Kinect Capital Mentoring
The Kinect Capital mentorship program is designed for business leaders who are passionate about giving back to the community and supporting founders in their journey towards success. Many individuals are interested in offering their time, talents, and connections to help entrepreneurs grow, however, they often struggle to find the right platform to do so. This mentorship program provides a structured and credible platform that facilitates engagement between mentors and founders.
By participating in the mentorship program as a mentor, you will be involved in networking events, pitch events, and education programs to gain a better understanding of the entrepreneurial landscape. Mentoring allows you to work with growth-minded entrepreneurs, contribute your expertise to the community, and make meaningful connections with like-minded individuals. The mentorship program is an ideal platform for those who want to give back, learn, and grow while making a positive impact on the entrepreneurial community.
Kinect Capital’s 2022 Mentoring Results
Mentoring Experience Highlights
Between 5 – 8 mentors support an individual CEO for the duration of the cohort. Meetings are private, encouraging, and activate open conversations around raising capital. Every meeting starts with the CEO pitching their business and funding need and the mentoring team provides feedback on practically ever aspect that influences the pitch.
Each team is curated around the CEO and their needs. Each group has a Mentor Lead who orchestrates the meetings. Investor Liaisons operate the Zoom sessions, manage the group calendar, and send out notes. The Mentors contribute feedback based on the entrepreneur’s pitch.
Mentoring runs between 4 – 8 weeks, where the group meets once per week for an hour. Dates and times are determined at the beginning of the cohort.
Nearing the completion of the mentoring, the CEO will pitch to a group of active, accredited investors and capital providers to get candid feedback in a safe environment. Mentors listen in to hear the feedback as well.
Mentoring Benefits
- Develop quality relationships between mentors and the CEOs, capital providers, and other mentors through these programs.
- Mentoring hours give back to the community as those businesses thrive.
- Mentors get deeply discounted tickets to related Kinect Capital events.
- Learn about different forms of capital available for business and what it takes to prepare to raise capital.
What to Expect As A Mentor
- By becoming a mentor, you will be asked to join a live, virtual meeting 1-hour per week, and perhaps meet with the CEO separately if additional guidance is necessary.
- We expect that you can work with the CEO for the duration of the cohort, which will range between 4 - 8 weeks.
- You will be asked to be professional and honest, yet positive.
- Mentors are expected to complete a survey that captures the average hourly rate you would be paid for, as an advisor. Also how many hours you worked with the CEO during the cohort.
- Mentor training and mentoring support is available.
- Mentors often share their connections and experiences freely with the CEOs.
- Mentors should not join a team if soliciting services or products is expected or important.
How can we help you?
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