Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship

Baiada Mentors and Subject Matter Experts Programs

The Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship considers its robust mentoring program as one of the keys to its success. Drawn from diverse business fields, Baiada mentors are experienced and well-qualified professionals with networks in the regional, national and global business world who have volunteered to share their knowledge and expertise with the entrepreneurs and the student community at Drexel. Mentoring at the Center is practiced in four ways:

Company Specific Mentoring

Each company incubating in the Center has a designated mentor assigned to their business for overall support in overcoming the many hurdles of business development.

Subject Matter Experts (SME)

This team of experts assists entrepreneurs with questions that arise in specific areas including but not limited to: legal issues, best accounting practices, funding options, marketing techniques, and customer relationship management. These experts are available for both face-to-face meetings and virtual consulting via Maestro, the robust interaction portal used as part of the cultivation process for Baiada Center entrepreneurs.

Staff Advice and Counsel

Students and entrepreneurs receive daily support from the Baiada Center's in-house staff.

Mentors on Call

The mentors on call are a group of seasoned professionals whose experience and knowledge is used to guide young entrepreneurs in their fledgling steps toward successful business ownership. Under the direction of Dr. Milton Silver, teams of mentors meet with students or alumni who present their business plans and concepts for evaluation. Consultations are held on a weekly basis and when required, teams are scheduled for follow-up sessions during the term. The mentors on call have an international business perspective and represent a variety of skill sets including financial planning, operations and logistics, marketing, management, communications, and technology.

The mentors on call meet weekly at the Baiada Center. To make an appointment, please email your appointment request to debbie@drexel.edu.

For more information on the Baiada Center's Mentoring Program or to complete an application to join the Baiada Mentor group, please contact the Center via email at debbie@drexel.edu.