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There you will find:</span></li></ol><ol class="c1 lst-kix_pq4kct190ee-1 start" start="1"><li class="c2"><span class="c0 c5">Their basic company information</span></li><li class="c2"><span class="c0">Their first day diagnostic interview</span></li><li class="c2"><span class="c0">Notes from previous mentors</span></li></ol><ol class="c1 lst-kix_pq4kct190ee-0" start="2"><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Get to </span><span class="c0">know</span><span class="c0"> who already mentored the startup.</span></li></ol><ol class="c1 lst-kix_pq4kct190ee-1 start" start="1"><li class="c2"><span class="c0">Sync with them on the 2-3 strengths and weaknesses of each startup.</span></li></ol><h1 class="c6" id="h.tug49w4ggkf1"><span class="c0">During your session:</span></h1><h2 class="c6" id="h.nl30xdxufowd"><span class="c5 c0">I</span><span>ntroductions</span></h2><ol class="c1 lst-kix_pq4kct190ee-0" start="3"><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Take the first 5 minutes to set up expectations for the mentoring session with the startup</span></li></ol><ol class="c1 lst-kix_pq4kct190ee-1 start" start="1"><li class="c2"><span class="c0">“In this session I will be able to do xyz…”</span></li><li class="c2"><span class="c0">“What do you expect to come out of this mentorship session?”</span></li><li class="c2"><span class="c0">Be sure all parties get on the same page</span></li></ol><ol class="c1 lst-kix_pq4kct190ee-0" start="4"><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Present yourself </span><span class="c0">in a way that the startup can better understand what your added value is for them.</span></li></ol><ol class="c1 lst-kix_pq4kct190ee-1 start" start="1"><li class="c2"><span class="c0">The startups will have access to your background/bio in the app, but its best to share a little about why you’re relevant in helping </span><span class="c0 c7">them</span><span class="c0"> specifically.</span></li></ol><ol class="c1 lst-kix_pq4kct190ee-0" start="5"><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Try to focus on their needs and challenges, and not on the solutions they suggest.</span></li><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Give them mostly hooks, not fish… but make sure they get some fish.</span></li></ol><h2 class="c6" id="h.q5gja0r8yt84"><span class="c0">Culture</span></h2><ol class="c1 lst-kix_pq4kct190ee-0" start="7"><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Be aware of cultural differences. For example, some cultures finds it impolite to disagree with you, and they will almost never tell you that they don’t agree.</span></li><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Encourage the startups to speak, and tell them it is perfectly o.k. to disagree with you.</span></li><li class="c3"><span class="c0">In some cases, being too direct can be perceived as rudeness by you, however, this is the common way of conveying messages among a different culture, hence, the startup perceives it very naturally.</span></li><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Keep in mind that conventions, solutions, preferences are different among different countries.</span></li><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Don’t be shy to ask the startups for details. Elaboration will ensure you are on the same page. Sometimes you think you know what they mean, but you really don’t. This can be due to language barriers or for other reasons.</span></li></ol><h2 class="c6" id="h.1j5mtvh8hzzq"><span class="c0">Overall Best Practices</span></h2><ol class="c1 lst-kix_pq4kct190ee-0" start="12"><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Good mentors can communicate well and provide clear reasoning for their advice.</span></li><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Turn it into </span><span class="c0">discussion</span><span class="c0">, not a lecture. Make sure you are listening (NO talking) for </span><span class="c0 c7">at least</span><span class="c0"> 50% of the time.</span></li><li class="c3"><span class="c0">It is perfectly alright to say: “I don’t know”, or “I’m not sure”.</span></li><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Lead by example. Try to give the startups examples from your real world experience. In most cases, this is a better way to drive your points.</span></li><li class="c3"><span class="c0">It is great to say: “let me think about it, and I’ll get back to you later.”</span></li><li class="c3"><span class="c0">We highly encourage you to invite another mentor to give his/her opinion.</span></li><li class="c3"><span class="c0">It is perfectly o.k. to disagree with a previous mentor, however, always try to provide the startup with the rationale behind these differences in approach so they can make up their own mind. Make sure you don’t confuse them.</span></li><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Good mentorship leads the startup in a proactive process:</span></li></ol><ol class="c1 lst-kix_pq4kct190ee-1 start" start="1"><li class="c2"><span class="c0">g</span><span class="c0">ive startups homework</span></li><li class="c2"><span class="c0">instruct them what to do and use the outcome as a baseline for your next meeting with them (or their meetings with other mentors).</span></li></ol><ol class="c1 lst-kix_pq4kct190ee-0" start="20"><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Remember that this is </span><span class="c0 c7">their</span><span class="c0"> company. Mentorship is extremely valuable, and you will often be the expert, but ultimately they will need to choose what is best for their company.</span></li></ol><h1 class="c6" id="h.fk18qhmm46kb"><span class="c0">After your session</span></h1><ol class="c1 lst-kix_pq4kct190ee-0" start="21"><li class="c3"><span class="c0">The last 10 minutes of each session is designated for you to take notes and reflect on your session. Use the Accelerator app. Please be sure to do this--for the success of the startups and the program at-large.</span></li><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Have a coffee :-)</span></li><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Everyday ends with a mentor debriefing session. We would love to have you there to share your learnings and observations from the day.</span></li></ol><h1 class="c6" id="h.to99niutqrp3"><span class="c0">Most importantly</span></h1><ol class="c1 lst-kix_pq4kct190ee-0" start="24"><li class="c3"><span class="c0">Have fun! If you have fun, everyone will benefit the most!</span></li></ol></body></html>