Mentor, Entrepreneur, Author
Manoj S. Abraham
Drawing on a 20-year career in software startups, I help professionals build communication and leadership skills and navigate organizational complexity—so they can grow, advance, and operate at the next level.I bring clarity, steadiness, and perspective when responsibility grows and the stakes rise.
My Perspective
I’ve spent the last two decades building and operating software startups, and I’m currently the co-founder and COO of 1up, an AI-driven sales productivity platform.Although my formal roles have spanned product, project, and marketing, I repeatedly found myself in an informal role—mentoring teammates, helping people think through challenges, and navigating the human side of the work. Over time, I came to understand that this kept happening because it came naturally to me—and because it consistently mattered to the people around me—so I leaned into it.That perspective now shapes how I work with people as their roles, expectations, and stakes increase.
Engineers stepping into leadership
You’re strong technically, but the role now asks for influence, communication, and judgment. You want to lead well without losing credibility or feeling like you’re making it up as you go.
Project leaders navigating complexity
You’re coordinating people, priorities, and trade-offs across teams. The work isn’t hard to execute, but alignment, decision-making, and momentum are constant challenges.
Managers operating with higher stakes
Your scope has grown, expectations are higher, and more eyes are on your decisions. You want to think clearly and act decisively, even when the path forward isn’t obvious.
Founders seeking a thought partner
You’re carrying decisions that shape people, culture, and direction. You want a trusted space to think openly and pressure-test choices without noise or performance.
How we can work together
Session Offerings
I offer one-on-one mentorship that is conversational and practical, shaped by the challenges you’re facing rather than a fixed curriculum. This isn’t coaching or therapy—it’s a space to think, reflect, and decide with perspective.
Career Direction & Next Steps
Leadership Transition Conversation
Communication & Conflict Coaching
Workplace Strategy Session
Founder / Leader Thought Partner Session
Thank you
Thanks for reaching out.
I look forward to continuing the conversation and will be in touch soon.