Join the Economic Empowerment and Innovation Center’s Blueprint Incubator as a mentor and help emerging business owners bring their ideas to life.
The Economic Empowerment and Innovation Center (EEIC) is inviting experienced business owners and professionals to serve as mentors for the Blueprint Incubator, a 9-week program designed to help early-stage entrepreneurs build strong, sustainable businesses.
As a mentor, you’ll be paired one-on-one with an emerging entrepreneur — offering weekly guidance, insights, and encouragement through the final stretch of the program.
Together, we’re building a cadre of mentors grossing at least $1M annually who are committed to growing the next generation of business leaders.
Meet weekly (30–45 minutes) with your mentee — virtual or in person
Help refine business ideas and strengthen pitch preparation
Guide your mentee through: business model clarity, revenue and pricing, marketing and storytelling, and target audience definition
Build confidence and accountability through consistent check-ins
Attend the year-end pitch competition and celebration on Dec 20, 2025
Empower emerging entrepreneurs in your community
Share lessons learned from your own business journey
Build meaningful professional relationships
Contribute to inclusive economic growth
Join a network of established entrepreneurs grossing $1M+ annually
Your lived experience can make all the difference
Mentors are expected to:
Commit to 6–7 weekly check-ins (virtual or in-person, 30–45 min)
Support pitch preparation and confidence-building
Attend the year-end celebration and pitch event on Saturday, December 20, 2025
Optionally continue mentoring after the program on mutually agreed terms
Mentorship topics may include:
Business model clarity
Revenue and pricing
Marketing message
Target audience
Pitch delivery and storytelling
Your lived experience and lessons learned can make all the difference in helping a new entrepreneur build something lasting.
