The Venture Mentoring Team (VMT) Mentor badge is awarded for completing VMT’s Welcome to the VMT course.
This badge recognizes mentors who have completed the foundational onboarding program and demonstrated an understanding of VMT’s mission, mentoring philosophy, and core values. Establishing a shared framework ensures mentors are aligned in purpose, approach, and expectations when supporting founders.
Through this course, mentors gain valuable knowledge and skills in:
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Understanding VMT’s mentoring model and guiding principles.
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Applying the core values that shape mentor-founder interactions.
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Navigating the structure, expectations, and responsibilities of serving as a VMT mentor.