Mentorship has transformative power to change the world according to the speaker. While mentorship is important to most Canadians, few have mentors. The document outlines a vision for a culture of mentorship through collaboration and developing infrastructure to support mentorship. It describes current mentorship programs and findings that mentorship is critical for entrepreneurs and that entrepreneurs want to help each other. It promotes creating connections through a system like online dating sites for matching entrepreneurs as mentors or mentees.

1. When asked what he fundamentally believes
has the transformative power to change the
world as we know it, he answered,
“mentorship”.

2. Mentoring is important to 87% of
Canadians...but only 19% have one
Women In Leadership Foundation

3. VISION: A Culture of Mentorship

4. Our Current Model for Mentorship
Programs

5. An Experiment in Collaboration

8. Blueprints Key Findings
• Mentorship is a critical element of any
entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Entrepreneurs are naturally inclined to help
other entrepreneurs.
• Need to create a culture and develop
infrastructure that supports mentorship.

11. Like eHarmony for Entrepreneurs

12. 1. Spirit of Collaboration
2. Strengthening
Community
3. Culture of
Entrepreneurship
4. Connection &
Communication
MENTORup Values

13. Coming June 2013!