What does it take to be a mentor for Startup Weekend?
Event Details:
When: Friday 1st Nov 5pm to Sunday 3rdth Nov 8.30pm
Where: Liger Leadership Academy Five Mile, Queenstown
Time Commitment: From 3 hours to the entire weekend, depending on your availability.
*Please note this is a volunteer position to help ensure it supports our mission to keep participants costs low.
Mentor Responsibilities:
Kickoff Dinner: Attend the Friday night complimentary ‘kickoff’ dinner to meet participants and hear their initial pitches.
Guidance: Assist with business idea validation, market research, and customer development.
Expertise Sharing: Provide insights on product development, user experience design, and technology application.
Coaching: Support participants with pitch preparation, presentation skills, and constructive feedback.
Wellness Checks: Monitor team and individual wellness, as the intense 54-hour format can be challenging.
If you're interested in getting involved as a mentor, please reach out below to express your interest.