mentorship

A year in review at VC4A & a sneak peek at 2022

Another year has almost passed and we are quite proud of what we have achieved. The community has grown, the VC4A platform has improved,… read more

VC4A Mentor-Driven Capital is getting ready for 2022

VC4A is launching another round of the Mentor-Driven Capital (MDC) programs for 2022 in January in Egypt and Somaliland, with MDC in Nigeria kicking… read more

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦 S1E8: Can you outgrow a mentoring relationship?

As we bring this season to a close we ask, “Can you outgrow a mentoring relationship?” and “How do you make a clean break?”.… read more

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦 S1E7: Maintaining the relationship

The question from our last episode brought out so many valuable answers that we decided to share more of the great answers we got.… read more

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦 S1E6: Maintaining the relationship

In this episode, we get to the heart of the series. Getting the most out of the mentor you have can be tricky so… read more

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦 S1E5: How do I know exactly what I want out of a Mentor?

Once you’ve found an individual to approach to be your mentor, it is important to identify exactly what you want out of your relationship.… read more

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦 S1E4: Where can I find a good mentor?

It is possible, and even recommended, to have multiple mentors, each of whom brings a unique perspective to a unique relationship, but where to… read more

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦 S1E3: Does my industry affect the type of mentor I need?

Finding the right mentor can be tricky. How do you know who to turn to? Do you just ask the smartest or most senior… read more

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦 S1E2: Does my startup’s business stage affect the type of mentor I need?

You might wonder if the stage of your business affects the type of mentor you should seek. To get to the bottom of this… read more

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦 S1E1: Is a mentor actually necessary?

While you’re busy trying to grow your startup, it can feel like there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done,… read more