Aaron Levin's journey at Fiveable is a tale of growth, leadership, and unwavering dedication. From his early days in the Fiveable house to becoming Head of Engineering, Aaron's impact on the company's culture and success is immeasurable. This guide explores his contributions and lasting legacy.
Early Fiveable
- Joined Fiveable during a critical time, moving into the company house and quickly becoming an integral part of the team
- Played a crucial role in securing $200k from Northwestern Mutual at a pitch competition, leading to the pre-seed round
- Celebrated unconventional milestones, like the team's first Christmas together and closing the pre-seed round
- Helped navigate the explosive growth during COVID, particularly with the successful $5 cram sessions
Head of Engineering
- Stepped up as Head of Engineering after Austin's departure, reorganizing the company and focusing the team
- Supported key initiatives like the Hours acquisition and established himself on the leadership team
- Managed and expanded the engineering team, leading hiring processes and consolidating multiple codebases
- Took on additional responsibilities as Head of Product during a challenging period in summer 2022
- Championed key hires and pushed for hard decisions about product focus and team structure
Aaron's Legacy
- Fostered a culture of learning where engineers influence company, product, and design decisions
- Implemented analytics and observability practices to inform decision-making and identify student issues
- Built the platform that enabled Fiveable to discover what students truly want
- Embodied the value of curiosity, always eager to learn about new topics
- Earned the title "Chief Woo Girl" for his positive attitude and ability to motivate others
- See his highlight reel here