Our Mentor Program

Mentoring entrepreneurs is incredibly rewarding—and we invite you to be part of our mentor program. Whether you’re a successful founder who wants to give back, a fractional resource or consultant specializing in early stage companies, or a professional looking to join a startup’s leadership, our network is for you.  

As a mentor, you’ll gain access to our vibrant ecosystem of venture-scale startups, including those in our Catapult Accelerator who are actively raising capital. 

We welcome industry experts across AI/ML, Aerospace, BioTech, ClimateTech, Consumer/CPG, DefenseTech, EdTech, FinTech, Hardware, and beyond.  Our founders need guidance in every aspect of building a business—legal, finance, HR, sales, marketing, product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and more. 

Join us and help shape the next generation of startups while expanding your own professional network.

Mentor Commitments & Engagement Opportunities

We keep our mentor network small and selective, and we ask each mentor to stay meaningfully involved with our founders. Upon joining, we’ll help you choose how to engage:
Founder Conclaves
These dynamic events bring together 10-15 mentors with Catapult Accelerator founders to refine strategies and prepare for investor meetings. Having all mentors in one room creates an energetic, collaborative dynamic—especially when multiple perspectives converge on a single topic. The result: inspiring, highly productive, and genuinely enjoyable sessions. We ask that all mentors participate in at least one Founder Conclave per year.
Direct Mentoring
We will connect you with companies that need your expertise, asking mentors to offer a few hours of free guidance to Catapult Accelerator founders each month.  If more in-depth support is needed, we encourage mentors and founders to explore fractional, consulting, or advisory engagements, typically after fundraising is completed.
Speaking, Panels, & Workshops
Our Events provide opportunities for mentors to speak, participate in a panel, conduct a lunch and learn session, or lead a workshop. We ask that mentors contribute to at least one of these events a year.
Free Coworking Days
Every month, we host 2 Free Coworking Days for each of our core sectors including - AI/ML, Consumer/CPG, Aerospace, BioTech, DefenseTech, ClimateTech, E-Commerce, FinTech and more.  Mentors officially enrolled in our mentor program can also attend two days per month for free, with the opportunity to hold office hours or a lunch and learn session.
Sponsorship
Mentors have priority for sponsorship of events. If you’re unable to meet the commitments above, consider sponsoring at a bronze level ($250/quarter) or higher to help sustain our community.
Please note, mentors who remain inactive may be removed to keep our network focused and effective. We appreciate your commitment to helping founders succeed!
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Meet our Quarterbacks

Currently looking for quarterbacks in these sectors
EdTech, FinTech, Hardware & Manufacturing, Health Innovation, InsureTech, E-Commerce, PropTech

Our Support Network

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