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Become a mentor

You've built things. Help someone build theirs.

The Foundry mentor network is 200+ operators, investors, and alumni who spend a little time with the founders coming up behind them. Bring what you learned the hard way.

Why mentor here
Matched, not assigned

You tell us your wedge and the stage you’re best with. We match you with founders where you’ll actually move the needle — never at random.

As light as you want

A meeting a month, weekly office hours, or just warm intros. You set the commitment, and we never overbook you.

Real founders, real stakes

600+ student founders across every school at UVA, from a 2 a.m. idea to a company past first revenue. One conversation can change the trajectory.

The Foundry AT UVAMentor intake
Foundry Mentoring · Spring 2026

Lend a founder your hard-won lessons.

Six quick questions about you and how you like to help. We'll match you with founders at your stage and wedge — never assigned at random — and keep the commitment exactly as light as you tell us.

200+
Mentors in the network
$100k
E-Cup Launch cash prizes
Takes about 2 minutes