Become a mentor

Empower young entrepreneurs: become a mentor

Are you ready to make an impact? Discover how to become a mentor with Futurpreneur. Learn about our eligibility requirements, the application process, and access exclusive resources designed to enhance your mentoring journey.

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Are you eligible to be a Futurpreneur mentor?

We’re looking for entrepreneurs or intrapreneurs to volunteer their time and wisdom to guide the next generation of Futurpreneurs.

Required entrepreneur experience

  • A minimum of 5 years of entrepreneurial experience in the last 15 years.
  • Willing and available to work with an entrepreneur for four hours per month over two years.
  • Must be located in Canada.

Required intrapreneur* experience

  • A minimum of 15 years experience in a corporate environment.
  • In the past 15 years, has led the creation and launch of a significant service or product and succeeded in rallying support and resources to sustain them.
  • Willing and available to work with an entrepreneur for four hours per month over two years.
  • Must be located in Canada.

* An intrapreneur is an employee who uses entrepreneurial skills within a company to turn an idea or project into a viable venture for the business.

What if I have no experience mentoring an entrepreneur?

We can help you with that too. As a Futurpreneur mentor, you will receive comprehensive support and training, including:

  • Mentorship onboarding: Official onboarding including video and training materials.
  • Mentoring orientation: Our custom designed program “Ment2B” sets you up for a successful mentor and mentee experience.
  • Mentor webinars: Connect frequently with our network of volunteer mentors and Futurpreneur team to discuss and share ideas.
  • Futurpreneur mentor LinkedIn group: Professionally connect with our growing volunteer mentor community across LinkedIn.
  • Active check-ins: Our Mentor Support Team regularly checks-in with you to ensure your mentoring relationship is progressing well.
  • Staying-on-track & Canvas tools: Access digital tools created specifically to assist you and the entrepreneur.
  • Dedicated mentor support team: Our in-house support team is here to answer any questions you may have during your mentoring relationship.

Application process

Become a mentor and play a crucial role in guiding the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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Registration

Please create a username and password to register.

Email confirmation

An activation email will be sent to your inbox (check your spam). Click on the link to be redirected to the portal.

Complete your profile

Provide relevant information regarding your professional experience and your background.

Qualification interview

A Mentoring team member will contact you to arrange a call to review your profile and present the next steps in your mentor journey.

Mentorship onboarding

While you wait to be paired with an entrepreneur, you can complete the mentorship onboarding through the mentor portal.

Matching

Once your onboarding is complete, you will receive mentoring opportunities. Reply to the Mentoring Team to indicate your interest in an introduction.

Mentoring resources

Our structured mentorship program offers an array of mentoring resources for continuous learning and skill development. Explore the wealth of tools available in our library, including free mentor-specific resources, case studies, and crash courses.

Ilana Ben-Ari

Twenty One Toys | Toronto, ON