Mentors

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The Mentor Network

What mentoring at 1752 looks like

We connect founders in our programs with operators who have done it before, offering guidance, advice, and support throughout the journey.

Guide founders

Work directly with early-stage teams as they build, scale, and raise through office hours, pitch practice, and honest advice when it counts.

Share what you know

Your experience and expertise in your field are the backbone of the program. Sharing them is what makes it work.

Give first

Join a community of entrepreneurs and mentors who work together to build successful businesses and help the next generation succeed.

Dinner guests with a USC professor
Dinner guests with USC professor
A founder talking through her plans with a mentor over open laptops
Office hours
Founders, mentors, and guests at a pitch night
Pitch night
Founders presenting to mentors and an audience
Pitch practice
Founders and investors meeting at a showcase reception
New introductions
A founder team receiving an award on stage
Judging night
Founders and mentors at a founder happy hour
Founder happy hour
Founders and mentors on a demo day panel
Demo day panel
Our Core Mentor Principles

What we stand for

Empower others

We believe in empowering others and creating opportunities for growth. We are committed to helping our fellow community members and being generous with our time, resources, and knowledge. We actively seek to collaborate with others and contribute to the success of our ecosystem.

Embrace integrity

We value honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior. We strive to maintain the highest standards of integrity in everything we do, and we hold ourselves accountable for our actions. We are committed to building trust with our stakeholders, including customers, partners, investors, and team members.

Foster respect

We believe in creating a culture of respect and inclusivity. We treat everyone with dignity and empathy, regardless of their background, beliefs, or identity. We listen to diverse perspectives, embrace constructive feedback, and engage in meaningful dialogue. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our community and beyond.

4,000+
Startups per year
540
Investments
$300M+
Deployed
$2.2B+
Raised by portfolio
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