Mentors

BlackWealth is seeking to develop a community of successful entrepreneurs, business leaders, and other professionals interested in helping black owned businesses succeed. We are specifically looking for:  

• Speakers to provide formal training, workshops, or info sessions on specific areas of expertise during the program  
• Mentors who work with startups through individualized advising, (in-person or virtual), and tailored events 
• Experts that will support startups in different roles and in different capacities throughout the program  

EXPERT BENEFITS:  

By volunteering just a few hours, experts provide feedback to entrepreneurs, while also demonstrating commitment and leadership to the innovation community:  

• Your help benefits the overall mission to make it easier for Black entrepreneurs to launch and grow new ventures. 
• As a community member, we are dedicated to lending our team and network as a resource to you.    
• Learn and give back to the ecosystem by being on the cutting edge of the startup world, gaining exposure to new startups and ideas, and keeping up with the latest business trends. 
• Grow your network through exposure to leading startups and industry leaders. 
• Build your professional brand through your association with the strong BlackWealth brand that allows you to add differentiating professional experience and endorsements to your experience. 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Entrepreneurs with a demonstrated track record of success. 
• Industry-specific professionals or investors with significant early-stage or industry experience. 
• General business professionals with significant management experience. 
• Experts with specific, topical expertise or academic credentials relevant to their field  Executives from a partner firm with specific business, management, and operations expertise. 
• Consultants with employment at reputable firm – or – self-employed with a track record of work at reputable firms.