Career Karma is a startup focused on helping individuals looking to transition careers into computer engineering roles or similar fields by preparing them for formal technical training programs, or "coding bootcamps," that would lead to a successful career pivot upon graduating from the program. The platform also encouraged users to engage with each other in "squad" support groups and paired users with mentors (other users who successfully transitioned careers through Career Karma). This case explores the journey of Career Karma's three founders and navigating growth through an unexpected recession caused by a global pandemic.