Mentor Match

New for 2024!


The Venture Forum’s Mentor Match program is an 8 week, cohort based program designed to meet the needs of early-stage startups.

Program Overview

The program provides much needed support to budding entrepreneurs by pairing them with experienced hands-on mentors to help solve/manage a pressing concern identified by the entrepreneur.   This could include revising their business plan, customer discovery, sales and marketing, preparing to raise capital, etc.  Mentors will meet with their mentees for 1 hour per week in person or virtually.

Benefits to Entrepreneurs

Are you ready to take your startup to new heights? Join our 8-week cohort program and benefit from:

  • Experienced Guidance: Connect with hands-on mentors who will provide invaluable support to refine your business plans, launch companies, and master the intricacies of capital raising.
  • Tailored Connections: Experience personalized matches that align with your business goals and aspirations, ensuring a meaningful and impactful mentorship journey.
  • Showcase Events: Participate in engaging showcase events that offer a platform to highlight your achievements and connect with a broader network.

Benefits to Potential Mentors

Ready to make a meaningful impact and shape the next wave of innovation? Become a mentor and enjoy:

  • Contributing Expertise: Guide budding entrepreneurs through personalized matches, sharing your expertise to help them navigate challenges and accelerate their growth.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with a diverse group of mentees, fellow mentors, and industry professionals, expanding your network and staying at the forefront of innovation.
  • Personal Fulfillment: Experience the personal fulfillment of contributing to the success of emerging businesses and playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of innovation

The program’s approach centers on personalized mentor-entrepreneur matches, ensuring that each participant receives tailored guidance and advice. This will be done through Showcase events where the entrepreneurs will present their ventures to potential mentors. Afterward, companies will be paired with one or more mentors who can meet their specific needs. We strongly encourage in-person meetings between mentors and entrepreneurs whenever possible, as we believe face-to-face interaction fosters meaningful connections and knowledge exchange.

Applications for Companies are currently closed, and will re-open in the fall.