TRIPLE 8 — MENTORS

Give experience back

We are looking for experienced individuals who will support the teens on their journey from first idea to investable business.

Experience as a gift

People are living longer and healthier lives. That creates a growing population of experienced professionals who still have years of meaningful work ahead of them. Mentoring is one of the most valuable ways to use that time — turning decades of insight into a young person's shortcut, helping a teen avoid common mistakes, make better decisions and build with confidence.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Two mentor profiles

Active industry experts

You are still active as a founder, executive, investor or specialist. You bring current market knowledge, operational judgment and a network that can open doors for young builders.

Professionals facing retirement

You are approaching retirement but not ready to stop contributing. Thanks to improving longevity, you have years of a second career ahead of you — and mentoring is a powerful way to fill them.

WHY MENTOR

A meaningful use of time and purpose

Mentoring at the Founders Academy is not a full-time job. It is a focused, high-impact commitment: a few hours of coaching, a candid conversation, or a stage-gate review can change the trajectory of a young founder's life.

BEYOND MENTORING

A relationship, not a one-off

Mentoring can be the start of an ongoing relationship with young entrepreneurs. Over time it can evolve into a paid consulting engagement, or give you early sight on pre-qualified investment opportunities as a business angel.

Interested in becoming a mentor?

Tell us about your background and the experience you would like to share. We will get back to you to discuss how you can contribute.

Become a mentor

Mentor application

Submit your profile

Tell us who you are and what you would like to share. We review every profile personally and come back to you.