Hynes Institute Mentoring Programs

The Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation's mission is to create and foster an interdisciplinary community of Iona students who engage in entrepreneurial learning opportunities to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Therefore, we designed our programs so that students can freely discover their purpose, passion, and interests while applying themselves to the exploration of new ideas.

An essential element of our work is to provide students with a robust mentoring program. We encourage collaboration between students and mentors to learn from each other by co-creating experiences and active engagement in our entrepreneurship community and ecosystem. We offer three distinct mentoring approaches:

  1. Entrepreneur-In-Residence Team
  2. Coaching Program
  3. Community Mentor Network

Entrepreneur-In-Residence Team

The Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR) Team serves as a guiding force for Iona students pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors. Whether in the beginning stages of exploring an idea or ready to launch a business, the EIR team will be there every step of the way— providing resources, access, and achievable goals to get to the next stage.

COACHING PROGRAM

The Hynes Startup Coaching Program helps participants scale or refine their existing business ventures-or to launch businesses they are actively preparing to bring to market. Whether your startup is brand new or already established, this is a 6-month program designed to guide you through the process of taking it to the next level,

Through the Hynes Startup Coaching Program, you will gain access to a community of experts, mentors, and seasoned entrepreneurs to guide you through your journey. 

Benefits for Participants:

  • 1:1 and Group Coaching with EIR's: Get personalized guidance and advice from Hynes Institute's experienced mentors, innovators and industry experts.
  • Supportive Community: Connect with others to share ideas, find team members, and exchange tips. Engage in group discussions with peers
  • Exclusive Resources: Utilize resources like Al tools, lab space at GaelVentures, workshops, and more. Gain access to expert guidance on fundraising strategies, legal advice, and other specialized areas through our network of external mentors. 

This program is open to ventures at various stages of growth and development; whether you just launched your business or you are already making revenue. Applications from individuals or teams who are still in the idea phase will not be considered. Only six participants will be selected for the cohort. 

Community Mentor Network

The Community Mentor Network leverages our larger entrepreneurship community by bringing together alumni, industry leaders, advisors, faculty, and investors to support Iona student entrepreneurs' personal and professional development. This network creates transformative learning experiences and environments for Iona students and mentors alike. Students can take advantage of this community through:

  • Participating in mentor-facilitated workshops
  • Attending Entrepreneur Talks (E-Talks) showcasing entrepreneurial experiences
  • Networking, presenting, and receiving feedback at community meetups
  • Receiving business coaching through courses, competitions, etc.
  • Connecting with mentors through one-on-one pairings

Get connected to a mentorship opportunity!

If you would like to participate in a mentoring program through the Hynes Institute, please reach out to Lendynette Pacheco-Jorge at lpachecojorge@iona.edu.

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