welcome to the University of Wyoming’s
Venture Mentoring Service (VMS)
By bringing together a diverse community of professionals, we provide entrepreneurs access to venture guidance across various industries and expertise within the UW community and throughout the state of Wyoming.
Based on the successful model used by the renowned Venture Mentoring Service
(VMS) program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, our mentors are members of a distinguished network of expert professionals who share the goal of strengthening Wyoming’s startup culture.
FOR
MENTORS
We’re looking for mentors with expertise in business formation and operations, along with advisory skills and a willingness to give back. As a mentor, your contribution will be invaluable, shaping the future of promising ventures. You can expand your professional network and gain satisfaction from helping others succeed.
Listening, coaching, and advising are crucial, and your honest feedback will be appreciated. The entrepreneur executes, but your guidance serves as their compass. Two core principles are confidentiality and conflict of interest. Mentors must protect sensitive information and adhere to the UW VMS Statement of Principles. Financial involvement with ventures is prohibited.
Expectations
- Commit 2 to 5 hours monthly.
- Meetings can be in person or via Zoom.
- Attendance at regular events is encouraged.
FOR
VENTURES
We’re looking for entrepreneurs with impressive, promising ventures at all stages of development throughout Wyoming who have been affiliated with UW as a student, graduate student, faculty member, alumni, or another UW-funded organization.
Ventures must be ready to receive guidance and honest feedback from mentors to grow their business.
Expectations
- Commit 2 to 5 hours monthly.
- Meetings can be in person or via Zoom.
- Attendance at regular events is encouraged.
Have questions or want
more information?
contact us
Email us at vms@uwyo.edu. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. We’re here to support you every step of the way!
