2022 Global Startup Mentor Awards

FI's 'Global Startup Mentor Awards' aims to highlight the top mentors devoting time and energy to make an impact on the next generation of startups. These Mentors were selected amongst hundreds in each region/ category, with founder ratings, network recommendations, and time contributed being the main criteria.

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Winners & Nominees

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Thank you, Startup Mentors.

Sharing learnings with the next generation is a critical component of technological progress - and all of these mentors have done so admirably.

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