Become a Mentor!
Are you a motivated industry leader with a passion for helping student founders? Apply to be an Almaworks mentor! We are proud to be supported by some of the most influential entrepreneurs and leaders in the NYC startup community.
To indicate your interest in mentoring, feel free to email us at almaworks@columbia.edu.
Mentorship Benefits
Network
Create lasting relationships with top Columbia University entrepreneurs and industry-leading mentors
Access to the Almaworks and CORE alumni network and private events
Branding
Firm logo featured as a sponsor on the CORE and Almaworks website
Additional paid sponsorship available upon further request
Access
Unlimited passes to future Almaworks Demo Days
Priority access to CORE events and festivals. In the past, we’ve held events with Peter Thiel (Paypal, Palantir), Jack Dorsey (Twitter, Square), Alexis Ohanian (Reddit), and Drew Houston (Dropbox)
Reach
Free on-campus space reservations for firm events
Access to resume drops of Columbia students interested in entrepreneurship related opportunities
Promotion of firm events and materials through CORE and Almaworks social media and newsletters with a collective reach of over 7,000 members of the Columbia community
Mentorship Responsibilities and Expectations
Join at least one Friday session from 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Willingness to extend conversations and mentorship beyond the Friday sessions
Frank and honest advice for the startups
Clear communication of scheduling conflicts and changes as soon as possible
Next Steps
Interested in joining the Almaworks family? Please email any questions to almaworks@columbia.edu.