KSE Mentoring Program
Grow Together with Mentors and Build the Future of Ukrainian Business
Join KSE’s mentorship programme inspired by the MIT Venture Mentoring Service.
Make a difference by collaborating with a top-tier mentors.
Why This Program?
This programme is designed to support a new generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and creators of socially meaningful initiatives in Ukraine.
We connect experienced mentors with those working on deep-tech solutions, startups, educational projects, or social enterprises — to help them grow their ideas, make stronger decisions, and evolve as leaders.
01
Based on the MIT Venture Mentoring Service Model
02
200+ mentors at MIT supported over 3,300 ventures
03
$10.4B+ raised by those ventures
04
Now, we’re building this in Ukraine — with you
Session formats
Each business is unique in its stage, needs, growth pace, and priorities.
There’s no single template — your mentorship experience is tailored and flexible but the Mentorship sessions may take different forms like:
Brainstorming
Open discussion of ideas and alternatives
Targeted sessions
Solving a specific challenge
One-on-one
Deep dives into specialized topics
Updates
Maintaining contact during project implementation
Who are the Mentees?
Mentees are entrepreneurs, innovators, and project leaders who:
Create or grow a business or project
Lead teams or launch new business initiatives within companies or organizations
Seek strategic support from experienced mentors in areas such as marketing, product, finance, legal, HR, or engineering
You are a good fit if you:
Are a founder, key contributor, or executive leader of a startup, business, or project
Are a KSE student, alumnus, faculty, or staff member; have completed or are enrolled in short-term or certificate programs; or have participated in KSE programs and projects.
Are proactive and view feedback as an opportunity to improve
Can dedicate time to developing your project and meeting regularly with mentors
Want to build something meaningful and contribute to Ukraine’s economic and social recovery
What You Get as a Mentee
Guidance from experienced mentors
Practical insights and honest feedback from leaders across industries
Belonging to a community
Of ambitious, values-driven entrepreneurs and innovators
Deep conversations and fresh perspectives
That challenge your thinking and expand your network
A shared mission
Building sustainable, ethical, and globally competitive businesses in Ukraine
Participants of the mentorship program are expected to:
Actively develop their project or business
Have a clearly defined mentorship request(e.g., strategy, scaling, team building, fundraising, business model improvement)
Communicate regularly with mentors in the agreed format
Be proactive — take action between sessions, follow up, and stay accountable for your venture’s progress
What Will You Gain as a Mentor?
The opportunity to pass on what once helped you — timely advice, a critical question, or belief in an idea.
Now, you can be the one who gives it.
01.
Being Part of a Greater Mission
Contributing to the development of strong, ethical, and sustainable businesses in Ukraine
02.
Working Alongside Fellow Experienced Mentors
Intellectual peer-to-peer exchange on equal footing
03.
Expanding Horizons and Intellectual Engagement
Projects across different industries, generations, and perspectives
Who Are the Mentors?
Experienced entrepreneurs, executives, and industry experts from Ukraine and around the world who guide founders through challenges, share practical insights, and inspire growth.
We welcome mentors with experience in:
Create or scale a business or project
Develop technological (deep-tech) or educational projects
Lead teams or launch new business initiatives within companies or organizations
Seek strategic support from experienced mentors in marketing, product, finance, legal, HR, or engineering fields
You are a good fit if you are:
A team player with a high level of emotional intelligence
Able to listen actively and communicate ideas clearly
Ready to invest time in team development systematically
Looking for a personal contribute to Ukraine’s recovery through entrepreneurship