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Creating a connection on the ITEN website can be done a couple of ways depending on the type of user you are on the site (Start-up, Mentor, Investor) and why you are creating a connection.  Hopefully this will help you use the site, but also help us identify other ways to make it easier!

Start-up connecting with a Mentor

One of the key features of the website is to allow a Start-up company search for the right mentor.  Start-up companies have access to a section called MENTOR MATCHING (accessed from START-UP>Mentor Matching link).  The Start-up user can select the types of experience they are looking for in a mentor.  After selecting the criteria and clicking MATCH, the user is given a page that lists mentors with that experience.  The user can view the profile of the mentor.  Once they have found the right person, they will click REQUEST ME!.  The request will be sent to the mentor along with some of your key company profile information.

Creating a Connection

To see a list of users registered on the site, select the FIND OTHERS link in the top right-hand corner of the screen.  When you find someone you are working with or know, click their user-name link.  You will be allowed to view their profile.  Above the profile picture you will find several links:  Community, Edit, View, Messages, Connections, Moderation.  When you hover over CONNECTIONS, you will see an option REQUEST CONNECTION.  There is an option to add a message to the connection request.

Why Connect?

This is a great way to manage your ITEN relationships, especially those between a company and a mentor.  It also makes it easier to see who is online and not, so that you can send them a quick message.

Thanks to everyone who has registered, logged in and started using the site.  If you are a start-up company and haven't requested a mentor, please try it out!

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