Argus Academy was founded by August Mao, a technology and public sector leader whose career has spanned some of the nation’s most respected institutions — from leading management consulting firms like Booz Allen Hamilton and Deloitte to forward-thinking technology innovators like Salesforce, and ultimately, the White House.

An immigrant with no network or family connections in the United States, August learned early that opportunity doesn’t come from simply submitting applications — it comes from building relationships. Every role he’s earned was the result of intentional outreach, strategic conversations, and genuine connection — never from an online job portal.

Early in his career, August developed a structured, repeatable methodology for relationship-driven career growth — a system that blends research, personalized outreach, and authentic communication to open doors that traditional job applications can’t. That framework has guided his journey across industries and into leadership roles at world-class organizations — and has since helped hundreds of clients land competitive roles across technology, consulting, and government.

Today, Argus Academy empowers students and professionals with those same tools — a proven networking system that redefines how people connect, communicate, and create opportunities. Through digital courses, live workshops, and personalized coaching, Argus Academy helps clients build the skills and confidence to secure meaningful roles and lifelong career networks.

Our mission is simple: to teach people how to open doors for themselves — no matter where they start.