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Program 01

Mentoring Program

One-on-one and group mentoring from 15+ industry veterans across technology, marketing, operations, legal and finance. Get the right advice at the right time — before expensive mistakes happen.

Best suited for founders at the idea or early prototype stage who need strategic direction, domain expertise and a trusted sounding board.

At a Glance

DurationOngoing / As needed
StageIdea to Prototype
Format1-on-1 + Group
EquityNone Required
LocationAhmedabad + Remote

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What You Get

Mentoring That Goes Beyond Advice

Most accelerators give you a list of mentors and leave you to figure out how to use them. At SVIF, we actively match you with mentors who have direct experience in your domain and stage — and we facilitate structured sessions with clear outcomes.

Our mentors have built companies, led research institutions, navigated government funding, and scaled products across India. They bring real knowledge, not just frameworks.

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Structured 1-on-1 SessionsMonthly deep-dive sessions with your assigned mentor — focused on your specific challenges, not generic advice.

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Group MasterclassesBi-weekly group sessions with 5–10 startups on go-to-market, pricing, hiring, and fundraising.

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On-Demand AdvisoryAsync support between sessions via WhatsApp/email for quick decisions and blockers.

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Network AccessIntroductions to SVIF’s industry network — potential customers, partners, and collaborators.

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Milestone ReviewsQuarterly reviews to track progress, reset goals, and align mentor support with where you are.

Mentor Expertise

Domains We Cover

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Technology

Product development, tech stack, IoT, AI/ML, SaaS architecture

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Marketing & Sales

Go-to-market, brand building, digital marketing, B2B sales

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Legal & Compliance

Company formation, IP protection, contracts, DPIIT registration

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Finance & Funding

Financial modelling, grant writing, investor relations, valuations

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