1. The document describes a digital mentoring system that matches entrepreneurs with mentors. Entrepreneurs submit a Request for Mentoring that identifies their problem areas, and mentors can choose to meet based on their availability and interests.
2. After being matched, the entrepreneur and mentor correspond by email to set up a mentoring session. They then meet to discuss the entrepreneur's business, and the entrepreneur must complete a follow-up form afterwards.
3. Both the entrepreneur and mentor provide feedback on the session to help improve future matches and track outcomes. Their responses are made available to all involved parties.
Consultancy can be viewed either as a professional service, or as a method of providing practical advice and help. At the same time, it is also a method of assisting organizations and executives to improve management and business practices, as well as individual and organizational performance. The method can be, and is, applied not only by full-time consultants, but also by many other technically competent persons whose main occupation may be teaching, training, research, systems development, project development and evaluation, technical assistance to developing individual, organizations, countries, and so on
Customer Reach Newsletter published by The Taylor Reach Group. Well regarded publication: over 10,000 subscribers, 54% of subscribers have implemented change in their contact center based on ideas and concepts they first read about in Customer Reach.
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Consultancy can be viewed either as a professional service, or as a method of providing practical advice and help. At the same time, it is also a method of assisting organizations and executives to improve management and business practices, as well as individual and organizational performance. The method can be, and is, applied not only by full-time consultants, but also by many other technically competent persons whose main occupation may be teaching, training, research, systems development, project development and evaluation, technical assistance to developing individual, organizations, countries, and so on
Customer Reach Newsletter published by The Taylor Reach Group. Well regarded publication: over 10,000 subscribers, 54% of subscribers have implemented change in their contact center based on ideas and concepts they first read about in Customer Reach.
MJ Business Concepts provides professional writing, marketing development, strategic analysis, leadership training, and other distinguished business services, finely tailored to suit your personal and professional enterprises.
Australian Not-for-Profit CIO Forum March 2011 - Rob LivingstoneLivingstone Advisory
Australian Not-for-Profit CIO Forum March 2011 - Presentation on The Importance of Mentoring to CIOs and IT Managers - Supporting sustained, positive transformational change in IT and Organisations
Presentation for ASAE-American Society for Association Executives, Marketing and Membership Conference by Panelists: Chris Bailey, Matt Baehr and Missy Blankenship
If you don’t understand the marketing chessboard your ad agency may be in checkmate. The marketing chessboard has been drawn up by clients and advertising agencies have watched it happen.
The strategic side is where the real dollars are and where the real growth will be in the future. One good indication of this is that clients spend more money with consultants than with agencies on a revenue-to-revenue comparison. In addition, this high ground revenue stream is growing 30% - 40% each year. Is there any doubt where the future is?
If you're looking for help on understanding the challenges this presents in growing your marketing firm please contact us.
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How to define yourself to your target audience and not let the market to define you. High Net Worth clients want to hear that you understand their needs, goals and aspirations before they allow you over their walls.
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Presentation for ASAE-American Society for Association Executives, Marketing and Membership Conference by Panelists: Chris Bailey, Matt Baehr and Missy Blankenship
If you don’t understand the marketing chessboard your ad agency may be in checkmate. The marketing chessboard has been drawn up by clients and advertising agencies have watched it happen.
The strategic side is where the real dollars are and where the real growth will be in the future. One good indication of this is that clients spend more money with consultants than with agencies on a revenue-to-revenue comparison. In addition, this high ground revenue stream is growing 30% - 40% each year. Is there any doubt where the future is?
If you're looking for help on understanding the challenges this presents in growing your marketing firm please contact us.
www.sandersconsulting.com
How to define yourself to your target audience and not let the market to define you. High Net Worth clients want to hear that you understand their needs, goals and aspirations before they allow you over their walls.
The HR Revista 2nd Issue - Survival of the FittestChintan Trivedi
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E book - Hiring tool kit for Smart RecruitersTalview
Talview E-book for recruiters gives a complete working tool kit for recruiters for a better and quality hiring. The E-book is divided into brief Six chapters where it gives complete information about the innovative change in the Talent Acquisition Department.
An Analysis of the Learning Processes of Successful EntrepreneursBrian Chupp
Numerous studies show that small business and entrepreneurism are vital to the health of our nation’s economy. In fact, over the last decade, these types of ventures account for 70% of economic growth, 75% of new jobs, and represent 99% of all employers. However, there remains a high rate of failure in these ventures, with over 60% of them failing within 6 years. Studies show that one reason for this failure is that entrepreneurs fail to learn new knowledge/skills as their organizations grow.
Unfortunately, only a limited number of studies have been conducted to investigate the learning process of entrepreneurs. The purpose of this descriptive ethnography was twofold: (1) explore the learning and development challenges experienced by entrepreneurs in the various phases of organizational growth, and (2) explore how entrepreneurs recognize the need to learn and develop plans to address the challenges. Once learning and development challenges, along with corresponding knowledge and skills, are identified, then learning solutions can be developed and offered to help entrepreneurs acquire them.
This descriptive ethnography was conducted with nine entrepreneurs from Northwest Ohio and Southeastern Michigan. Results included primary themes of learning challenges and the knowledge/skills needed to overcome them. Means of recognizing the need to learn new knowledge/skills and learning tools to acquire them were identified. Finally, participants gave nine pieces of advice for fellow entrepreneurs.
This study resulted in 14 findings regarding entrepreneurial learning. Recommendations were provided for entrepreneurs, learning solution providers, and lending institutions. Several additional recommendations for future research emerged from this study, which are noted.
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Questions in the meeting: From Startups to Venture CapitalistsWiziin Inc.
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A six step approach to creating and updating and using a personal marketing plan for individuals in career transition. This document is to be used during one on one networking to brand yourself and to gain contacts at your defined "Target companies".
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What has been missing is a common language to communicate objectives and data that investors and entrepreneurs can use to communicate startup readiness.
Fortunately, the principles developed in the Lean Startup movement can be utilized to help entrepreneurs assess their Investor Readiness Level in a way that allows them to demonstrate “evidence” of their readiness. In this session, Max Green and Heath Naquin, both of the IC2 Institute, will share this new method for entrepreneurs to gauge their own investor readiness using the principles of Steve Blank's Investment Readiness Level and LeanLaunchpad.
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4. Mentor
Track
Digital System
The Request for Mentoring (RFM) is processed and
sent electronically to mentors signed up with the mentoring
and advisory network as a Request Review (RR).
The Request Review is a summary of
the areas the entrepreneur needs the most help.
The system takes into consideration the entrepreneur’s
problem areas, industry, schedule and availability and
The mentors may then agree to meet
based upon their availability and interest.
RFM
Request
For Mentoring
Request
Review
RR
Processed by
the System
NY
Request Review
If the mentor agrees to meet, an email is sent out to both the
mentor and entrepreneur, with a date, time, location, agenda,
and problem descriptions.
Email
After the mentor and entrepreneur
have corresponded over email, they
meet for a mentoring session.
Mentoring and Advisory Session
Before the entrepreneur can send another RFM,
they must fill out a follow-up form. This data is then made available to the
entrepreneur, the mentor, and the local mentoring organization.
1. List five accomplishments from
this past month towards your
objective.
2. List five steps you’re going to be
taking this month towards your
next objective.
3. Was the conversation with the
mentor/advisor useful? (1-5)
4. Would you meet again with this
mentor/advisor? (1-5)
5. Would you recommend others to
meet with this mentor/advisor?
(1-5)
6. Was the objective for your meeting
obtained?
7. (A few more questions)
1. Was the entrepreneur prepared?
(1-5)
2. Did they ask specific questions, so
they can gather data
immediately? (1-5)
3. How receptive were they to new
ideas? (1-5)
4. How inquisitive/dismissive were
they? (1-5)
5. Do you want to follow-up?
6. Should they follow-up with
someone else?
7. What category of expertise should
they meet with next?
8. Was the objective for your meeting
obtained?
Follow-up & Tracking
Mentor Entrepreneur
}
Request Review
Entrepreneurs
Original Candidate Group
Operating
Business
Idea
Stage
Early Stage
Strategy Interview
Self-Diagnose
Launch
Stage
Pre-Mentoring Intake
Screen each business for
where they need the most help and
where they should focus.
Mentoring Ready
Early Stage
Strategy
Request for
Mentoring (RFM)
An entrepreneur submits a RFM
and selects three strategic areas.
Business Development
Customer Development
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Product Development
Sales
Team
Each stage is defined based upon their
level of customer development.
(Steve Blank, Four Steps to the Epiphany)
Objective for
the Meeting
Objective for
the Meeting
Good Company Group
Corzo Center
Empowerment Group
Philly Startup Leaders
Cofounders Bridge
Science Center
Philly Tech Meetup
Sustainable Business
Network
Enterprise Center
Organizations
Local Mentoring Organizations
Operating
Business
Idea
Stage
Launch
Stage
Sign-up for Service
Mentors and Advisors
ScheduleIndustry Duration
Each Mentor signs up with Certain Areas of Expertise
and Areas They Personally find Interesting
Each mentor then chooses their
industry, provides their available times,
and how long they would like to meet
Each mentor also lets the system know their
preferences for meeting with idea stage,
launch stage, or operating businesses.
Business Development
Customer Development
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Product Development
Sales
Team
2
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
5
2
Business Development
Customer Development
Marketing
Team{ }
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Product Development{ }
13. Mentor
Track
Digital System
The Request for Mentoring (RFM) is processed and
sent electronically to mentors signed up with the mentoring
and advisory network as a Request Review (RR).
The Request Review is a summary of
the areas the entrepreneur needs the most help.
The system takes into consideration the entrepreneur’s
problem areas, industry, schedule and availability and
The mentors may then agree to meet
based upon their availability and interest.
RFM
Request
For Mentoring
Request
Review
RR
Processed by
the System
NY
Request Review
If the mentor agrees to meet, an email is sent out to both the
mentor and entrepreneur, with a date, time, location, agenda,
and problem descriptions.
Email
After the mentor and entrepreneur
have corresponded over email, they
meet for a mentoring session.
Mentoring and Advisory Session
Before the entrepreneur can send another RFM,
they must fill out a follow-up form. This data is then made available to the
entrepreneur, the mentor, and the local mentoring organization.
1. List five accomplishments from
this past month towards your
objective.
2. List five steps you’re going to be
taking this month towards your
next objective.
3. Was the conversation with the
mentor/advisor useful? (1-5)
4. Would you meet again with this
mentor/advisor? (1-5)
5. Would you recommend others to
meet with this mentor/advisor?
(1-5)
6. Was the objective for your meeting
obtained?
7. (A few more questions)
1. Was the entrepreneur prepared?
(1-5)
2. Did they ask specific questions, so
they can gather data
immediately? (1-5)
3. How receptive were they to new
ideas? (1-5)
4. How inquisitive/dismissive were
they? (1-5)
5. Do you want to follow-up?
6. Should they follow-up with
someone else?
7. What category of expertise should
they meet with next?
8. Was the objective for your meeting
obtained?
Follow-up & Tracking
Mentor Entrepreneur
}
Request Review
Entrepreneurs
Original Candidate Group
Operating
Business
Idea
Stage
Early Stage
Strategy Interview
Self-Diagnose
Launch
Stage
Pre-Mentoring Intake
Screen each business for
where they need the most help and
where they should focus.
Mentoring Ready
Early Stage
Strategy
Request for
Mentoring (RFM)
An entrepreneur submits a RFM
and selects three strategic areas.
Business Development
Customer Development
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Product Development
Sales
Team
Each stage is defined based upon their
level of customer development.
(Steve Blank, Four Steps to the Epiphany)
Objective for
the Meeting
Objective for
the Meeting
Good Company Group
Corzo Center
Empowerment Group
Philly Startup Leaders
Cofounders Bridge
Science Center
Philly Tech Meetup
Sustainable Business
Network
Enterprise Center
Organizations
Local Mentoring Organizations
Operating
Business
Idea
Stage
Launch
Stage
Sign-up for Service
Mentors and Advisors
ScheduleIndustry Duration
Each Mentor signs up with Certain Areas of Expertise
and Areas They Personally find Interesting
Each mentor then chooses their
industry, provides their available times,
and how long they would like to meet
Each mentor also lets the system know their
preferences for meeting with idea stage,
launch stage, or operating businesses.
Business Development
Customer Development
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Product Development
Sales
Team
2
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
5
2
Business Development
Customer Development
Marketing
Team{ }
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Product Development{ }
18. “someone in your industry... an
average customer... someone who’s
proven out your business model”
“an experienced entrepreneur
... someone that’s good at
interpreting metrics”
“I tend to look for weaknesses ... of
the business model and team”
40. Listening & Asking Questions
“He listened to my questions and
came up with ideas while he was
responding...”
“He asked questions, an indicator that
he was processing our interview, not
offering some canned lecture...”
?
46. Mentor
Track
Digital System
The Request for Mentoring (RFM) is processed and
sent electronically to mentors signed up with the mentoring
and advisory network as a Request Review (RR).
The Request Review is a summary of
the areas the entrepreneur needs the most help.
The system takes into consideration the entrepreneur’s
problem areas, industry, schedule and availability and
The mentors may then agree to meet
based upon their availability and interest.
RFM
Request
For Mentoring
Request
Review
RR
Processed by
the System
NY
Request Review
If the mentor agrees to meet, an email is sent out to both the
mentor and entrepreneur, with a date, time, location, agenda,
and problem descriptions.
Email
After the mentor and entrepreneur
have corresponded over email, they
meet for a mentoring session.
Mentoring and Advisory Session
Before the entrepreneur can send another RFM,
they must fill out a follow-up form. This data is then made available to the
entrepreneur, the mentor, and the local mentoring organization.
1. List five accomplishments from
this past month towards your
objective.
2. List five steps you’re going to be
taking this month towards your
next objective.
3. Was the conversation with the
mentor/advisor useful? (1-5)
4. Would you meet again with this
mentor/advisor? (1-5)
5. Would you recommend others to
meet with this mentor/advisor?
(1-5)
6. Was the objective for your meeting
obtained?
7. (A few more questions)
1. Was the entrepreneur prepared?
(1-5)
2. Did they ask specific questions, so
they can gather data
immediately? (1-5)
3. How receptive were they to new
ideas? (1-5)
4. How inquisitive/dismissive were
they? (1-5)
5. Do you want to follow-up?
6. Should they follow-up with
someone else?
7. What category of expertise should
they meet with next?
8. Was the objective for your meeting
obtained?
Follow-up & Tracking
Mentor Entrepreneur
}
Request Review
Entrepreneurs
Original Candidate Group
Operating
Business
Idea
Stage
Early Stage
Strategy Interview
Self-Diagnose
Launch
Stage
Pre-Mentoring Intake
Screen each business for
where they need the most help and
where they should focus.
Mentoring Ready
Early Stage
Strategy
Request for
Mentoring (RFM)
An entrepreneur submits a RFM
and selects three strategic areas.
Business Development
Customer Development
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Product Development
Sales
Team
Each stage is defined based upon their
level of customer development.
(Steve Blank, Four Steps to the Epiphany)
Objective for
the Meeting
Objective for
the Meeting
Good Company Group
Corzo Center
Empowerment Group
Philly Startup Leaders
Cofounders Bridge
Science Center
Philly Tech Meetup
Sustainable Business
Network
Enterprise Center
Organizations
Local Mentoring Organizations
Operating
Business
Idea
Stage
Launch
Stage
Sign-up for Service
Mentors and Advisors
ScheduleIndustry Duration
Each Mentor signs up with Certain Areas of Expertise
and Areas They Personally find Interesting
Each mentor then chooses their
industry, provides their available times,
and how long they would like to meet
Each mentor also lets the system know their
preferences for meeting with idea stage,
launch stage, or operating businesses.
Business Development
Customer Development
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Product Development
Sales
Team
2
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
5
2
Business Development
Customer Development
Marketing
Team{ }
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Product Development{ }
47. Mentor
Track
Digital System
The Request for Mentoring (RFM) is processed and
sent electronically to mentors signed up with the mentoring
and advisory network as a Request Review (RR).
The Request Review is a summary of
the areas the entrepreneur needs the most help.
The system takes into consideration the entrepreneur’s
problem areas, industry, schedule and availability and
The mentors may then agree to meet
based upon their availability and interest.
RFM
Request
For Mentoring
Request
Review
RR
Processed by
the System
NY
Request Review
If the mentor agrees to meet, an email is sent out to both the
mentor and entrepreneur, with a date, time, location, agenda,
and problem descriptions.
Email
After the mentor and entrepreneur
have corresponded over email, they
meet for a mentoring session.
Mentoring and Advisory Session
Before the entrepreneur can send another RFM,
they must fill out a follow-up form. This data is then made available to the
entrepreneur, the mentor, and the local mentoring organization.
1. List five accomplishments from
this past month towards your
objective.
2. List five steps you’re going to be
taking this month towards your
next objective.
3. Was the conversation with the
mentor/advisor useful? (1-5)
4. Would you meet again with this
mentor/advisor? (1-5)
5. Would you recommend others to
meet with this mentor/advisor?
(1-5)
6. Was the objective for your meeting
obtained?
7. (A few more questions)
1. Was the entrepreneur prepared?
(1-5)
2. Did they ask specific questions, so
they can gather data
immediately? (1-5)
3. How receptive were they to new
ideas? (1-5)
4. How inquisitive/dismissive were
they? (1-5)
5. Do you want to follow-up?
6. Should they follow-up with
someone else?
7. What category of expertise should
they meet with next?
8. Was the objective for your meeting
obtained?
Follow-up & Tracking
Mentor Entrepreneur
}
Request Review
Entrepreneurs
Original Candidate Group
Operating
Business
Idea
Stage
Early Stage
Strategy Interview
Self-Diagnose
Launch
Stage
Pre-Mentoring Intake
Screen each business for
where they need the most help and
where they should focus.
Mentoring Ready
Early Stage
Strategy
Request for
Mentoring (RFM)
An entrepreneur submits a RFM
and selects three strategic areas.
Business Development
Customer Development
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Product Development
Sales
Team
Each stage is defined based upon their
level of customer development.
(Steve Blank, Four Steps to the Epiphany)
Objective for
the Meeting
Objective for
the Meeting
Good Company Group
Corzo Center
Empowerment Group
Philly Startup Leaders
Cofounders Bridge
Science Center
Philly Tech Meetup
Sustainable Business
Network
Enterprise Center
Organizations
Local Mentoring Organizations
Operating
Business
Idea
Stage
Launch
Stage
Sign-up for Service
Mentors and Advisors
ScheduleIndustry Duration
Each Mentor signs up with Certain Areas of Expertise
and Areas They Personally find Interesting
Each mentor then chooses their
industry, provides their available times,
and how long they would like to meet
Each mentor also lets the system know their
preferences for meeting with idea stage,
launch stage, or operating businesses.
Business Development
Customer Development
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Product Development
Sales
Team
2
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
5
2
Business Development
Customer Development
Marketing
Team{ }
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Product Development{ }
1
48. Mentor
Track
Digital System
The Request for Mentoring (RFM) is processed and
sent electronically to mentors signed up with the mentoring
and advisory network as a Request Review (RR).
The Request Review is a summary of
the areas the entrepreneur needs the most help.
The system takes into consideration the entrepreneur’s
problem areas, industry, schedule and availability and
The mentors may then agree to meet
based upon their availability and interest.
RFM
Request
For Mentoring
Request
Review
RR
Processed by
the System
NY
Request Review
If the mentor agrees to meet, an email is sent out to both the
mentor and entrepreneur, with a date, time, location, agenda,
and problem descriptions.
Email
After the mentor and entrepreneur
have corresponded over email, they
meet for a mentoring session.
Mentoring and Advisory Session
Before the entrepreneur can send another RFM,
they must fill out a follow-up form. This data is then made available to the
entrepreneur, the mentor, and the local mentoring organization.
1. List five accomplishments from
this past month towards your
objective.
2. List five steps you’re going to be
taking this month towards your
next objective.
3. Was the conversation with the
mentor/advisor useful? (1-5)
4. Would you meet again with this
mentor/advisor? (1-5)
5. Would you recommend others to
meet with this mentor/advisor?
(1-5)
6. Was the objective for your meeting
obtained?
7. (A few more questions)
1. Was the entrepreneur prepared?
(1-5)
2. Did they ask specific questions, so
they can gather data
immediately? (1-5)
3. How receptive were they to new
ideas? (1-5)
4. How inquisitive/dismissive were
they? (1-5)
5. Do you want to follow-up?
6. Should they follow-up with
someone else?
7. What category of expertise should
they meet with next?
8. Was the objective for your meeting
obtained?
Follow-up & Tracking
Mentor Entrepreneur
}
Request Review
Entrepreneurs
Original Candidate Group
Operating
Business
Idea
Stage
Early Stage
Strategy Interview
Self-Diagnose
Launch
Stage
Pre-Mentoring Intake
Screen each business for
where they need the most help and
where they should focus.
Mentoring Ready
Early Stage
Strategy
Request for
Mentoring (RFM)
An entrepreneur submits a RFM
and selects three strategic areas.
Business Development
Customer Development
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Product Development
Sales
Team
Each stage is defined based upon their
level of customer development.
(Steve Blank, Four Steps to the Epiphany)
Objective for
the Meeting
Objective for
the Meeting
Good Company Group
Corzo Center
Empowerment Group
Philly Startup Leaders
Cofounders Bridge
Science Center
Philly Tech Meetup
Sustainable Business
Network
Enterprise Center
Organizations
Local Mentoring Organizations
Operating
Business
Idea
Stage
Launch
Stage
Sign-up for Service
Mentors and Advisors
ScheduleIndustry Duration
Each Mentor signs up with Certain Areas of Expertise
and Areas They Personally find Interesting
Each mentor then chooses their
industry, provides their available times,
and how long they would like to meet
Each mentor also lets the system know their
preferences for meeting with idea stage,
launch stage, or operating businesses.
Business Development
Customer Development
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Product Development
Sales
Team
2
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
5
2
Business Development
Customer Development
Marketing
Team{ }
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Product Development{ }
2
49. Mentor
Track
Digital System
The Request for Mentoring (RFM) is processed and
sent electronically to mentors signed up with the mentoring
and advisory network as a Request Review (RR).
The Request Review is a summary of
the areas the entrepreneur needs the most help.
The system takes into consideration the entrepreneur’s
problem areas, industry, schedule and availability and
The mentors may then agree to meet
based upon their availability and interest.
RFM
Request
For Mentoring
Request
Review
RR
Processed by
the System
NY
Request Review
If the mentor agrees to meet, an email is sent out to both the
mentor and entrepreneur, with a date, time, location, agenda,
and problem descriptions.
Email
After the mentor and entrepreneur
have corresponded over email, they
meet for a mentoring session.
Mentoring and Advisory Session
Before the entrepreneur can send another RFM,
they must fill out a follow-up form. This data is then made available to the
entrepreneur, the mentor, and the local mentoring organization.
1. List five accomplishments from
this past month towards your
objective.
2. List five steps you’re going to be
taking this month towards your
next objective.
3. Was the conversation with the
mentor/advisor useful? (1-5)
4. Would you meet again with this
mentor/advisor? (1-5)
5. Would you recommend others to
meet with this mentor/advisor?
(1-5)
6. Was the objective for your meeting
obtained?
7. (A few more questions)
1. Was the entrepreneur prepared?
(1-5)
2. Did they ask specific questions, so
they can gather data
immediately? (1-5)
3. How receptive were they to new
ideas? (1-5)
4. How inquisitive/dismissive were
they? (1-5)
5. Do you want to follow-up?
6. Should they follow-up with
someone else?
7. What category of expertise should
they meet with next?
8. Was the objective for your meeting
obtained?
Follow-up & Tracking
Mentor Entrepreneur
}
Request Review
Entrepreneurs
Original Candidate Group
Operating
Business
Idea
Stage
Early Stage
Strategy Interview
Self-Diagnose
Launch
Stage
Pre-Mentoring Intake
Screen each business for
where they need the most help and
where they should focus.
Mentoring Ready
Early Stage
Strategy
Request for
Mentoring (RFM)
An entrepreneur submits a RFM
and selects three strategic areas.
Business Development
Customer Development
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Product Development
Sales
Team
Each stage is defined based upon their
level of customer development.
(Steve Blank, Four Steps to the Epiphany)
Objective for
the Meeting
Objective for
the Meeting
Good Company Group
Corzo Center
Empowerment Group
Philly Startup Leaders
Cofounders Bridge
Science Center
Philly Tech Meetup
Sustainable Business
Network
Enterprise Center
Organizations
Local Mentoring Organizations
Operating
Business
Idea
Stage
Launch
Stage
Sign-up for Service
Mentors and Advisors
ScheduleIndustry Duration
Each Mentor signs up with Certain Areas of Expertise
and Areas They Personally find Interesting
Each mentor then chooses their
industry, provides their available times,
and how long they would like to meet
Each mentor also lets the system know their
preferences for meeting with idea stage,
launch stage, or operating businesses.
Business Development
Customer Development
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Product Development
Sales
Team
2
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
5
2
Business Development
Customer Development
Marketing
Team{ }
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Product Development{ }
?
50. Mentor
Track
Digital System
The Request for Mentoring (RFM) is processed and
sent electronically to mentors signed up with the mentoring
and advisory network as a Request Review (RR).
The Request Review is a summary of
the areas the entrepreneur needs the most help.
The system takes into consideration the entrepreneur’s
problem areas, industry, schedule and availability and
The mentors may then agree to meet
based upon their availability and interest.
RFM
Request
For Mentoring
Request
Review
RR
Processed by
the System
NY
Request Review
If the mentor agrees to meet, an email is sent out to both the
mentor and entrepreneur, with a date, time, location, agenda,
and problem descriptions.
Email
After the mentor and entrepreneur
have corresponded over email, they
meet for a mentoring session.
Mentoring and Advisory Session
Before the entrepreneur can send another RFM,
they must fill out a follow-up form. This data is then made available to the
entrepreneur, the mentor, and the local mentoring organization.
1. List five accomplishments from
this past month towards your
objective.
2. List five steps you’re going to be
taking this month towards your
next objective.
3. Was the conversation with the
mentor/advisor useful? (1-5)
4. Would you meet again with this
mentor/advisor? (1-5)
5. Would you recommend others to
meet with this mentor/advisor?
(1-5)
6. Was the objective for your meeting
obtained?
7. (A few more questions)
1. Was the entrepreneur prepared?
(1-5)
2. Did they ask specific questions, so
they can gather data
immediately? (1-5)
3. How receptive were they to new
ideas? (1-5)
4. How inquisitive/dismissive were
they? (1-5)
5. Do you want to follow-up?
6. Should they follow-up with
someone else?
7. What category of expertise should
they meet with next?
8. Was the objective for your meeting
obtained?
Follow-up & Tracking
Mentor Entrepreneur
}
Request Review
Entrepreneurs
Original Candidate Group
Operating
Business
Idea
Stage
Early Stage
Strategy Interview
Self-Diagnose
Launch
Stage
Pre-Mentoring Intake
Screen each business for
where they need the most help and
where they should focus.
Mentoring Ready
Early Stage
Strategy
Request for
Mentoring (RFM)
An entrepreneur submits a RFM
and selects three strategic areas.
Business Development
Customer Development
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Product Development
Sales
Team
Each stage is defined based upon their
level of customer development.
(Steve Blank, Four Steps to the Epiphany)
Objective for
the Meeting
Objective for
the Meeting
Good Company Group
Corzo Center
Empowerment Group
Philly Startup Leaders
Cofounders Bridge
Science Center
Philly Tech Meetup
Sustainable Business
Network
Enterprise Center
Organizations
Local Mentoring Organizations
Operating
Business
Idea
Stage
Launch
Stage
Sign-up for Service
Mentors and Advisors
ScheduleIndustry Duration
Each Mentor signs up with Certain Areas of Expertise
and Areas They Personally find Interesting
Each mentor then chooses their
industry, provides their available times,
and how long they would like to meet
Each mentor also lets the system know their
preferences for meeting with idea stage,
launch stage, or operating businesses.
Business Development
Customer Development
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Marketing
Operations
Product Development
Sales
Team
2
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
5
2
Business Development
Customer Development
Marketing
Team{ }
Finance
Fundraising
Legal
Product Development{ }