BECOME A MENTOR

To qualify to be a mentor, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Mentors are leaders. They are veteran business owners or top level executives with broad business management experience and a proven track record of business success.
• Mentors are supportive and are capable trainers/teachers. They are willing to share the lessons learned from their achievements and failures. They have strong communication and listening skills.
• Mentors are committed to the program. Mentors are willing to:
  • Commit to spending about 3-5 hours per month communicating with the entrepreneur primarily by phone and/or email, with the possibility of occasional in-person meetings or site visits;
  • Attend an orientation session and one workshop session;
  • Be available to complete monthly check-ins with the Clinton Foundation; and
  • Help the entrepreneur set specific, measurable goals and develop a plan to achieve those goals.

WHAT MENTORS CAN EXPECT FROM THE EMP

The Clinton Foundation and Inc. magazine will:

• Set up the mentoring relationships;
• Conduct monthly check-ins with the mentor and entrepreneur;
• Run workshops and networking opportunities; and
• Help to manage the entrepreneur?s progress.

BENEFITS TO THE MENTOR

• Personal satisfaction. Helping another entrepreneur succeed by ?giving back? the knowledge and support that the mentor has received in the past.
• Sharpened leadership and interpersonal skills. Mentors sharpen their own skills as they challenge and coach their mentee.
• Source of Recognition. Mentoring is generally considered one of the hallmarks of leadership in many organizations.
• Networking. Opportunities to network with other mentors and entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneur Mentoring Program Application - Download (pdf)

To become an EMP mentor, please email mentor@inc.com or call
(212) 389-5300.

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