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Become a Mentor

Make a difference by sharing your expertise and knowledge as a volunteer business mentor. Help BIPOC Entrepreneurs envision their future and support them in tackling barriers to growth by partnering to provide management consulting, grow leadership skills and maximize their impact on the economy and community.

Become a Mentor

Do you want to help MEDA advance its mission of combating the racial wealth gap by helping resilient entrepreneurs achieve business growth? We’re actively seeking volunteer mentors. Join our networks and empower more BIPOC Entrepreneurs to succeed with your expertise.

Why Choose VAN?

  • Corporation Benefits

    • Opportunity to help build resiliency in BIPOC business owners

    • Improved corporate reputation & public relations

    • Further development of your employees’ skills & areas of expertise

    • Help make the community in which you work a more equitable place.

  • Business Mentor Benefits

    • Opportunity to work 1:1 with BIPOC Entrepreneurs & help develop them to work ON their business, not in their business.

    • Better understanding of your market and industry

    • Create network equity

    • Improved problem-solving & critical thinking skills.

    • It’s a fun opportunity to make a difference!

Who are
the Mentees?

  • BIPOC Entrepreneurs are in the exploration stage, start-up stage, and some in the growth stage.

  • Typically, have been in business for less than 2 years & have 1-2 employees.

  • Mentees use resources to identify their needs and guide your mentoring efforts.