
Mentors meet one-on-one with our startups &
support our programs in many ways
What We Look for in our Mentors
Mentor Characteristics and Impact:
Our mentors are serial entrepreneurs, investors, or subject matter experts that want to give back to the community. They have a “give-first” attitude.
Ways to Engage as a Mentor:
- Inclusion in Mentor Directory for one-on-one meeting with startups
- Holding 2nd Thursday @ Venture Cafe office hours
- Participating in Mock Angel panels
- Leading small group sessions at 2nd Thursday @ Venture Cafe
- Create ITEN blog content
- Contribute to curriculum development
Expectations & Commitment:
- Maintain updated profile in our Union platform
- Use Union platform to schedule meetings with startups
- Become familiar with ITEN programs and tools to effectively use them as a framework for sessions with startups
- Attend Quarterly Mentor Meetings/Calls
- Attend 2nd Thursday and other events as schedule allows
- Be a champion for ITEN
If you’d like to become an ITEN mentor, here are the steps:
- Read and become familiar with our policies: the confidentiality, conflict of interest and inclusion policies. You will affirm your promise to adhere to these policies in the application.
- Fill out the Mentor Application
- Have a Meeting with us…