02Pillar two
Mentor in private
Honest, operator-grade guidance — every other week, for as long as you need it.
Overview
Public advice is cheap. What changes a company is the right conversation, with the right person, at the right moment. We pair every founder with a senior operator and an investor who've been in your shoes — and we keep them with you long after the program ends.
Two mentors, hand-matched
Each founder is paired with one operator (someone who has built and run a company) and one investor (someone who has funded dozens). Matching considers stage, sector, working style and the kind of pressure you respond well to.
Real conversations, on a real schedule
Calls happen every two weeks for the first year. They're not pep talks — they're working sessions. You bring a decision, a draft, a fear or a number. You leave with a sharper view and, often, a useful introduction.
Beyond your two — a network on call
When something specific comes up — a thorny term sheet, an export question, a hiring decision — we pull in the right specialist from a network of 200+ alumni, partners and friends of the foundation. Usually within 48 hours.
Inside the work.
Operator pairing
A founder who has shipped what you're trying to ship.
Investor pairing
Capital, valuation and board fluency, without the pitch theatre.
Specialist network
On-demand experts in legal, hiring, growth, and ops.
Office hours
Weekly drop-ins with rotating mentors across disciplines.
Quarterly reviews
A structured pause to look at what's working and what isn't.
Lifetime access
Once you're in, you stay in.
"My mentor told me what I needed to hear, not what I wanted to. Twice a month. For three years."
— Priya Shah — Cohort '22