It has never been easier to connect and chat with your mentor.

Just select a mentor or topic you want to learn about, book a call, take notes and start implementing your learnings.

Step 1

Select a mentor

Choose your mentor or the topic you want to learn about. There are two different mentor categories: New mentors and experienced mentors. While new mentors are free, experienced mentors are chargeable due to their experience.
Give it a try!

Step 2

Book a call

Select your preferred date and time. Tell the mentor about your pain points and what exactly you are looking for in your call. After booking you will get a confirmation mail with your Zoom link.

Step 3

Learn and implement

During your call you will learn a lot. Take notes and try to implement everything you've learned. Sometimes it helps to schedule a few calls with the same mentor to work on larger projects.

FAQ

  • Can I choose a mentor myself?

    Each mentor covers a specific topic and is an expert in their field. Choose the topic you want to improve upon - you're in good hands. If you are happy with the mentor, you can continue to work with him/her. If not, don't worry, just choose another mentor for your next call.

  • What is the duration of a mentoring call?

    A mentoring call usually takes 30 minutes. We believe that this is the perfect duration to exchange with your mentor in a focused manner.

  • How does a typical mentoring session look like?

    This really depends on you and your mentor. Together you will work out an individual plan that is tailormade just for you. The mentor is however responsible for pointing you in the right direction. You can help them by providing honest and important information for them to be able to help you best. The better you prepare for a call, the better for you both. Write down what you want to talk about, try to share your screen and take notes of the findings during your call.

  • What gadgets do I need to attend a call?

    Basically you only need your laptop and a stable internet connection. Included in your laptop is a microphone and some speakers that will let you talk to your mentor. It is up to you to decide whether to share your screen with them or not.

  • How can I connect with a mentor?

    In order to connect with a mentor you need to choose a plan: Go to our Pricing Page Choose the most suitable plan for you Once you have subscribed to a plan you can start to book calls: Go to our Booking Page Click on "Mentoring Call" Choose a free slot You will receive an email with your ZOOM login details At the scheduled time, click on the link in the email and connect with your mentor

  • How can I get the most out of a call?

    You need to have realistic expectations. Our mentors are here to help you succeed but they are no magicians. If you follow these tips however, you will profit a lot from your calls and hopefully achieve your goals: Preparation: Always attend a call prepared. Write down what you want to ask and be able to explain the problems you are facing with your startup. During the Call: Ask a lot of questions but as well listen carefully to what your mentor has to say. Answer all questions honestly since this is the foundation of mentoring. Do not be afraid to tell if you did not understand something. Take notes. After the Call: Study your notes and try to implement what your mentor told you to do. If something does not work or if you realize that questions arise, please note them immediately to be able to ask them in your next call.

  • I am not completely happy with my mentor. What can I do?

    We are sorry to hear that! If you are not happy with the mentor you connected with, you can simply choose another mentor for your next call. We would be, however, extremely thankful if you could write us a quick message about why you are not happy with the chosen mentor. This would help us to further improve our service.

  • I booked a call but cannot attend. What can I do?

    Such situations can happen, do not worry, but please note: Booked calls need to be cancelled at least 24h before taking place If you did not cancel your call and the mentor was ready to coach you, we unfortunately need to count this as an attended call.

  • How do you recruit mentors?

    Every The Open Firm mentor has been working with us for a long time. They have been supporting us during several different ventures and have proven extremely valuable. We hope you are as happy with them as we are.