SXSW 2019
Peer Mentoring: Why a Tribe Helps a Founder Thrive
Description:
The startup journey can be a lonely road, and sometimes the questions we most need answered are the ones we’re afraid to ask. Why? Because we’re intimidated; it’s scary feeling like you don’t know what you’re doing. But when you find people in the ecosystem with shared experiences, that can make all the difference! Asking the questions is a lot scarier when you're asking a person who understands your journey; that makes for better answers and better outcomes. Come hear from diverse founders about peer mentoring, and the impact it has had on each of their startup journeys.
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Takeaways
- What’s a “peer mentor” to you? Discussing what commonality looks like for different kinds of entrepreneurs and communities, and how they differ.
- What impact has finding peer mentors had on your startup journey? A discussion on why peer mentoring is important to an entrepreneur in their journey.
- How do you find peer mentors? Panelists will discuss where they've been successful--virtually and in their own communities--in finding peer mentors.
Speakers
- Lav Chintapalli, Founder, Pathway Power
- Laurie Felker Jones, Founder and CEO, JuiceBox Hero
- Ian Folau, Founder, GitLinks
- Irene Brinker, Founder, Devali, Inc.
Organizer
Reda Hicks, Founder and CEO, GotSpot, Inc.
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