Startup Mentorship

HN users discuss seeking mentors for startups and tech development, recommend platforms like Mentorcloud, Mentii, and YC Startup School, and offer personal mentoring services.

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taurath Dec 10, 2015 View on HN

Sounds like someone should make more "mentorship" startups.

brudgers Jan 3, 2021 View on HN

Not a mentor, but have you looked at YC's Startup School?https://www.startupschool.org/

agotterer May 31, 2012 View on HN

Can I be a startup and a mentor?

Skyhoper Jul 29, 2007 View on HN

Mentor other startups. I have been actively seeking a personal mentor and guidance developing my startup.

titusblair Jan 18, 2021 View on HN

Might want to check out https://mentorcloud.com

dsk139 Apr 11, 2014 View on HN

Contact info in profileHelp me out: Need to find educators (who happen to know how to code) - My co-founder and I run a 1-to-1 mentorship program turning people into software developers (heavy emphasis on JS + frameworks) need help finding more instructors. We're looking for people passionate about education/love to teach who happen to know how to code.How I can help: 1) Learn to Program Advice - Was a middle school teacher turned software engineer so I can help people get starte

mtmail May 29, 2019 View on HN

Similar discussed yesterday "Ask HN: How can I find a good mentor?" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=20032031

boina92 Jan 12, 2022 View on HN

Hi guys,I have been working during the last few months on a platform that democratizes mentorship for everyone and at no cost. Our mentors are from FAANG companies and startups.Feel free to book your first mentor! https://mentorcolor.org/

pedalpete Nov 14, 2016 View on HN

I'm about to enter into a relationship with a mentor in the coming weeks. I'm currently spending some time looking for the right person. I'm doing this through my contacts. Not just asking if anybody knows somebody who will mentor me, but actively looking at the right industry, and the right person.I see a few problems with doing this on the web, and with doing this as a business.1) I want somebody vetted who I can trust. I think in many ways this goes in line with VCs who s

nnurmanov Sep 7, 2024 View on HN

Another thing to try is to find mentors to train juniors and charge small %