We give students an opportunity to learn from entrepreneurs that share a common interest and who have experience in starting their own venture. The Mentor Program brings together teams and local entrepreneurs to help a team with their business plan. Mentors have the opportunity to interact with entrepreneurial students and give their valuable time, experience, and energy to the team members. Guidelines for Mentors and Teams Because mentors have generously volunteered their time and energy, teams are asked to be respectful of their mentors' time and conduct themselves in a business like manner.
Mentors provide guidance and constructive criticism for the participating teams.
Mentors and teams can expect to spend about 20 -25 hours together between January 2001 and April 2001. Teams are expected to lead communications with the mentor through phone, email, or any other agreed upon method of communication. Teams can be comprised of students from any of the participating schools. Mentors can assist more than one team. Mentors are invited to attend the competition and the Awards Dinner, but they cannot participate as a judge in the competition.