“Being a part of the Mentor Connect program has been an incredible experience. The knowledge and experience we’ve been able to glean from our mentors has proven invaluable to us in helping to get our business established.”

“Having people to bounce ideas off, discuss challenges, and celebrate wins with helps keep us motivated to achieve our business goals. Without our mentors, we would not be where we are today.”

“Being a mentor in the Mentor Connect program is a personally rewarding experience. I enjoy listening to passionate individuals talk about their ideas, while supporting the development of our next generation of local entrepreneurs.”

“It is a privilege to be part of the Mentor Connect Program. As a mentor, I have been inspired by the next generation of Cape Breton’s entrepreneurs and by their passion and commitment to bringing their innovative and creative ideas to life.”

“I’ve been working with my own start ups and others for over 10 years. The early stages are always exciting because the possibilities seem limitless. Mentoring at this stage is vital, because it’s often a balancing act between ensuring that the enthusiasm of the founders remains high, while tempering it with a realistic understanding of the challenges they will face.”

“My experience with Mentor Connect has been very personally rewarding. It’s a great feeling to be able to translate my own experiences into valuable advice that directly impacts young entrepreneurs enabling them to more quickly and efficiently build their businesses and develop new products.”

“Working with local Cape Breton companies, helping these creative entrepreneurs get to the next critical stage of their business development, is extremely rewarding. Mentor Connect is a positive force for ventures and mentors alike.”