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MENTOR

The 22 On Sloane Mentorship Programme is designed to provide our Startups with valuable guidance and support from corporates, academics, business leaders and/or industry experts. In exchange for their time and expertise -22 On Sloane will reward them by moving them up the mentorship levels. At level 3, participants are recognized as certified GEN Africa Mentors, and are offered entrance into the Angel in Residence Programme.

Programme

Segments

ANGEL IN RESIDENCE

Experienced Mentors will be offered investment opportunities in Startups. This is in partnership with Jozi Angels.

APPLICATION SCREENING & MATCHING WITH STARTUPS

Criteria:

The role of a mentor is to provide support, knowledge, encouragement, guidance, and constructive feedback to the startup by developing a genuine interest in the growth of their abilities and talents. A minimum of 5 years experience in some field is preferred. Participants must be willing to commit 3-6 hours a quarter to the programme.

INTRA MENTORS

22 On Sloane Residents with expertise in startup areas of need. Mentors will be invited to sit-in on strategy & advisory sessions.

LEVEL 1 MENTORS

Participants must avail 3-6 hours per quarter host Masterclasses. Invited to sit in on 1-on-1 sessions/ strategy & advisory sessions.

LEVEL 2 MENTORS

Participants must avail 6-8 hours per quarter. Private 1-on-1 sessions. Maintains contact with Startups. Provides quarterly report on startup progress.

LEVEL 3 MENTORS

Certified GEN Africa Mentors. Consistently work closely with startups- have monthly check-ins. Limited to 10 participants per annum. Invitation to participate in the Angel in Residence Programme.

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