thinc! Mentoring
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What is thinc! mentoring?

thinc! Mentoring gives you the chance to develop yourself, build up a unique network with experienced founders and experts and receive professional support that will help you get closer to your personal and professional goals.

Growth Potential
Grow your business by getting to know the mentor's network as well as using the mentors own expertise!
Learn from Experts
Discover new approaches to solve your startup struggles using the knowledge of your mentor.

Find mentors from a wide range of industries that aligns with your personal goals and get to know them from a completely different perspective.

Meet some thinc! mentees

Barbara Stegmann

Ich kann junge, ambitionierte Studenten bei Ihrer Journey zu erfolgreichen Gründern begleiten und erhalte dabei spannende Einblicke in die lebhafte Startup Kultur Mannheims.

Barbara

Mickael Bellaiche

Es ist mir als Mentor wichtig meinen Mentees mit Rat und Tat zur Seite zu stehen. Gleichzeitig glaube ich aber auch sehr an Reverse-Mentoring - also daran, dass ich von meinen Mentees ebenso - auch manchmal zwischen den Zeilen - wertvolle Einblicke und Impulse bekomme.

Mickael

Barbara Stegmann

Ich kann junge, ambitionierte Studenten bei Ihrer Journey zu erfolgreichen Gründern begleiten und erhalte dabei spannende Einblicke in die lebhafte Startup Kultur Mannheims.

Barbara

Mickael Bellaiche

Es ist mir als Mentor wichtig meinen Mentees mit Rat und Tat zur Seite zu stehen. Gleichzeitig glaube ich aber auch sehr an Reverse-Mentoring - also daran, dass ich von meinen Mentees ebenso - auch manchmal zwischen den Zeilen - wertvolle Einblicke und Impulse bekomme.

Mickael

Here's how it works

Before you apply, do yourself the favor and briefly familiarize yourself with the overall structure of our offered mentoring program.

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Choose Your Preferred Mentor

Browse through our list of mentors and apply specifically to three of your choice. If you already have clear goals and questions, it's advisable to select mentors who best align with your objectives. Please note that the mentors have different application formats (if multiple options are available, you can choose the one that suits you best). Additionally, we will display buttons indicating which mentors have received many applications. A red button, for example, indicates that the mentor has already received many applications, which could increase your chances of finding a match.

OR

1
Apply for the Mentoring in General

If you prefer to apply for the mentoring program in general, please specify the topics that are most relevant to you. Based on this information, you will be matched with a mentor who best fits your interests and needs, increasing your chances of finding a mentor who can support you effectively.

2
After matching with your mentor

We will inform you about the match via E-Mail, so you can get in touch with your mentor to arrange the first meeting.

3
During the program

The mentor-mentee relationship can be arranged individually. It is recommended to have meetings every two weeks or at least once a month. Prepare topics and talk about your questions and struggles that are related to your start-up path with your mentor.

4
End of the program

The program will officially end at a given date after the semester. But we still hope that you and your mentor keep in touch!

Get to know our mentors

Any further questions?

How should I prepare for a call with my mentor?

There is no right or wrong for this question, but one approach we would strongly suggest is to set up an agenda prior to the call and to think about some questions or topics which you want to adress beforehand. This way you can show your mentor your interest and determination, which will make him or her feel more comfortable with you and help your conversation to flow more naturally. To assist you, we'll provide some initial input, including possible questions and topics, to help you get started.

Who should contact who first?

Some mentors will reach out to you on their own, some will wait for you to do so. In general the main initiative should come from you as most mentors are very busy minding their own companies and have a limited amount of time available. As soon as you receive your matching mail, which is your official "go", you are allowed and strongly encouraged to contact your mentor.

Can I participate without having a founding idea?

Of yource you can! The thinc! mentoring is beneficial to all of you being interested in the world of startups, venture capital and consulting. Even if you are still not sure about what to found in the future or how exactly to achieve this goal, thinc! mentors can give you guidance on your existing ideas and plans, but can also help you developing those.

Do mentees have to be a thinc! member?

Yes, in order to participate in this program, you must be a member of our initiative. You can simply sign up for your membership on our homepage. Let's use this chance to remind you that there is absolutely no cost involved in being a thinc! member.

How time consuming is mentoring for both parties?

You can decide for yourself how often to contact your mentor as this program is all about you. Most mentor and mentees usually have a call every two weeks or at least once a month for about an hour.

Contact Person

Levin Schorm

Head of Mentoring
‍levin.schorm@thinc.de
the student initiative for entrepreneurship at the University of Mannheim. We're enabling people to start a business or find like-minded individuals passionate about innovation and the entrepreneurial mindset.
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