Why should you become a mentor?
Give Back
This is a chance to give back to the community and help innovators change the world.
Satiate your curiosity
Innovators in our community are using cutting edge technology to create novel solutions to complex problems. Learn about what they’re doing and help them take it to the next level.
Thought Leadership
Be known as a trusted expert in your field and a valued member of the community who is known for being generous with their time.
Inspire and be Inspired
Mentor the next generation, ignite innovation, and make a lasting impact.
Network
Take the opportunity to network with the engaged and talented Venture Café community in a deeper way!
Karma
Put out some positive energy in the world!
Meet our Community Mentors
September 3, 2026 | Madhiyazhagan Ramamoorthy
Have an idea but unsure what to build first, how AI fits into it, or how to turn it into an executable…
July 2nd, 2026 | Ulf Pralle
Ulf specializes in connecting innovative founders with Family Offices that do direct investments. In this open hours session, he'll tackle the questions…
May 28th, 2026 | Emre Öcal
With 13+ years of diverse experience in sales, consultancy, and product management, I currently serve as Co-Founder & CEO at LexTrace. My…
May 7th, 2026 | Michelle Calios
Who am I? I’m Michelle, and as a co-founder of KoRo, I’ve been part of the journey from an idea to building…
Apr 9th, 2026 | Caroline King
Driven by curiosity, energized by complexity, and anchored by values, I am a passionate public affairs leader dedicated to advancing the lobby…
Nov 6th, 2025 | Mandeep Kumar
🎨 Creative Professional | Art Direction & Experience Design | Generative AI Enthusiast 🖌️ About Me: Passionate about creating visually stunning campaigns…
Aug 14th, 2025 | Lelde Legzdina
Psychology-led strategist with 3+ years of experience helping founders and creative teams grow brands that feel real and resonant. Through content systems,…
Jul 31st, 2025 | Catalina Panoiu
Dynamic Innovation Director with 15 years of experience driving transformation and fostering innovation across diverse sectors. Expertise in developing and executing strategies…
Jul 10th, 2025 | Evelyn Warner
7+ years supporting life sciences M&A and VC through valuations, due diligence, opportunity identification (e.g., portfolio strategy, asset screening) and commercial opportunity…
Jun 26th, 2025 | Thomas Andersen
Über 20 Jahre Konsumgütermarketing und -vertrieb, seit 2004 Startupberater mit den Schwerpunkten Businessplan-Optimierung, Marketing, Strategie/Geschäftsmodell und Business Matching. More than 20 years…
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