MENTORSHIP

AEDP Business Mentorship Program

Starting and growing a business can be both exciting and challenging—but you don’t have to do it alone. The AEDP Business Mentorship Program connects Alexandria’s entrepreneurs and business owners with experienced mentors who offer insights, guidance, and connections to help navigate the local business landscape.

Our mentors have decades of experience across numerous industries with strong ties to the Alexandria business community. Whether you are seeking advice on starting up a retail business, launching a start-up, or growing your B2B business, our mentors can share their expertise and help get you connected in the Alexandria business ecosystem.

If you’re looking for mentorship or interested in giving back as a mentor, learn more below and take the next step in growing Alexandria’s business ecosystem.

Interested in being mentored?

This free program matches Alexandria entrepreneurs and emerging businesses with an Alexandria Business Mentor for a meeting to get their questions answered. Those that are interested in the AEDP Business Mentorship Program should complete our form for mentees to give us a better understanding of which mentor you should be matched with.

**AEDP will guarantee the first introduction meeting, any meetings after that will be agreed upon by the mentor/mentee.

Interested in becoming a mentor?

Are you a passionate former or current business owner that is looking for ways to give back to the business community in Alexandria? Offering your time, insights, and expertise to the next generation of Alexandria business owners is invaluable! Please complete our Business Mentor interest form to learn more about the process.

*AEDP Business Mentors agree to a first meeting with the entrepreneur they get matched with. AEDP Business Mentors will email AEDP confirming when they met up with the matched entrepreneur and next steps if appropriate.