Be a Mentor
ACETECH is partnering with the BCIC Mentor Program to provide a province-wide development program for early-stage entrepreneurs to help improve the success of technology companies in BC. The BCIC Mentor Program is modeled after the very successful MIT Venture Mentoring Service in which ACETECH, BCIC and a number of partnering organizations visited and learned from in order to create a similar program for startups in BC.
The BCIC Mentor Program will match early-stage technology CEOs and founders, identified by participating organizations, with mentors of strong professional reputation, qualification and experience in the tech industry. Mentors will provide guidance, advice and support to help emerging entrepreneurs grow their company.
Become a Mentor
The BCIC Mentor Program provides an environment that enables mentors to have fun and enjoy the satisfaction of bestowing their experience to appreciative entrepreneurs and make a real difference to ventures at critical points in their development. The Program matches individuals with strong professional experience in the technology industry who wish to give back to the BC technology community and seek professional stimulation without the obligation of "a job" with founders and CEOs of early stage technology companies in BC who need advice, guidance and support to grow their companies.
Mentor characteristics:
- Solid expertise relevant to early stage companies
- Seen as a role model by peers
- Good listener & ability to advise
- No personal agenda
- Time to participate
We encourage interested individuals to apply for consideration as a volunteer mentor.
Meet the Mentors
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