MAKE AN IMPACT ON A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR

We help aspiring business owners aged 18-39 to launch new businesses through a combination of financing, mentoring and business resources. Our mentors play a key role in the success of entrepreneurs, helping them to build confidence and overcome challenges.


Benefits of mentoring


  • Have the opportunity to contribute to the success of tomorrow's entrepreneurs by sharing your personal experience


  • Build a reciprocal learning relationship: you may learn as much from your mentee as your mentee learns from you!


  • Expand your reputation and personal network across Canada through the Futurpreneur Canada community of mentors

  • Contribute to the economic development of your local and national community

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    Who We Need:

    • Our ideal mentor has either at least 5 years entrepreneurship experience in the last 15 years OR a minimum of 15 years of corporate experience leading the creation and launch of a significant service or product. Our mentors are expected to commit to an average of four hours per month for up to two years.

    How it Works:

    • We’ll match you with one of our young entrepreneurs based on your skills and their needs. Then, you’ll be free to develop a mentoring relationship that works for you and your mentee.

    How We Help:

    • We will give you the support and resources you need to have a successful mentoring experience.
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    Eligibility

    Are you eligible to be a Futurpreneur Canada Mentor?

    We’re looking for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs with the following experience:

    Experience as an entrepreneur:

    • A minimum of 5 years entrepreneurship experience in the last 15 years
    • Willing and available to work with an entrepreneur for a minimum of four hours per month over the course of two years
    • Ready to be paired with an entrepreneur within 3 months of registering as a mentor

    OR

    Experience as an intrapreneur:

    • A minimum of 15 years of experience in a corporate environment
    • In the past 15 years, has led the creation and launch of a significant service or product and succeeded in rallying support and resources to sustain the initiatives
    • Willing and available to work with an entrepreneur for a minimum of four hours per month over the course of two years
    • Ready to be paired with an entrepreneur within 3 months of registering as a mentor

    What’s an intrapraneur?

    An intrapreneur is an employee who uses entrepreneurial skills within a company to turn an idea or project into a viable venture for the business.

    Futurpreneur Canada is a non-profit organization supporting Canadians aged 18-39 to become business owners with loan financing, mentoring and business resources. Our experts are here to answer your questions and put you on the path to success.