Our global survey of 500 young entrepreneurs identified mentorship as the #1 resource they wish they had access to when starting their businesses.
The Mentorship Gap
While funding often dominates conversations about entrepreneurship support, our research shows that founders with dedicated mentors are 3x more likely to successfully scale their businesses past the first year.
What Works
We profile successful mentorship programs in Japan, Greece, and Pakistan that have created structured support systems for young founders, including peer mentoring, industry expert matching, and reverse mentoring opportunities.