Pay it Forward…Become a Mentor

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Mentorship Opportunities

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TEAMS

TEAMS is based on the proven MIT Venture Mentor Services program. Each selected venture is assigned a team of 3-5 mentors with one lead mentor. This group of mentors meets in person with the company founder for 90 minute sessions.

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Pitch Day Coaching

Selected entrepreneurs have four to five coaching sessions with a team of successful and experienced business experts leading up to the main event. A critical and high-value feature of the program, coaching helps entrepreneurs hone their delivery and synthesize their business concept, financials, and presentation.

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What you will gain as a mentor:

  • Build valuable connections with industry-leading peer mentors

  • Sharpen your leadership and coaching expertise through hands-on practice and educational events

  • Experience the profound satisfaction of helping shape tomorrow's innovators

  • Strengthen our entrepreneurial ecosystem and drive local economic growth

If you’re a successful business person looking to give back, this program is for you. Mentor commitment includes a monthly mentor meeting and bi-monthly luncheon (~3 hours/month). Training and ongoing support is provided.

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Gaile Gordon- TEAMS Mentor

““Having spent much of my career as an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley, volunteering with Silicon Couloir is the ideal way for me to contribute to the Jackson community (and beyond).  Interacting with the diverse participants in the TEAMS program has been enjoyable and inspirational. I feel lucky to be part of the Silicon Couloir ecosystem.”

Julie Rutland- Founder, Remote Dietitans & TEAMS Mentee

“Working with TEAMS has been incredibly impactful for my business. Having a supportive team to guide me, and a space to discuss ideas, not only accelerated my growth but also gave me the confidence I needed as a new entrepreneur.”

David Hopkins- TEAMS Mentor

“I’ve been blessed with many opportunities in life and giving back is important. Helping young people be the best they can be, whatever their chosen path, is vital to all our futures. Silicon Couloir is a perfect vehicle to realize that goal. ”