Mentor

Application Deadline: 23 June 2025

Department: Studio

Employment Type: Volunteer

Location: Cambridge

Description

What you will do:

• Provide strategic mentorship to portfolio companies, leveraging your AI expertise, network, and business acumen to drive positive outcomes.
• Assist founders and leadership teams in developing and refining their business strategies, market positioning, and overall business plans.
• Act as a trusted advisor, offering insights and constructive feedback to help startups overcome challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
• Cultivate and expand a network of industry experts, advisors, and potential partners to benefit portfolio companies.
• Provide expert insights on market trends, competitive landscapes, and potential risks associated with investment opportunities.
• Participate in workshops for portfolio companies to enhance their skills and knowledge in areas such as fundraising, business development, and scaling operations.
• Share industry best practices and emerging trends in AI to keep portfolio companies informed and well-positioned for success.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the investment team based on your insights and experience.

Who you are:

• Proven track record of success in a founder or co-founder capacity or as an industry leader. For this particular cohort, we have a preference for people with experience in Healthcare or BioTech space.
• Past success in mentoring and advising startups or high-growth companies.
• Strong network within the AI or HealthTech industry and a demonstrated ability to foster relationships within your network.
• In-depth understanding of venture capital, startup ecosystems, and emerging trends.
• Ability to be in person about 1 day a week for the length of our program which will be 8-10 weeks

Why join us:

• Play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of AI startups.
• Work in an intellectually stimulating and fast-paced environment.
• Leverage your expertise to make a meaningful impact on our portfolio companies.
• Have an opportunity to support and potentially engage formally with breakthrough teams as they scale up.
• Access to exclusive events and a broad network of industry leaders and innovators.