I've spoken with who have gone through other schooling or gone through bootcamps. 

It's tough to not come out of Uvaro a changed person. I know, it sounds hyperbolic, but I don't know how else to convey this! It's truly been an amazing 12 weeks and I very much look forward to continuing to build on the strong relationships I've forged through the program.

Top to Bottom Uvaro was beyond what I expected going in. Detailed lessons on every single aspect of Saas sales and business structure I could've thought of, and many I never would've thought of!

It's an overwhelming experience at the beginning, as you're loaded with new terms, information, and thought processes. As the course progresses this theory is put more into practice with projects, roleplay, and hearing directly from CEOs and founders of Saas companies and sales leaders across industries.

Beyond that, the team works with you to develop your LinkedIn profile, resume, and full application package. This is coupled with interview prep, and direct introductions to employers that are hiring.

The team at Uvaro - Joseph, Donna, Hana, and Sheila, are some of the most open and caring people I've had the chance to meet. I'll carry my experience at Uvaro and the connections I made throughout the rest of my career and life.