Mentor the next generation of Innovation Leaders

The Mentor Network is a community of experienced professionals who support our Innovation Fellows in the journey towards changing the African Narrative

Join the Network

Methods of Participation

Learning Sessions

Teach and equip our young fellows with industry expertise and technical skills through interactive learning sessions

Project Advisory

An opportunity to guide the projects developed by our innovation fellows

Coaching

Interact one on one with our fellows in providing guidance and training to help them achieve specific goals in their roles

Methods of Participation

Learning Sessions

Teach and equip our young fellows with industry expertise and technical skills through interactive learning session

Project Advisory

An opportunity to guide the projects developed by our innovation fellows

Coaching

Interact one on one with our fellows in providing guidance and training to help them achieve specific goals in their roles

Mentor Testimonials

As a South African transplant to Silicon Valley, I believe the work IAN is doing is important, and exciting. And as a seasoned brand strategist, I know that a strong brand—one that's relevant, differentiated, and imbued with purpose—has the power to unlock IAN's potential and broaden your impact. I'd like to help and be a part of that

Shekha Wilson-

Brand Strategy Consultant

Having experienced the power of mentorship and investment in my own career, I am now in a position to give back and found this to be great way of doing so. I strongly believe that it takes a village to change the world and I’m committed to do my part.

Ricardo Mozzini-

Billing Support Manager, LinkedIn

I've always been passionate about helping startups who are crossing hurdles I crossed years ago, IAN presented an ideal opportunity for me to do so. Through my interaction with the fellows, I've learnt a lot and gathered inspiration from seeing young people step up passionately to immerse themselves in solving some of the continent's biggest challenges. Super proud of them for taking this journey and I’m honored to be associated with IAN

Charles Kithika-

Program Manager, Microsoft

Nothing makes a mentor’s experience more enjoyable than working with people who are not only passionate about learning, but proactive about setting their own goals and putting in the work to achieve them. Every mentoring session with the fellows has been so energizing, and I can’t wait to see what the team builds.

Rehema Wachira-

Software Developer, Andela

I believe mentors empower people to see possible futures and then try to build them. What I love about being a mentor is being able to guide talented individuals who are attempting to build things that will impact not just themselves, but also their communities, and IAN innovation fellows are doing just that.