About this Event
Mentorship Nights: Feedback, Customers, and Momentum for Early-Stage Startups
Mentorship Nights are part of the i413 4-month Mentorship Program, designed for strong Accelerator applicants who weren’t selected for the current cohort but show clear potential.
Rather than sending these founders away, we invite them into a structured monthly series where they refine their pitch, pressure-test their strategy, and connect with mentors and potential customers in the community.
Startups are here to change the world, and we’re here to help them. Everyone has something to give and something to learn. You don’t have to know what that is when you walk in—that’s what we’re here for. The right conversation can save you months of wasted effort.
Why It Matters
- Founders get real-time, actionable feedback.
- Mentors and attendees get early access to emerging companies.
- Our ecosystem stays connected to promising startups who may apply for a future Accelerator cohort.
This is not a pitch competition.It’s not a sales event.It’s focused, founder-centered development in community.
Free to attend. Come ready to engage.
Roles
Entrepreneurs (Presenters)PRE-SELECTED from Accelerator applicant pool; committed to the 4-month series.
YOU! Mentors (Public Attendees)Anyone not presenting.
YOUR role is to:
- Ask questions
- Offer insight
- Provide constructive challenge
- Make relevant introductions
Mentor Policy
Review our Innovate413 Mentor PolicyThis policy applies to mentors and founders participating in the Innovate413 Accelerator Cohort during the active program period and in follow-up interactions that originate through the program.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Mentorship Meeting: How it works
Info: 5:00 PM – Food + Networking
Arrive, grab a bite, and meet fellow entrepreneurs, operators, and ecosystem supporters.
5:30 PM – Welcome + Format Overview
5:45 PM – Founder Pitches
Each participating startup delivers a short pitch that includes:
What they’re building
Progress since last month
A specific, focused request for feedback
6:00 PM – Structured Breakout Sessions
Attendees join small-group discussions with a founder to:
Offer practical feedback
Ask thoughtful questions
Share insights or lived experience
Provide introductions or potential customer connections
7:30 PM – Open Networking
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Hotel Northampton, 36 King Street, Northampton, United States
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