About Shadow

Learn by being there.

Shadow creates one-day, immersive learning experiences alongside people doing real work.

Instead of reading about a career or hearing advice from a distance, Shadow lets you step inside someone’s day - observe, ask questions, and see how the work actually happens.

Real world experiences > second-hand lessons.

How it works

  1. Tell us your goals
    Share your interests, stage of life, and what you want to learn.

  2. We match you with someone doing the work
    A builder, operator, craftsperson, creative, entrepreneur, or leader in your area of interest.

  3. Spend one day in their world
    Shadow key meetings, workflows, conversations, and routines.
    Get perspective, clarity, and real-world understanding.

  4. Leave with insight and next steps
    One day can change your direction - or solidify it.

Who it's for

Shadow exists to help people learn through proximity.
We support several use cases:

Students & early-career learners
Explore careers, industries, and paths with real-world exposure before committing significant time or money.

Working professionals
Gain clarity on a new direction, learn from someone a few steps ahead, or expand your network.

Hosts - leaders, operators, builders, creators
Open your door to motivated learners.
Give back, share your process, sharpen your skillset, shape the next wave of talent - without long-term commitments.

Organizations, schools, & universities
Partner with Shadow to offer curated real-world learning opportunities to your students or teams.

Why it matters

Talk and theory can only take you so far.
Shadow gives access to real people, real work, real decisions - in real time.

For those who want to learn by being there - welcome.