Mentorship

Mentors and students exploring Downtown San Jose

Connect with experienced mentors who've been where you are. Through our matching process, you'll gain guidance on everything from business strategy to technical challenges, building the advisory network that helps early-stage ventures thrive. Open to dedicated founders at any stage. 

Mentorship Opportunities

Whether you need a structured curriculum or on-demand expertise, we have a mentorship program designed to scale with you.

  Zinnstarter Mentorship SpartUp Mentorship
Structure A defined, set program with a specific curriculum. On-demand resource available whenever you need it.
Availability Competitive; limited to a set number of participants. Open-access for founders at any stage.
Matching Cohort-based placement. Targeted matching based on your current business or technical hurdles.
Mentorship Style Individualized within the program framework. Group and batch mentorship. Connect with diverse panels of experts simultaneously.

ZinnStarter

To learn more about ZinnStarter mentorship opportunities, please reach out to Professor Anuradha Basu at anu.basu@sjsu.edu.

SpartUp

Connect with a SpartUp mentor