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
Tell us your goals
Share your interests, stage of life, and what you want to learn.We match you with someone doing the work
A builder, operator, craftsperson, creative, entrepreneur, or leader in your area of interest.Spend one day in their world
Shadow key meetings, workflows, conversations, and routines.
Get perspective, clarity, and real-world understanding.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.