Mentors & Experts
The New Ventures BC Mentor Program matches experienced business experts with 15 competitor teams in Round 2, and 25 competitor teams in Round 3. NVBC strives to match teams and mentors who share common interests.
Round 3 mentors meet with their teams a minimum of four times between June and August to help them with their Round 3 submission.
Mentors will answer questions, provide focus, examine the business plan, brainstorm possible partnerships, evaluate milestones, provide relevant contacts, evaluate presentations and advise on incorporation and intellectual property rights.
Who can be a mentor?
Successful entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors or service and academic professionals who have registered with and been accepted by NVBC organizers.
Panel mentors
Panel mentors will listen as competitors present their business ideas in the space of one hour. Panel mentors will then offer feedback, answer questions and evaluate the presentation. Competitors receive the mentors’ written recommendations.
Code of conduct
Both mentors and competitors are bound by a code of ethics and conduct that reflects the principles and purpose of the New Ventures BC mentorship program:
- Any conflict of interest must be acknowledged and avoided.
- Mentors and competitors must maintain confidentiality, practice clear communication, display professional conduct and demonstrate their commitment to the relationship through cooperation, courtesy and mutual trust.
NVBC teams are generally very early-stage start-ups. If your primary goal as a mentor is to find a good investment or buy your way into equity, please do not volunteer.
E-mail us at mentor@newventuresbc.com if you think your skills could benefit our competitors