The University of Tampa Lowth Entrepreneurship Center’s Post

I have always valued the importance of mentorship.      I’ve had great mentors to help me advance my career, and I’ve seen how fulfilling it can be for former entrepreneurs to mentor up-and-comers. I genuinely believe it’s a mutually beneficial relationship!      If you’re retired or have sold your business, here’s how becoming a mentor can bring value to your life:      ➡️ Expand your network - Building connections with entrepreneurs or executives can open doors to new ventures, partnerships, and professional relationships.       ️️➡️ Gain new perspectives - Mentorship is a two-way street. Engaging with current owners can expose you to fresh perspectives and innovative ideas.      ➡️ Expand your impact - There’s something profoundly fulfilling about guiding others to success. Mentoring allows you to leave a lasting, positive mark on someone’s entrepreneurial journey.      What are your thoughts on and experience with mentorship? Please share in the comments.    #Mentorship #Mentor #Entrepreneurship #Network #Community     https://lnkd.in/gQg4tXNa  

Leading with lessons, growing with gratitude. 🌱 As a founder, I’ve come to realize that teaching doesn’t just happen in classrooms, and learning doesn’t end with a degree. In this ever-evolving entrepreneurial journey, every day presents new lessons. Teachers appear in many forms—mentors, team members, customers, and even competitors. They teach us patience, resilience, the art of failing forward, and the importance of constantly evolving. Whether it's that one professor who believed in my vision, or the employees who challenge me to grow as a leader—each has left a lasting impact on how I lead today. On this Teacher’s Day, I’m reminded that the best teachers don't just give answers—they inspire us to find our own. To all the mentors, formal or informal, thank you for shaping not just our minds but our entrepreneurial spirit. Here’s to the ones who taught us to think big, act boldly, and never stop learning. 💡🙏 #Elecomedia #TeachersDay #FoundersJourney #LeadershipLessons #Entrepreneurship #LifelongLearning #MentorshipMatters #Gratitude

Which path is most realistic for you? Here are few indicators... If you’ve had a long, successful career in your field, you may have the experience necessary for entrepreneurship and might not need to find a dedicated mentor (but it can’t hurt). Bonus points for putting in time with leadership positions. If you’ve spent a few years at a desk job but have realized that the 9 to 5 grind is not for you, then mentorship might provide you with the escape you need. If you’ve attended a prestigious school with access to the latest innovative technologies, then you may already have the chops for entrepreneurship. (I highly recommend you still seek the company of a mentor if you’re in this position.) If you’re feeling the squeeze from inflation and need a side hustle to earn extra income, you’ll still likely need to find someone older and wiser to call on for the occasional piece of advice. They can help you navigate the hidden dangers—and advantages—of entrepreneurship. #e2E #KnowledgeIsPower #DecadesInIndustry #ExperienceMastery #LeverageWisdom #SeasonedMentor #LeadershipBonus #Escape9to5 #PrestigiousSchoolAccess #InnovationChops #SideHustleSqueeze #OlderWiserAdvice #HiddenDangersOfEntrepreneurship #AdvantagesOfEntrepreneurship

Which path is most realistic for you? Here are few indicators... If you’ve had a long, successful career in your field, you may have the experience necessary for entrepreneurship and might not need to find a dedicated mentor (but it can’t hurt). Bonus points for putting in time with leadership positions. If you’ve spent a few years at a desk job but have realized that the 9 to 5 grind is not for you, then mentorship might provide you with the escape you need. If you’ve attended a prestigious school with access to the latest innovative technologies, then you may already have the chops for entrepreneurship. (I highly recommend you still seek the company of a mentor if you’re in this position.) If you’re feeling the squeeze from inflation and need a side hustle to earn extra income, you’ll still likely need to find someone older and wiser to call on for the occasional piece of advice. They can help you navigate the hidden dangers—and advantages—of entrepreneurship. #e2E #KnowledgeIsPower #DecadesInIndustry #ExperienceMastery #LeverageWisdom #SeasonedMentor #LeadershipBonus #Escape9to5 #PrestigiousSchoolAccess #InnovationChops #SideHustleSqueeze #OlderWiserAdvice #HiddenDangersOfEntrepreneurship #AdvantagesOfEntrepreneurship

Which path is most realistic for you? Here are few indicators... If you’ve had a long, successful career in your field, you may have the experience necessary for entrepreneurship and might not need to find a dedicated mentor (but it can’t hurt). Bonus points for putting in time with leadership positions. If you’ve spent a few years at a desk job but have realized that the 9 to 5 grind is not for you, then mentorship might provide you with the escape you need. If you’ve attended a prestigious school with access to the latest innovative technologies, then you may already have the chops for entrepreneurship. (I highly recommend you still seek the company of a mentor if you’re in this position.) If you’re feeling the squeeze from inflation and need a side hustle to earn extra income, you’ll still likely need to find someone older and wiser to call on for the occasional piece of advice. They can help you navigate the hidden dangers—and advantages—of entrepreneurship. #e2E #KnowledgeIsPower #DecadesInIndustry #ExperienceMastery #LeverageWisdom #SeasonedMentor #LeadershipBonus #Escape9to5 #PrestigiousSchoolAccess #InnovationChops #SideHustleSqueeze #OlderWiserAdvice #HiddenDangersOfEntrepreneurship #AdvantagesOfEntrepreneurship

Which path is most realistic for you? Here are few indicators... If you’ve had a long, successful career in your field, you may have the experience necessary for entrepreneurship and might not need to find a dedicated mentor (but it can’t hurt). Bonus points for putting in time with leadership positions. If you’ve spent a few years at a desk job but have realized that the 9 to 5 grind is not for you, then mentorship might provide you with the escape you need. If you’ve attended a prestigious school with access to the latest innovative technologies, then you may already have the chops for entrepreneurship. (I highly recommend you still seek the company of a mentor if you’re in this position.) If you’re feeling the squeeze from inflation and need a side hustle to earn extra income, you’ll still likely need to find someone older and wiser to call on for the occasional piece of advice. They can help you navigate the hidden dangers—and advantages—of entrepreneurship. #e2E #KnowledgeIsPower #DecadesInIndustry #ExperienceMastery #LeverageWisdom #SeasonedMentor #LeadershipBonus #Escape9to5 #PrestigiousSchoolAccess #InnovationChops #SideHustleSqueeze #OlderWiserAdvice #HiddenDangersOfEntrepreneurship #AdvantagesOfEntrepreneurship

Which path is most realistic for you? Here are few indicators... If you’ve had a long, successful career in your field, you may have the experience necessary for entrepreneurship and might not need to find a dedicated mentor (but it can’t hurt). Bonus points for putting in time with leadership positions. If you’ve spent a few years at a desk job but have realized that the 9 to 5 grind is not for you, then mentorship might provide you with the escape you need. If you’ve attended a prestigious school with access to the latest innovative technologies, then you may already have the chops for entrepreneurship. (I highly recommend you still seek the company of a mentor if you’re in this position.) If you’re feeling the squeeze from inflation and need a side hustle to earn extra income, you’ll still likely need to find someone older and wiser to call on for the occasional piece of advice. They can help you navigate the hidden dangers—and advantages—of entrepreneurship. #e2E #KnowledgeIsPower #DecadesInIndustry #ExperienceMastery #LeverageWisdom #SeasonedMentor #LeadershipBonus #Escape9to5 #PrestigiousSchoolAccess #InnovationChops #SideHustleSqueeze #OlderWiserAdvice #HiddenDangersOfEntrepreneurship #AdvantagesOfEntrepreneurship

Which path is most realistic for you? Here are few indicators... If you’ve had a long, successful career in your field, you may have the experience necessary for entrepreneurship and might not need to find a dedicated mentor (but it can’t hurt). Bonus points for putting in time with leadership positions. If you’ve spent a few years at a desk job but have realized that the 9 to 5 grind is not for you, then mentorship might provide you with the escape you need. If you’ve attended a prestigious school with access to the latest innovative technologies, then you may already have the chops for entrepreneurship. (I highly recommend you still seek the company of a mentor if you’re in this position.) If you’re feeling the squeeze from inflation and need a side hustle to earn extra income, you’ll still likely need to find someone older and wiser to call on for the occasional piece of advice. They can help you navigate the hidden dangers—and advantages—of entrepreneurship. #e2E #KnowledgeIsPower #DecadesInIndustry #ExperienceMastery #LeverageWisdom #SeasonedMentor #LeadershipBonus #Escape9to5 #PrestigiousSchoolAccess #InnovationChops #SideHustleSqueeze #OlderWiserAdvice #HiddenDangersOfEntrepreneurship #AdvantagesOfEntrepreneurship

Which path is most realistic for you? Here are few indicators... If you’ve had a long, successful career in your field, you may have the experience necessary for entrepreneurship and might not need to find a dedicated mentor (but it can’t hurt). Bonus points for putting in time with leadership positions. If you’ve spent a few years at a desk job but have realized that the 9 to 5 grind is not for you, then mentorship might provide you with the escape you need. If you’ve attended a prestigious school with access to the latest innovative technologies, then you may already have the chops for entrepreneurship. (I highly recommend you still seek the company of a mentor if you’re in this position.) If you’re feeling the squeeze from inflation and need a side hustle to earn extra income, you’ll still likely need to find someone older and wiser to call on for the occasional piece of advice. They can help you navigate the hidden dangers—and advantages—of entrepreneurship. #e2E #KnowledgeIsPower #DecadesInIndustry #ExperienceMastery #LeverageWisdom #SeasonedMentor #LeadershipBonus #Escape9to5 #PrestigiousSchoolAccess #InnovationChops #SideHustleSqueeze #OlderWiserAdvice #HiddenDangersOfEntrepreneurship #AdvantagesOfEntrepreneurship

Which path is most realistic for you? Here are few indicators... If you’ve had a long, successful career in your field, you may have the experience necessary for entrepreneurship and might not need to find a dedicated mentor (but it can’t hurt). Bonus points for putting in time with leadership positions. If you’ve spent a few years at a desk job but have realized that the 9 to 5 grind is not for you, then mentorship might provide you with the escape you need. If you’ve attended a prestigious school with access to the latest innovative technologies, then you may already have the chops for entrepreneurship. (I highly recommend you still seek the company of a mentor if you’re in this position.) If you’re feeling the squeeze from inflation and need a side hustle to earn extra income, you’ll still likely need to find someone older and wiser to call on for the occasional piece of advice. They can help you navigate the hidden dangers—and advantages—of entrepreneurship. #e2E #KnowledgeIsPower #DecadesInIndustry #ExperienceMastery #LeverageWisdom #SeasonedMentor #LeadershipBonus #Escape9to5 #PrestigiousSchoolAccess #InnovationChops #SideHustleSqueeze #OlderWiserAdvice #HiddenDangersOfEntrepreneurship #AdvantagesOfEntrepreneurship