Cosmos Toastmasters Club

I was having a geeky conversation after work with my dad a couple weeks back. He asked me, “What kind of team would you dream to build?”

I paused. Thought about it. And then said: The A-Team.

One of my earliest jobs was back at Tesla in 2016. Back then, it still felt like a startup, at least to me. The place was buzzing! People stayed late, were underpaid, and yet still couldn’t wait to come back the next day. Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about why the chemistry and vibe of that team was so good.

And then it hit me during one of our Cosmos meetings.

The A-Team has three ingredients:

The seasoned pros. Grandmasters. People who’ve been doing this for over a decade. They’ve broken barriers, built things that once seemed impossible or at least very hard.

The young guns. Viciously smart. Bold. Reckless in a good way. They're not weighed down by “what’s been done before.” They question the rules. They dream bigger. And sometimes… they’re right.

A level field. Give everyone a voice in a fun learning environment.

Our best Cosmos meetings reflect that exact mix. We’ve got future greats learning the ropes from veterans who’ve been there, done that. That’s why I call Cosmos the A-Team.

Big shoutout to our Cosmos seasoned pros (you all know yourselves 😁😁😁). You’ve been here, mentoring, modeling, making it fun, and setting the bar for all of us future mentors.

The seasoned folks get even better by sharing their feedback, insights, and incredible stories with us. And we get to level up by learning from the best. And somehow, we all have a blast in the process.

I will not be El-Presidente much longer, but I'm sure this A-Team energy sticks. I know today’s newbies will become tomorrow’s mentors. Let’s keep this spinning wheel spinning!

See y'all at 7pm tonight!
President, Cosmos Toastmasters Club