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Training for Mentors and Entrepreneurs

Follow the links below to watch two training modules designed to prepare mentors and entrepreneurs to participate on the MicroMentor platform and in the MicroMentor Texas program. These one-hour trainings are a great way to get started with your mentoring journey.

 Watch event 1: Mentor meetup  Watch event 2: Entrepreneur Connection
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Mentoring is the Key to Business Success

BCL of Texas, The Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI), and PeopleFund are working with MicroMentor to offer opportunities for mentorship to entrepreneurs in Texas. As non-profits in Texas supporting entrepreneurs, we believe that mentorship increases the chance of success with access to the business knowledge and guidance of experienced professionals.

BCL of Texas is Building Strong Communities. BCL of Texas supports communities of color to acquire wealth-building assets such as homeownership and entrepreneurship, with the financial tools and education necessary to optimize positive economic returns. BCL of Texas serves low and moderate income individuals, families, and small business owners, with an emphasis on diversity and underserved communities.

The Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI) believes all businesses should be profitable, sustainable, and an asset to our community. With this in mind, EGBI provides training, coaching, and support to aspiring and existing small business owners who face barriers to growing a successful business, including finance, education, and language.

PeopleFund creates economic opportunity and financial stability for underserved people by providing access to capital, education and resources to build healthy small businesses. PeopleFund believes that healthy small business growth is the key to economic recovery and development and that every person, no matter their background or economic situation, has the ability to become a successful entrepreneur and job creator given access to resources they need. PeopleFund's goal is to give people the opportunity to turn their talents into a sustainable livelihood and achieve financial stability for themselves and their families. PeopleFund inspires, educates, funds, and elevates clients on the path to prosperity and the American Dream.

This program is made possible by MicroMentor, an online community of entrepreneurs and business mentors, and supported by Capital One.


Contact Information

To learn more about participating community partners contact:

BCL of Texas
Brian Marshall, Director of Entrepreneurship
1011 San Jacinto Blvd, Suite 500
Austin, TX 78701

EGBI
Barbra Boeta, Executive Director
1144 Airport Blvd #260
Austin, TX 78702

PeopleFund
Katherine Sobel, Senior Manager Training and Education
2921 E. 17th Street Building D Suite 1
Austin, TX 78702

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MicroMentor has been great for my business. I sent a bunch of messages to mentors who could offer different kinds of expertise and was able to connect with four people. They helped me out with my marketing strategy and staff recruitment. I have already been recommending MicroMentor to others!

Samantha Cabaellero, Founder of Swim with Sam

  • 1. Create a Profile on MicroMentor

    A complete profile is the first step to connecting with others. It lets people know who you are and why you are here. The quality of your profile greatly affects your impression on those you are trying to connect with.

  • 2. Reach Out to Others and Connect

    Explore other members who have the profile you're looking for. Reach out by sending messages to several members. Start a conversation and find the right fit for you.

  • 3. Start Mentoring

    Now that you've found a match ask questions, share, and listen. Agree on how and when to communicate using email, video chat, or a phone call. Set goals and start solving problems together!


Want to learn more about how MicroMentor Texas works?

We've got a video for entrepreneurs and a video for mentors. Take a look and see how MicroMentor Texas can work for you.

Find a Mentoring Match that Works for You

In the people search, you will notice that other members of your community may also be on MicroMentor. You will know if another user is in-network when their profile says "MicroMentor Texas" (see image for example).

If you would like to connect with somebody in the wider global MicroMentor community, there are thousands of other members to choose from.

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