How to Connect Mentors and Startups?
Mentors and Startups Connections
Mentors and startups play a crucial role in the Entrepreneur ecosystem. The Mentor and Startup Assignation feature allows admins to easily assign mentors to startups, facilitating effective collaboration and support. Whether you need to assign one mentor or multiple, this feature provides different ways to ensure each startup gets the support it needs.
Usability
This feature simplifies the process of pairing mentors with startups, whether on a one-to-one basis or in bulk. It helps maintain organized and tailored interactions, ensuring that mentors and startups can work together effectively.
Feature Location
Where to Find It:
You can manage mentor and startup assignments through three sections:
- Startup File: Go to the Startup File, from the Startup Portfolio, to assign mentors individually to each startup.
- Mentor Management: In the Mentor Management section, located under the Startups tab in the top menu, you can assign startups to specific mentors.
- Startups Management: Access the Startups Management section under the Startups tab in the top menu to bulk assign mentors to multiple startups at once.
Step-by-Step Actions
Assigning Mentors to Startups One by One from the Startup File:
- Navigate to the Startup File.
- Select the startup you wish to assign mentors to.
- In the Connection section, click on the edit icon, choose one or more mentor(s), and click on Select to complete the assignation.
Assigning Startups to Mentors from the Mentors Management Section:
- Navigate to Mentors Management section under the Startups section on the top menu.
- Find the mentor you wish to assign startups to.
- Click on the Settings icon located in the last column of the mentor's row.
- Hit the dropdown menu Assigned Startups.
- Choose the startups from the dropdown menu and save the changes to complete the assignation
Bulk Assigning Mentors to Multiple Startups
- Navigate to Startups Management, under the Startups section on the top bar menu
- Select multiple startups that you want to assign mentors to.
- Use the Assign Mentors option and select the mentors to be assigned to those startups in bulk.
- Hit on Save to complete the Assignation

Email Notifications for Mentor Assignation
Once you assign a mentor to a startup, it’s essential to notify both the mentor and the startup about the new assignment. AcceleratorApp sends an email notification to both parties to ensure they are aware of their new connection.
To customize or manage the email notification:
- Access to the Emails section: Under the Top Menu Startups
- Locate the Email Template: Look for the New Mentor Assignation email template, which is triggered when a mentor is assigned to a startup.
- Edit the Email Content: You can edit the content of the email and apply a design. This allows you to personalize the message and ensure it aligns with your branding or communication style.
- Deactivate: if you don't want to send this email just deactivate it by switching the blue toggle located on the right side
For more details about customizing emails, click here.
Tips & Best Practices:
- For more personalized mentoring, try assigning mentors individually based on startup needs.
- Use bulk assignation for programs with multiple startups to save time and ensure consistency.
- Always review each mentor's availability and expertise before assigning to ensure the best match.
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