Mentors

Mentorship helps entrepreneurs get expert help when they need it most.

Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be an island. Our community of mentors are experienced individuals who are passionate about seeing entrepreneurs grow and succeed. Mentors have helped entrepreneurs in our community navigate:

fundraising

hiring

exit events

pivoting

Ways to help

Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be an island. Our community of mentors represents a wide range of experienced individuals who are passionate about seeing entrepreneurs grow and succeed. Mentors have helped entrepreneurs in our community navigate:

Venture Mentoring

Mentors provide team-based, unbiased, conflict-free, practical, and actionable advice on a long-term basis. Become a part of the VMS Mentor Community today.

Founders Forum

Our Founders Forum is an educational series for entrepreneurs taught by subject matter experts in key areas of focus for all startups. Share your area of expertise and connect with the community at an upcoming workshop.

Concierge Support

1:1 coaching from our team - based on need, situation and unique circumstances.

What Members & Mentors Have to Say

When we started the VMS program with NEXT, we knew we would have access to some very smart and successful people, but we had no idea how much the relationships we would create there would help our business. Our mentor group has helped answer some of our most pressing and difficult questions. The level of trust within our group allows us to tackle issues, get advice, and come up with actionable items that otherwise come only from years of experience. We are better founders and have a stronger and faster-growing organization as a result of the VMS program.

Joshua Tucker

Partner, Designli.co

I continue to be amazed by two things with these mentors: 1. How quickly they can jump into a conversation and immediately have ideas and provide valuable information very relative to the conversation or question at hand; 2. How ‘invested’ I feel they are in my business. With absolutely no financial gain, I truly believe I have mentors who want to help me succeed and have a true interest in me and what I am doing. Amazing! I would recommend VMS to ANYBODY in need of guidance no matter where they are in their business.

Mark Essex

CEO, Netalytics

Interested in becoming a mentor?

We’d love to hear from you

We’re always looking to grow our mentor community- it’s imperative to the success of entrepreneurs to be able to connect with the experiences of their mentors. Interested in giving back? Become a mentor and volunteer your time and skills with a growing venture.