Teton Entrepreneurs & Mentors Service
TEAMS is a foundational program formed to accelerate the development of entrepreneurs in the Teton region and beyond, and further the mission of Silicon Couloir. TEAMS is powered by volunteer mentors who are excited by innovation, ideas, and problem-solving for ventures.
Program Overview
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.
Mentors and Founders meet in person for 90 minute sessions.
Meetings are on an as-needed basis ranging from monthly to quarterly frequency, are cost-free, and center on an agenda provided by the entrepreneur.
Admission for companies is competitive.
What you will gain as a mentee:
Expert guidance & knowledge from proven business professionals
Goal setting & accountability with regular focused meetings
Gain the confidence to grow your business
Guidance with decision making and strategic problem solving
If you are an entrepreneur looking to tap into our region’s rich intellectual capital, learn from others, and take your company to the next level, this program is for you. Venture commitment includes monthly, in-person meetings with prior preparation and homework following.
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.
What you will gain as a mentor:
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Erica Rice, Founder, The Brandstalk
“Participating in the TEAMS program is directly related to my business’s current growth and operations improvement. Mentors help me identify good habits that I should nurture along with how to address the areas that are challenging my success.”
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Ellen Williams TEAMS Mentor
“After a decade in early‑stage startups, I love applying that experience to ventures in the Silicon Couloir community. The real joy is learning from founders tackling challenges in industries and markets I haven’t yet encountered.”
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Gary Duquette, Executive Director, The Wonder Institute
“The TEAMS program has had an immediate impact on Wonder Institute by providing high quality mentorship that brought focus and direction to our work. It helped us clarify priorities, strengthen our program model, and move from ideas to actionable plans with confidence.”
Companies That Have Been Mentored by TEAMS
