Uplift Mentorship Program

Committed to empowering & elevating underrepresented startup founders.

About Uplift

Our cohort will empower those that build the future, specifically focusing on women and minority founders & small business owners in New Jersey.

What’s Included

1:1 mentsorship
Group networking and education opportunities
Tailored support for CEOs, founders and owners of startups and small businesses
One-Year TechUnited Insider Plus Membership

3-Month Intensive Mentorship Program

Empowering those who build the future.

Mentee Requirements

Founder, CEO, or small business owner based in New Jersey with an active venture
Clear goals for mentorship and areas where support is needed
Willing to commit time and stay engaged throughout the 3-month cohort
Encouraged to participate in 1:1 and group sessions regularly

Mentor Requirements

Founder, CEO, or small business owner with an active venture
Willing to commit time and stay engaged throughout the 3-month cohort
Encouraged to participate in 1:1 and group sessions regularly

Empowering those who build the future.

"My match was perfect - a mix of comfort (a woman) and perspective (corporate background)"

Michele Wiemer

"The experience from the TU Mentorship Program was great. We were able to improve our Pitch Deck and advised on next steps to reach our goals."

Darleen Sawyer

"It was a great experience because apparently my Mentees felt it was worthwhile. Its all about service and if the time helps, than it is very positive to participate."

Dan Gura

"Great program and mutually beneficial"

Theresa Provost

"It was positive getting to support a young entrepreneur with an incredible idea. I had a very positive experience."

Jaramogi Adams

"This program was a pleasure to be a part of."

Derris Boomer

"I just needed to say how incredibly lucky I am to have my mentor guiding me. He is asking all the "right" questions and bringing "sniper" precision to my "wild shotgun" approach that I've been taking. Truly, truly, grateful."

Loralyn Mears

Program Benefits

Everything you need to accelerate your growth and build meaningful connections

Dedicated Mentorship Manager

Personalized guidance, logistics support, and check-ins throughout the program.

Milestone Planning

Onboarding to set measurable goals for growth.

Kickoff Call

Meet your cohort and TechUnited team, build early momentum.

Meeting Tracker

Simple tool to log sessions, takeaways, and next steps.

Office Hours

Direct advice from experienced operators at local HQs.

Educational Events

Fundraising, PR, pitch decks, strategy, and more.

Live Q&As

Interactive sessions with top leaders like Marc Lore and Verizon’s Aparna Khurjekar.

Pitch Opportunities

Present to investors and the TechUnited community.

AI Demo Night Access

Showcase to press, partners, and investors.

TechUnited Membership

One year of events, connections, and visibility.

65,000+ Network Access

Warm intros to collaborators, funders, and advisors.

Job & Gig Leads

Exclusive opportunities within the TechUnited network.

Catalyst Award Eligibility

Recognition for innovation and impact.

Media & Social Spotlights

Newsletter, LinkedIn, and press exposure.

Travel & Lodging Stipends

Support for in-person events.

Featured Mentors

Adem Ogunc

Co-Founder & Creative Director

Well Woven

Ari Rabban

CEO & Co-Founder

Phone.com

Dawn Fallon

Founder & CEO

New Dawn Communications

Pradeep Kumar Gohil

Founder & CEO

World Micro Stock Exchange

Soojin Choung

CEO

Witness Creative Partners Inc.

Theresa Provost

CHQ Finance

IBM

Aimen Kamran

Sales Manager

Nestle

Birgitta Koskinen

Business Development Consultant

BK & Associates

Jacob Shulman

Strategic Advisor & Sr. Assoc. Attorney

McCarter & English, LLP

Rahul Mehendale

CEO

Live150

Steve Socolof

Managing Partner

Tech Council Ventures

Zaid Khan

Founder & Managing Partner

Manhattan Global Partners

Al Torres

Technology Partnerships

Brand Innovators

Dan Gura, PharmD, MPH

Business Development Director

Hugo Neu Corporation

Jaramogi K Adams

Founder & CEO

Jarkara Strategies, LLC

Shounak Sarkar

Head of Model Risk Management

Cross River

Subrat Nayak

Founder & Executive Chairman

Vetty

Zoya Lehrer

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