During the masterclass you will study theory and best practices. There is also plenty of time for reflection on your own experiences as well as those of your fellow participants. In the 2^nd session, an experienced startup mentor will attend as a guest lecturer to further inspire you.

You will study the following subjects:

• Functions and roles of the mentor or coach.
• Effective mentoring and coaching skills.
• Mentoring startups in incubators or accelerators.

This masterclass is designed for startup coaches and start-up mentors. In particular those working in the context of an entrepreneurship programme, such as a startup incubator or accelerator. Whether you are a seasoned mentor or a relative newcomer, we look forward to welcoming you.

You will receive a Certificate of Attendance from the University of Amsterdam.

*UvA alumni get a 10% discount. Fees are VAT-exempt.

In between the 2 meetings at the Leonardo Royal hotel, 2 informal discussion sessions will be organised in collaboration with startup accelerator Rockstart based in Amsterdam about startup mentoring. These sessions will also be open to Rockstart’s mentors to facilitate the informal exchange of experiences between startup mentors. Due to covid-19 regulations these sessions might take place online.

This masterclass is a collaboration between Amsterdam Business School, the Municipality of Amsterdam and Innovation Exchange Amsterdam (IXA).

'Lovely course where you learn the practical and scientific side of mentoring startups.'

'I have learned how to accelerate startups to become a scale up.'

'In this course you will get a more functional knowledge for providing mentoring in a professional and clear-cut way.'

 'I didn’t have a mentor of my own, so I had to learn through making mistakes'

Read the interview with alumnus Reddy Bhimireddy.