We are looking for mentors at the Tech Incubator at Queens College to support and guide our client companies from our startup programs in 2023. 

As a mentor you will be part of an exclusive network of likeminded professionals, and we will match you with handpicked startups. We offer a well-structured program, professional mentor training leading to a certification as mentor.  

We are looking for business professionals with a specific type of mindset. A mindset that includes an essential principle of willingness to help and support our startups on their specific journey to make their visions come true. As a mentor you will build relationships that focus on nurturing and growing individual competencies and potentials – bringing everybody’s best qualities, experiences, and initiatives into play.

You will be spending 2-4 hours a month with your selected mentee for a duration up to 9 months. We expect a high impact of the program and provide you with professional training sessions, networks with other mentors and the opportunity to share your experiences with other mentors in your cohort.

Your benefits

To serve as a volunteer mentor comes with great benefits:

• We provide you with free mentor training sessions
• You get exclusive access to handpicked startups
• You will be part of an exclusive network of mentors
• You will be certified as mentor by our partner WeLoveMentors
• You will earn recognition for giving back to your local community
• We will highlight the results of the program and your impact through our communication channels.

Our expectations

We expect you to have available time during the mentorship program to join:

• 2 training sessions of 60 min
• 3 matchmaking sessions of 60 min
• 2 shared checkins with the other mentors of 60 min
• 2-4 hours a month for sessions with your mentee via online meetings, phone calls or physical meetings.
• We expect you to sign a non-disclosure agreement with your mentee at the first session

You are welcome to continue the business relationship with your mentee after the official program ends, if your mentee agrees.