werk1 Mentoring: with Expert knowledge to your success
The new mentoring program for our WERK1 community is here! Are you facing a specific challenge or looking to take your knowledge in a particular area to the next level? Then our mentoring program is exactly what you need.
Learn more about how the program is structured:
Founder mentoring: exclusive mentoring for werk1 startups
The Founder Mentoring is a core component of our Incubation Program. The goal is to support new WERK1 startups with all questions related to the founding and growth phases of their businesses. And who could give better advice and guidance than those who have successfully walked this path? Exactly – our WERK1 alumni.
Through Founder Mentoring, we connect former and current startups to share their accumulated knowledge and valuable experiences first-hand.
benefits for you as a founder
Experience & know-how
You benefit from the entrepreneurial experience of former WERK1 startups.
You gain valuable know-how for navigating challenges across different business phases.
Competences and skill set
You further develop your own competences and resources.The new skill set serves as a solid foundation to successfully execute your next projects and tackle new challenges.
Network and partner
Through mentoring, you can build a network of valuable contacts and partnerships. This network can be a strategic asset and provide you with long-term support.
expert pool: coaching for the werk1 community
Are you a member of the WERK1 community, such as a startup team member, Coworker, Coliver, or part of the WERK1 team? Do you want to deepen your knowledge in a particular field? Then take advantage of the new Expert Pool!
Gain access to a broad network of experienced professionals from various industries. Simply sign up, get connected, and take your knowledge to the next level!
how it works
The coaching concept sounds promising? Here’s how it works:
Simply browse through our Expert Pool to find the right expert depending on your issues and topics. Use the filter function to narrow down your search. The pool features over 125 international experts from a wide range of industries. Whether you need support in finance, advanced IT skills, or advice on legal matters, the Expert Finder will help you connect with the right person and the expertise you need.
Get quick answers to urgent questions as well as the option for long-term support – it’s all up to you!
You want to become a mentor?
Do you consider yourself as an expert and enjoy sharing your knowledge and experience with others?
Does that sound like you? Then we’d love to hear from you! We’re always looking for experienced individuals to expand our network. Through evaluations and feedback, we ensure that our network always consists of qualified people.
Cassandra Jahn Mentor & Founder | Digitaleleven & Founderlake
WERK1 is a super international community with amazing startups, people and ideas. As a mentor, I really enjoy helping the startups with my know-how, exchanging ideas with them and always learning something new.
Max Kaiser Mentor, Founder &, Owner | MECS GmbH
For me, mentoring is the fastest and most effective way to access practical proven solutions. Almost every problem has already been solved countless times before. Instead of trying to tackle an issue on your own, ask yourself: “Who might have already dealt with this?”
But beware: mentors can point out different approaches and provide access to resources. The actual solution is then up to the mentee.
Georg Scheller Mentor & Owner | Scheller Mediaconsulting
I’m always happy when the most friendly Head of Startups & Operations reaches out to me – not just because I appreciate his infectious positivity, but also because (let’s be honest) this guiding spirit of WERK1 has an exceptional talent to match mentees with the right mentors.
Stefan Schaumeier Mentee & COO | B42
This might sound stupid or faked, but the truth is that just the first few hours of my mentoring experience at WERK1 have turned my professional life upside down in a positive way. Being so deeply immersed in the day-to-day business, it was and still is incredibly valuable to get an experienced, honest, and open external perspective through mentoring.
What’s more, most of us are doing what we do for the first time. Having an experienced person at your side gives you the confidence to make decisions in difficult situations.