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𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹: Join Our Mission as a Mentor for Veteran-Led Startups! Are you ready to make a meaningful impact with our 2025 cohort of health tech startups? This is your 𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 to join our exclusive network of mentors dedicated to empowering veteran entrepreneurs. Veterans bring unparalleled leadership, discipline, and resilience to the entrepreneurial world—but your guidance can help them unlock their full potential! 𝗔𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹: Share Your Expertise: Offer insights that drive growth and innovation. Make a Difference: Empower veterans to overcome challenges and thrive in business. Expand Your Network: Connect with driven entrepreneurs and industry leaders. 𝗪𝗵𝗼 w𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿: We seek seasoned professionals with experience in: - Business strategy and growth - Finance and fundraising - Marketing and sales - Technology and innovation - Leadership development If you’re passionate about giving back and have a track record of success, we want to hear from you. 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of veteran-led startups. Apply now and be part of a transformative journey. 👉 https://lnkd.in/dWFxJwtv Together, we can build a stronger future for veteran entrepreneurs. #mentorship #veteranfounders #spearaccelerator Ricardo Garcia Rafael Caamaño, BBA, MBA

𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿! Have you ever experienced a 𝘁𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 at your workplace? A culture with lack of trust, purpose and recognition? It is difficult to point out exactly why the culture is toxic and how you change it. That's why the course on "𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲" stood out to me. It made it clear that culture starts on the top and shapes the entire organisation. It made me think that the secret sauce of successful startups maybe their focus on cultivating the right culture from the very start. The founders simply establish a benchmark for the rest of their team to follow. Maybe we should include training on how to 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 when doing entrepreneurship programs to support founders? A winning culture doesn’t happen by chance—it’s built intentionally, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend #ExcellentCultures with @stevegandara and Clint Hatton. I'm so grateful that I was invited for this two-day workshop! Remember to watch out for the Culture Monsters who will ruin your company culture!

🚀 Join Us in Supporting Veteran Founders! 🚀 Are you passionate about helping new businesses succeed? Do you have expertise you'd love to share? We’re looking for experienced professionals to volunteer as mentors for veteran entrepreneurs! Our SPEAR Accelerator program is dedicated to supporting veteran founders as they navigate the challenges of building and scaling their businesses. By sharing your insights and guidance, you can make a real difference in the success of these emerging leaders and their ventures. 🔹 What You'll Do: Offer mentorship and advice on business strategies, marketing, funding, or industry-specific insights Help veteran founders set goals, solve problems, and reach their full potential Contribute to a growing community that values resilience, dedication, and innovation 🔹 Who We’re Looking For: Professionals with experience in business development, finance, marketing, technology, or any field relevant to growing a business. Prior experience in mentoring or working with startups is a bonus, but not required! 🔹 Why Volunteer? Give back to those who've served Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven community Gain a fresh perspective on your own professionel experience Receive free mentor training and certification Grow your professional network If you’re ready to share your knowledge, expand your network, and support veteran founders on their entrepreneurial journeys, we’d love to hear from you! Read more and apply to be a mentor here: https://lnkd.in/dWFxJwtv Feel free to comment below, or reach out directly for more information. Let’s empower our veteran entrepreneurs together! 🇺🇸 #VeteranFounders #Mentorship #Volunteer #Entrepreneurship #SupportVeterans Ricardo Garcia Rafael Caamaño, BBA, MBA William A. McNeil, J.D.

🌟 Seeking Volunteer Mentors for Veteran-Led Startups! Are you a seasoned business professional who wants to make a meaningful impact? Here’s a chance to guide and empower veterans as they launch and grow their own startups! We're looking for experienced mentors to volunteer their time, knowledge, and insights to support veteran founders on their entrepreneurial journey. Many of these veterans have bravely served their country and are now diving into the world of business. Your mentorship can be the key to their success. What You'll Do as a Mentor: Bring your professional experience into play Help founders navigate early-stage challenges and build a foundation for growth Connect veterans with valuable resources, networks, and skills Inspire the next generation of veteran-led businesses Why Volunteer? Give back to those who have served Contribute to a strong and diverse entrepreneurial community Forge lasting connections and make a difference If you’re passionate about supporting veterans and have experience in areas like business strategy, finance, marketing, or operations, we’d love to connect with you. Join us in empowering veteran entrepreneurs to thrive! If you're interested, please us this link to apply https://lnkd.in/dWFxJwtv. Deadline for applications is November 24th, 2024. If your profile matches our needs we will provide Mentor Training, Certification and Awards based on your skills! . #VeteranSupport #Mentorship #VolunteerOpportunity #Entrepreneurship #VeteranEntrepreneurs Feel free to share: Nicholas Domnisch Guy LaTorre Oliver Morbach Michael Okwusogu Brad Redford Josh Mann Marcelo Azambuja Mark Komanecky Mark McAnallen Julia Thomas Kelly Daubach, ACC, RD Ricardo Garcia William A. McNeil, J.D. Rafael Caamaño, BBA, MBA https://lnkd.in/dDfRUsa7

Do you want to help transform veteran-led tech startups from promising ideas into industry-leading ventures? We are proud to partner with the SPEAR Accelerator Program based in Orlando, Florida to support Veteran-led startups with our Signature Mentoring Program. If you have experience with AI in Healthcare, Neuro Tech or Digital Health and you are an experienced entrepreneur, feel free to apply! You will receive high-end mentor training, grow your professional network and might even be nominated for an Award by your mentee! The program kicks off late January 2025. Deadline for application is by November 1st. Read more about the program at https://lnkd.in/dmtTFCrM Please use this link to apply: https://lnkd.in/dWFxJwtv You can look forward to an exciting journey, professionally as well as personally! Rafael Caamaño, BBA, MBA Ricardo Garcia

Experienced entrepreneurs who would like to pay it forward! We are soon kicking off the third cohort of the SPARK Mentoring Program of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. We are looking for experienced entrepreneurs living in Pennsylvania, who would like to join a well-structured program with Mentor Training and Certification, Match-Making based on your preferences and regular check-ins with the other mentors. What is more rewarding than making other founders successful? Apply by October 1st if you would like to join an interesting journey on the personal as well as the professional side! Apply by this link: https://lnkd.in/ed59PBW7 #mentor

How do you recognize exceptional mentor skills! When a mentor not only has a genuine passion for helping their mentees succeed, but also has the skills and dedication to understand their unique challenges. A mentor who goes beyond just business strategies but also inspire and encourage their mentees to think bigger! If you are looking for a mentor who not only understands the startup landscape but also invests in your success with unwavering commitment, Kaneal Oliver Keels is the one to have by your side. Her impact with her mentees is nothing short of transformative. We are proud to certify Kaneal Oliver Keels with stars to acknowledge her awesome mentor skills through the UF Innovate's Elite Mentoring Program. Karl R. LaPan Elliott Welker Jennifer Harrell Lexi Salloum Jessica Tittl Nielsen

Do you know what "Spark" means? It is a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire🔥 Yesterday was the culmination of many big sparks. We celebrated the results of the SPARK Mentorship Program of Ben Franklin of Northeast Pennsylvania: - 10 Mentors were nominated for the Outstanding Mentor Award - 2 Mentors were Certified with Honors - 10 Founders graduated from the program with a stronger foundation to grow their business We just love when we are part of making this happen! ⚡ Thank you to Wayne Barz and Marisa Bishop, MBA for launching the program. Nothing is more rewarding than making your mentee succeed! Ralph Makar John F. Lowrey Jeanne Zucker Max Yen Dalfoni Banerjee Jeff Tintle, Sr. Jeff Teschke Michael Risich Nicholas Domnisch Paul Mazzucco Mark McAnallen Ezra Schneier Ayana Ife John Dieser Ed Connors Matthew Bilsky, PhD, PE Kyle McFarland Randall Tinfow Fernando Alarcon Hardy Douglas Lare Val Arzunian

How do you measure success? To me success is about building long term relations with like-minded to exchange ideas, experience and skills. My own learning curve is still steep which I'm always reminded of when attending conferences learning from other professionals. I really miss Madrid and the #UIIN conference and can't wait to join next year to build new lasting relations! Hartini Mardan Melinda Villagran, PhD Yatin Karpe, PhD, RTTPIvar Bergland Nicolay Berard-Andersen Sander J. Tufte Eve-Anne McCarron Samantha Carty Victor Schiller

Mentoring is not just answering ad hoc questions! It's an ongoing process of learning, dialogue and challenge!