2025 - Mentor Sign up
We would love for you to join us for this exciting startup event!
Date TBD - Share your interest now to join our contact list.
Join us for TechStars Startup Weekend at Miami University! By volunteering, you'll have the chance to guide young entrepreneurs with your expertise, connect with fellow professionals, and experience the excitement of innovation firsthand. Watch to learn more and consider being a part of this incredible weekend. If you're interested, fill out the form. We can't wait to see you there!
You probably have questions and we have answers (see below).
faq
What does the time commitment look like?
Mentors can sign up for time blocks throughout the day/evening of Saturday, for a weekend early in November 2025. We also encourage mentors to sign up to judge for the final pitches on Sunday. We are confident that even if you mentor and work with specific teams you can be impartial in adjudicating teams.
What would I be doing as a mentor?
You would provide your industry expertise and business experience to student teams as they develop a problem statement centered around their idea. As they create and validate their innovative solution, you will be helping them to determine if their solution is viable. Mentors serve as expert resources, soundboards, and coaches for some of our more than 20 student teams.
How will I know which teams I should work with?
We have a small Student Leadership Team who will get familiar with all of the mentor’s backgrounds. They will also get a pulse for what teams need, and in doing so, they will be able to pair mentors with teams that need their help.
When will I get the logistical details for the weekend?
You will get an email with parking, building location, mentor and judging tips, etc., two weeks prior to the event.
If you have additional questions, please reach out to Geoff Zoeckler (zoecklgg@miamioh.edu) or Meghan Smith (smith480@miamioh.edu).