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With over 20 years of unique experience in C-suite or founder roles, our mentors are carefully vetted for their exceptional expertise. Each is trained in the MIT VMS methodology to deliver constructive feedback and a powerful blend of business acumen and soft skills, helping mentees reach their fullest potential
becoming a mentor
Have a lasting impact on the next generation of high-achieving entrepreneurs.
What we need from you: Mentors commit to approximately 50 hours per year. This includes 90-minute mentoring sessions, as well as an initial training based on the MIT VMS methodology. Mentors typically support two ventures and participate in bi-monthly lunch meetings with fellow mentors for networking, collaboration and startup selection.
Interact, learn, and develop relationships with like-minded peers.
Help a startup with a team of mentors, without the burdens of being a sole mentor.
All administration and coordination is taken care of by us, so you can focus on mentoring.
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Our mentors have leadership experience in a wide variety of industries
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Name, Title, Company
Francis Dion
"MentorConnect provides next-level support to next-level ventures. Very impressed by the depth of experience, skills and commitment of the staff and the mentors they've recruited."
Co-Founder and Functional CTO
Plan Monark
François Aird
"Mentor Connect is a great way to give back to the entrepreneur community and stay connected with the startup ecosystem."
TALSOM
Président du conseil d’administration
Chad Loeven
"I know firsthand the challenges of bootstrapping a company. Having done that without mentors, being part of MentorConnect and DC3 is a way I can give back and help up and coming entrepreneurs avoid some of the pitfalls I face."
Director, OEM Partners
ReversingLabs
Caren Carrasco
"It’s been an absolute pleasure to be part of the Mentor Connect team for the past few years. One of the things I like the most are the business conversations between the mentors. All of us bring different perspectives that come from our rich backgrounds. Collaborating with the other mentors to support Founders is always so rewarding, the dynamics between everyone are incredibly valuable, not only for the Founders but for us the mentors as well."
Co-Founder & CEO
Mandate
Len Madigan
"It's rewarding and energizing to help our bright entrepreneurs. Ultimately, we all learn."
Founder, Executive Coach and Team Coach
Next Shot Leadership
Claude Chidiac
“Being a mentor with MentorConnect has been and continues to be a rewarding, stimulating and often humbling experience. I always encourage execs in my network to do it”
Leader in Aviation & former VP, Sales & Marketing
CMC Electronique
Philippe Lebel
"As a mentor at MentorConnect, I have had the privilege of guiding emerging talents within the startup ecosystem. Leveraging my experience in technology advisory, I strive to provide actionable insights and strategic direction, helping entrepreneurs navigate the complex landscape of innovation and growth. It's a rewarding journey to see these bright minds evolve, knowing that our collaborative efforts today are shaping the visionaries of tomorrow."
Senior Manager, Solution Delivery
Eaton
Allan Christensen
"The quality of the mentors provided by Mentor Connect is truly impressive. The depth and diversity of knowledge, experience and industry network made available touches on every aspect that any startup would need."
Vice President, Quality
Pratt & Whitney Canada
Julia Bouvet
"It's very rewarding to mentor dynamic start-ups and have thought-provoking discussions to push their strategy forward."
Business Strategy Consultant
Agile Services Conseil
Shafik Mina
"Helping entrepreneurs realize their business goals is the ultimate reward for a successful business person."
Founder & CEO
CNYRGY CAPITAL. President, Mad Science Group
John M. Sanderson
"f we mentor you it is because we see something special. That said, no matter how special your team or idea is, this will still be the hardest thing you will ever do. But if you have the grit to push through, it will be worth it."
Partner - Human Capital
Deloitte Canada
Francis Dion
"MentorConnect provides next-level support to next-level ventures. Very impressed by the depth of experience, skills and commitment of the staff and the mentors they've recruited."
Cofounder and Fractional CTO
Plan Monark
François Aird
"Mentor Connect is a great way to give back to the entrepreneur community and stay connected with the startup ecosystem."
Chairman of the Board of Directors
TALSOM
Donald Clarke CA CPA
"The mentor connect program is a great way to help businesses drive to the next levels."
President
Gunite Investments Inc.
Chantal Laberge
“The MentorConnect program creates a culture that embraces and values trust, open communication, diversity of opinion and a dynamic team mentoring approach, all of which contribute to helping the entrepreneurs in their journey to growth.”
Board Member & Former Senior Investment Manager
Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ)
Hal Myers PhD
“Mentor Connect offers valuable resources to startups at no cost. The diverse skill sets of the mentors allow founders access to knowledge and resources to help steer them and speed up their progress.”
CEO
Thought Technology
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