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MENTORING

MENTORING. A guide to finding employment and fulfillment for the “overqualified” By Don Morrison, “Serial Entrepreneur”. MENTORING. It sucks to be “in transition” Loss of self esteem Loss of income /Financial pressure Age discrimination (“sorry, but you’re overqualified”)

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  1. MENTORING A guide to finding employment and fulfillment for the “overqualified” By Don Morrison, “Serial Entrepreneur”

  2. MENTORING It sucks to be “in transition” • Loss of self esteem • Loss of income /Financial pressure • Age discrimination (“sorry, but you’re overqualified”) • Rusty job seeking skills

  3. MENTORING “When one door closes, another door opens” • Take advantage of the “opportunity” to reinvent and reinvigorate yourself. • You now have time to get in shape you didn’t have before (no more excuses) • Focus not on how others can help you, but how you can help others. • Understand and utilize all your resources

  4. MENTORING Resources • Networking organizations/opportunities - ExecuNet - Project Hope - Habitat for Humanity - Mentoring • Financial resources - Educational resources - Unemployment claims - Social Security • LinkedIn

  5. MENTORING LinkedIn • Complete profile • List core skills • Smiling picture • Ask for recommendations • Look at contact’s contacts- ask for intros • Check out who’s checking you out

  6. MENTORING “It’s not what you know, but who you know” • Most recruiters will tell you the majority of jobs are found through networking, not responding to job posting sites. • A recent study show that 66% of companies use LinkedIn as part of their recruiting process. • Take it off-line • It’s all about networking

  7. MENTORING Why mentoring? • It make you feel good- helping others less experienced • “Over qualified” becomes “this person knows what they’re talking about. • You meet lots of people - Young entrepreneurs - Investors - Business owners - Other mentors • Many mentoring situations will turn into opportunities

  8. MENTORING Manage your expectations • Don’t go into it looking for a job • Go into it trying to help others • Be flexible • Be patient • Be realistic • The more you give, the more you get

  9. MENTORING How do I become a mentor? • Research the new business start-up incubator and accelerators in the area • Prepare your skill set profile as hand out • Contact the head of each incubator and let it be known you would like to help • Just do it

  10. MENTORING What is mentoring? • It’s sharing your experience • It’s being a coach • It’s being a cheerleader • It’s opening doors for others

  11. MENTORING What are the mentoring opportunities in the area? • Innovation Works (Alpha Labs, and i-6) -Jim Jens, Director • CMU’s Project Olympus - Kit Needham, Executive Director • Youngstown Business Incubator - Jim Cossler, Executive Director • The eCenter @ Linden Point (Grove City College) • Yvonne English, Executive Director • Revv Oakland • Beauty Shop (East Liberty) • Energy Innovation Center (EIC) • Duquense (TBD)

  12. MENTORING How to get started? • Research and attend events • Meet as many people as you can at each event • Collect and exchange business cards • Connect on LinkedIn

  13. MENTORING The rewards you receive will be proportionate to the time you invest. Pay it forward.

  14. MENTORING Q & A

  15. Mission Statement We are committed to promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the Oh-Penn region by providing education, mentorship and business resources as well as professional and technical assistance to help new and emerging STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) companies to grow and prosper. By fulfilling this mission, we will create jobs and attract new companies thereby fueling the economic growth and prosperity of the region. Objectives This project will benefit a wide range of stakeholders in the Oh-Penn region and beyond. Key stakeholders include incubator companies and their employees, the community at large and area educational institutions. Benefits to Incubator Companies Reduced Barriers to Entry Networking Mentorship Education Guidance Increased Visibility and Stature Lower Cost of Labor Benefits to the Community Job Creation Diversified Local Economy Enhanced Image Increased Entrepreneurship Business Development Increased Tax Revenue More Vibrant Community www.eCenterLindenPointe.com

  16. Services The services available at the eCenter@LindenPointe vary based on whether a client is an incubator tenant or an affiliate member (a virtual client that does not rent an incubator suite). • Facility-Based: • Incubator Suite Rental • Security, janitorial, landscaping and parking • Mailing Address and Package Reception • Business Center Use • Wireless Internet Access • Business Services Assistance • Business Assessment, Coaching and Mentorship: • Business Coaching • Mentoring from successful business owners and industry experts • Formation of an Advisory Board • Continuous Monitoring of Client Progress • Capital and Financing: • “Elevator Pitch” Work • Develop relationships with Angel Investors • Assist with search for Venture Capital • Facilitate Corporate Partnerships • Provide mentors to assist with capital issues • Networking and Education: • Internal eCenter networking • Networking with LindenPointe companies • Educational Events and Programs • Entrepreneur-specific Events and Meetings • Seminars on specific “hot” topics www.eCenterLindenPointe.com

  17. Graduate Congratulations to Jon Stephenson and Empire Streaming on a successful eCenter Graduation. We know that you are destined to do great things in the world! Pictured here with Congressman Mike Kelly www.eCenterLindenPointe.com

  18. New • Client: • Tenant The eCenter@LindenPointe welcomes new tenant… www.eCenterLindenPointe.com

  19. New Client: • Tenant The eCenter@LindenPointe welcomesnew tenant… Anderal Technologies Electronically Assisted Manufacturing (EAM) Ron Anderson, President Dr. John Roth Senior Technical Advisor Penn State Behrend www.eCenterLindenPointe.com

  20. The eCenter@LindenPointe welcomes new affiliate client… • New Client: • Affiliate Prodacy.com Partnership between Jon Stephenson (Empire Streaming) and Andrew Rademacher (Stem Footwear). The company is designing a new type of eCommerce platform (drag and drop) with an integrated warehousing option. www.eCenterLindenPointe.com

  21. The eCenter@LindenPointe welcomes new affiliate client… • New Client: • Affiliate App using Social Stories to help to improve the lives of autistic children by helping them to be more prepared for social situations www.eCenterLindenPointe.com

  22. New Client: • Affiliate The eCenter@LindenPointe welcomes new affiliate client… CityLearn “Get lost in the culture. Not in the City.” Gamification technology to help foreign exchange students, tourists and business travelers to instantly be comfortable navigating a new city Founder, Josh Fischer, with Associate Supreme Court Justice, Clarence Thomas www.eCenterLindenPointe.com

  23. New Client: • Affiliate The eCenter@LindenPointe welcomes new affiliate client… Peace of mind and blended value to millennial women through premium natural skincare products and philanthropic messaging www.eCenterLindenPointe.com

  24. Get Involved! • There are a number of ways that you can be involved in this exciting venture. • Tenants: We’re looking for prospective companies to apply to become tenant clients. The best fit would be a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics-related venture that is less than three years old with an entrepreneur owner or management team that is willing to be coached and is ready for success. Other prospects include spin-offs of existing companies, new company divisions tasked with developing new product lines and potentially satellite locations for companies wishing to locate in the region (on a case-by-case basis). • Affiliates: We’re also looking for companies that can benefit from our program but that might not need to occupy a suite in the incubator. There are different levels of membership and the application process varies. We also have affiliate memberships for companies that wish to use the incubator amenities. • Mentors: Interested in sharing your wisdom and experience with entrepreneurs? Want to get back into the game? Serve on a client company’s Advisory Board or mentor students with new business ideas! www.eCenterLindenPointe.com

  25. Make Contact! • If any of the options interest you, please send me an email and let me know how you’d like to get involved. • Yvonne English: yenglish@lindenpointe.com • If you’d like to mentor, please send your C.V./Resumé. • Don’t forget to connect with us on LinkedIn! www.eCenterLindenPointe.com

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