Startup World Cup, the world’s largest and most prestigious startup pitch competition, is proud to announce the expansion of its Mentor Program, now featuring a global community of over 200 experienced mentors—with more joining every week. The program provides free, high-impact mentorship to startups at all stages, across all regions.
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Startup World Cup Expands Global Mentor Program, Offering Free Expert Guidance to Startups Worldwide
The Mentor Program connects founders with world-class experts, including investors, serial entrepreneurs, and senior industry leaders, who offer strategic guidance across a wide range of topics—from fundraising and go-to-market strategies to scaling operations and product development. This initiative is built to help startups grow smarter and faster by learning from those who have successfully walked the path before.
Match-Make with a Mentor:
Startups seeking high-quality, no-cost mentorship from our network of experienced and reputable mentors are invited to find a mentor from the Startup World Cup Mentor’s page at: https://www.startupworldcup.io/mentor-program
Once a startup identifies a suitable mentor, they can reach out using the email address provided on the website. All startups within the Startup World Cup ecosystem can expect a response from our distinguished mentors upon contacting them.
“We’ve already onboarded over 200 incredible mentors from around the world—and we are just getting started,” said Anis Uzzaman, Chairman of Startup World Cup. “This program is about unlocking access to real-world insights and networks that can meaningfully accelerate a founder’s journey.”
Calling For New Mentors:
In parallel, Startup World Cup is actively inviting new mentors to join this growing global initiative. Ideal mentors include seasoned investors, founders with successful exits, executive-level innovators, and experienced startup advisors who are passionate about empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.
As a Startup World Cup mentor, you will:
- Share your expertise with high-potential startups
- Inspire and shape the next wave of innovation
- Connect with a worldwide community of founders and fellow mentors
Mentors can apply here: https://www.startupworldcup.io/mentor-app
The Startup World Cup Mentor Program is a volunteer-based initiative, and all mentorship is provided at no cost to participating startups.
About Startup World Cup:
Startup World Cup is a global conference and competition that brings together top startups, investors, entrepreneurs, and tech CEOs from around the world. Organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures, the competition spans over 100 regional events across six continents, culminating in a Grand Finale on October 17th, 2025 with a $1 million investment prize.
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Startup World Cup Expands Global Mentor Program, Offering Free Expert Guidance to Startups Worldwide
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Janice Mok
Senior Marketing Manager
janice@pegasusventures.com
