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Startups seeking mentoring through Milwaukee Venture Mentoring Service (MKE VMS)

The goal of the Milwaukee Venture Mentoring Service (MKE VMS) is to build a supportive startup community by accelerating the number of Milwaukee founders who are successfully scaling their startup.

To apply:
Please fill out this form. We will review your form and if additional information is required, we will contact you. Once accepted, you will receive an enrollment packet by e-mail. The materials in this enrollment packet describe the rules and procedures of MKE VMS.
 
Eligibility:
  • Startup founders in the Milwaukee area
  • Startups should be scalable, venture-backable
  • Startups should be established businesses with some revenue
  • Entrepreneurs are expected to commit to a sustained relationship with the mentorship program and to be professional, open and responsive to the volunteer mentors who work with them.
Quick links:
Startup flyer
Apply for mentorship



The Power of Team Mentoring:
What makes MKE VMS unique is the team mentoring approach. Each entrepreneur is assigned 3-4 highly experienced mentors with diverse backgrounds who meet as a team to provide practical, day-to-day professional advice and coaching.
 
This allows mentors, as a team, to learn from and provide excellent sounding boards for each other, as well as share the weight of supporting the entrepreneur’s growth.
 
Relationships between mentors and entrepreneurs are formed based on the needs of the entrepreneur and the interests of available mentors, while ensuring a diverse pool of experiences, perspectives, and contacts. The mentor team is intended to be a sustained relationship, although adjustments to the team can be made as the entrepreneur’s needs evolve.

Mentoring Process:
  • We provide face-to-face, team mentoring. All interactions with MKE VMS are confidential and under nondisclosure. Mentors follow a strict code of ethics. This is a free service, and we do not take equity.
  • We help with all aspects of building a startup. Our goal is your success and development as an entrepreneur. All business decisions remain under the full control of the participating entrepreneur. In other words, we are here to help; we cannot do it for you. We provide practical mentoring that is focused on what your next steps should be.
  • The frequency of meetings and length of participation are up to the mentee. There is no time limit on our mentoring.

For more information, contact Raisa Koltun at 414/213-4986.

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  • JOIN
  • Membership
    • The benefits of joining
    • Member directory >
      • Member Spotlights
      • Talent Solutions Directory
    • What we do >
      • Talent >
        • Ranking Milwaukee County Schools
        • Education recommendations
        • Technology Education & Literacy in Schools (TEALS)
        • Career-based learning experiences
      • Growth
      • Livability
      • Equity
      • Peer metro comparison
    • Cost saving programs >
      • Health insurance plan
      • Office supply discount program
    • Events >
      • 2021 All Member Meeting
      • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit
      • Talent Solution Series
      • Emerging Leaders Series
      • Global Business Insights Series
      • Member Orientation
      • Replay: The Business of MKE Series
      • Replay: Race Bridge Series
    • For members only >
      • Fall 2022 Impact Report
      • Sponsorship
      • Advertising
    • Need more info?
  • Networks
    • Leadership Council
    • President's Huddle
    • Executive roundtable program
    • FUEL Milwaukee for young professionals
    • Future 50 Awards Program
    • Networking Forum for referrals
    • Region of Choice Initiative
    • Roundtables for high-growth companies
    • World Trade Association
  • Advocacy
    • 2021-2022 Legislative Scorecard >
      • Senate Votes
      • Assembly Votes
    • Recent Legislative Wins
    • Funding Local Governments
    • Miller Park economic impact study
    • Wisconsin State Legislature
    • K-12 Education Recommendations
  • Economic Development
    • Milwaukee 7 Partnership for Economic Development
    • MKE Venture Mentoring Service
    • Milwaukee Development Corp. >
      • Rebuild & Revitalize Program
    • Milwaukee Urban Strategic Investment Corp. (MUSIC)
    • Milwaukee EB-5 Visa program
    • Starting a business >
      • BizStarts
      • New business planning guide
  • Metro MKE
    • 2022 Navigate Business MKE
    • Business outlook survey
    • Economic trends
    • Local media listings
    • Major employers in metro Milwaukee
    • Metro Milwaukee demographics
    • Order a publication
    • Relocating a business
  • About
    • Board of directors
    • Career Opportunities at MMAC
    • Staff
    • Milwaukee Commerce magazine
    • Press releases
    • Members of the media >
      • Recent Media Coverage
    • Scholarships for minority students