Why Mentors and Advisors Matter

You're not going through this alone

At Proxenia, we know that building a successful startup takes more than just ambition — it requires access to the right people at the right time. Our Mentors and Advisors play unique roles in shaping the entrepreneurial journey, each providing targeted support and expertise to help startups achieve their goals.

Together, these roles form the foundation of Proxenia’s mission: to empower startups with the expertise, insights, and connections they need to thrive.

Explore the roles, expertise, and unique value of Proxenia's Mentors and Advisors.

Mentors provide modular and short-term guidance, assisting with specific challenges or topics in Tiers 2-4 of the Proxenia programs. Advisors, on the other hand, are matched directly with participants for long-term, strategic collaboration and often take equity roles.
Aspect Mentors Advisors
Engagement Short-term, module-based Long-term, participant-specific
Compensation Corporate-sponsored payments Equity or negotiated terms
Focus Educational and modular support Strategic and high-level guidance
Mentors bring specialized knowledge to guide you through critical challenges like MVP development, scaling strategies, and market positioning.
Advisors partner directly with startups, providing tailored advice and fostering high-stakes relationships that go beyond the accelerator program.
Both Mentors and Advisors open doors to industry networks, investor connections, and collaborative partnerships.
Whether you need short-term insights or long-term guidance, our ecosystem ensures you have the support you need when you need it most.

Mentors

Empowering Startups at Every Step

Mentors are the backbone of our accelerator, providing startups with invaluable expertise, guidance, and practical solutions. By sharing your specialized knowledge, you’ll help founders overcome challenges in MVP development, scaling strategies, market positioning, and more.

Your insights can transform ideas into actionable results, fostering the next generation of successful entrepreneurs. Join Proxenia's Mentor Network and make a lasting impact on the future of startups.

Join our Mentor Network!

Advisors

Driving Long-Term Strategic Success

As an advisor, you’ll take an active role in shaping the journey of innovative startups, offering tailored, high-stakes guidance and industry connections. Advisors partner directly with participants to navigate fundraising, strategic growth, and market expansion.

With your support, startups achieve milestones and build momentum toward sustainable success. Take the next step to guide transformative ventures by joining our exclusive Advisor Program.

Register to become an Advisor