BIOMENTORS

• BioMentors are volunteers.
• Mentoring has great benefits!
  • Exclusive access to startups
  • Exclusive network of mentors
  • Giving back to your community
• BioMentors are matched with mentees on a rolling basis.
• BioMentors will give 1-2 pro bono meetings with their mentee to help advise and guide them, and are welcome to continue working together beyond that if they choose.

MENTEES

• OBI’s free BioMentoring Program helps you grow your business!
  • A recent survey from Kabbage found that only 22% of businesses had mentors when they started their business.
  • 92% of businesses who have a mentor say mentoring has directly impacted their business growth and survival.
• Mentees are matched with BioMentors on a rolling basis.
• BioMentors will give 1-2 pro bono meetings with their mentee to help advise and guide them.
• BioMentors and mentees may continue to work together beyond the initial meetings if they choose.

Please note: This OBI BioMentoring Program is specifically focused on Oregon entrepreneurs. If you identify as a woman, and are employed in bioscience and seeking professional development mentorship, consider the OBW Mentorship Program.