The Mentor Program
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Do you love the idea of true entrepreneurship?
Are you excited by innovation? Are you ready to share your real life experience with entrepreneurs? |
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The Mentor Program might be the most fun you can find on a Monday night!
Based on successful models around Massachusetts, we’ve created the place where, on the first Monday of every month, your experience, insights and feedback will be appreciated and put to good use. ANY Islander who is willing to share their knowledge is welcome!
We’ve recruited a cohort of entrepreneurs, coached them on their elevator pitch, some basic financial terminology and how to develop SMART goals, and now they’re ready and eager to meet YOU!
And there’s no long-term commitment! Come as you are, come as often as you like, and feel free to bring your friends.
Mentor Nights Look Like This:
6:00pm Snacks, drinks, set-ups and mingling
6:15pm The Fun Begins
6:30pm Pitches Begin Each entrepreneur has up to 3 minutes to introduce themselves & their business,
give any updates on their progress, and make their ask for the evening.
For example: one may be working on developing a business logo and want some design and marketing help.
Another might need help developing a 3-year financial plan, and another might need advice on manufacturing.
Basically, the entrepreneurs get to ask for help with anything related to their business.
7-7:45pm Two 20-Minute Breakout Sessions After the pitches, the entrepreneurs will go to a designated area,
and you, the mentor, can select to join any entrepreneur you’re drawn to or whose pitch resonates with you and your experiences.
This way mentors get the chance to meet with at least 2 entrepreneurs,
and entrepreneurs get the benefit of talking to several mentors.
7:45pm We’re done!
A Bit More About Mentor Nights
Mentor Nights are held at the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce from 6-8pm.
Meetings are all held on the first Monday of the month:
January 7
February 4
March 4
April 1
May 6
Come to as many meetings as you like – there’s no commitment for the mentors and snacks are provided.
Some Mentoring Guidelines
Be awesome.
Give constructive criticism.
Remember that we’re all there to help the entrepreneurs.
No solicitation.
For more information please contact Nancy at 508.693.0085 ext 16 or via email at Nancy@mvy.com
Based on successful models around Massachusetts, we’ve created the place where, on the first Monday of every month, your experience, insights and feedback will be appreciated and put to good use. ANY Islander who is willing to share their knowledge is welcome!
We’ve recruited a cohort of entrepreneurs, coached them on their elevator pitch, some basic financial terminology and how to develop SMART goals, and now they’re ready and eager to meet YOU!
And there’s no long-term commitment! Come as you are, come as often as you like, and feel free to bring your friends.
Mentor Nights Look Like This:
6:00pm Snacks, drinks, set-ups and mingling
6:15pm The Fun Begins
6:30pm Pitches Begin Each entrepreneur has up to 3 minutes to introduce themselves & their business,
give any updates on their progress, and make their ask for the evening.
For example: one may be working on developing a business logo and want some design and marketing help.
Another might need help developing a 3-year financial plan, and another might need advice on manufacturing.
Basically, the entrepreneurs get to ask for help with anything related to their business.
7-7:45pm Two 20-Minute Breakout Sessions After the pitches, the entrepreneurs will go to a designated area,
and you, the mentor, can select to join any entrepreneur you’re drawn to or whose pitch resonates with you and your experiences.
This way mentors get the chance to meet with at least 2 entrepreneurs,
and entrepreneurs get the benefit of talking to several mentors.
7:45pm We’re done!
A Bit More About Mentor Nights
Mentor Nights are held at the Martha’s Vineyard Chamber of Commerce from 6-8pm.
Meetings are all held on the first Monday of the month:
January 7
February 4
March 4
April 1
May 6
Come to as many meetings as you like – there’s no commitment for the mentors and snacks are provided.
Some Mentoring Guidelines
Be awesome.
Give constructive criticism.
Remember that we’re all there to help the entrepreneurs.
No solicitation.
For more information please contact Nancy at 508.693.0085 ext 16 or via email at Nancy@mvy.com
