Find your mentor. Reach your goal.
With a mentor, you don’t just get an advisor who gives you tips. You also get a partner who walks the path with you—through all the highs and lows—and who shares their wealth of experiences and ideas with you over a longer period of time.
Who is Mentor Lane for?
For founders, self-employed individuals, freelancers, and entrepreneurs
For employees, managers, and CEOs
For students, trainees, career starters, and career changers.
For private individuals
Find the right mentor based on your goals, topics, field of activity, industry, personal values, and more!
🚀 Starting a business / Founding a startup
🌟 Becoming self-employed / a freelancer
💭 Brainstorming/ Ideation
💸 Investment/ Financing
📈 Growing/scaling your business
🦁 Team building
⛳️ Leadership
💼 Business development
🦜 Communication
📯 Marketing
🎤 Speaking/ Presentation
🎩 Business management
👩💻 Remote Work / New Work
🏋️♂️ Career development
🦋 Conflict resolution
📊 Planning and organizing
🦊 Sales skills
🌀 Company culture/ politics
🍎 Project Management
🔍 Job search / Application
🟢 Choosing/starting a career
💫 Career change
🐣 Family and Partnership
👫 Relationships & Social
🌱 Personal development
🤸♂️ Finding your path
🧘♀️ Stress management / Mental health.
🌳 Work/Life Balance
💪 Focus & Discipline
“I’ve experienced the same challenges as you before…”
A small glimpse into the diversity of mentors at Mentor Lane.
Freelancer & Founder
Sarah's seen it all: from the video game industry to the global pharmaceutical sector, from startups to large corporations. She has been responsible for leading development teams and managing organizational changes. Her career path, following her degree in media studies, took her from being an employee to becoming a freelancer and founder. Today, she is the co-founder of freelancers & friends and works as a freelance Agile Coach, helping organizations navigate change.
Former CEO of eBay Germany, Tom Tailor, and more.
Stefan has been a corporate leader for 30 years and has spent more than 20 years in digital commerce. He is one of the most prominent figures in the industry, having been responsible for building, scaling, and turning around companies at the executive level. His exceptional career includes roles as Managing Director for companies such as eBay, brands4friends, Otto, Mexx, and Tom Tailor Digital—nearly 10 years of which were spent abroad. Stefan helps companies and brands succeed in a digital, mobile-first world, supports businesses and founders as an advisor and coach, is a conference speaker, podcast guest, and active as a lecturer.
Owner of a consulting firm
"I'm Judith, and I have been self-employed for 13 years. I grew up in a working-class family and gradually built my life to where it is today. It would have been much easier with mentors. That's why I'm happy to share my experiences and network to make your life easier. You can benefit from me and ignite the turbo on your path. I'm looking for mentees who want to progress and need someone to support them. I look forward to hearing from you."
Marketing Director at Amazon, Mozilla
Christian has over 15 years of international experience in leadership positions in marketing and sales, including several years abroad (Middle East, Luxembourg, Singapore, France, USA), as well as an MBA from Mannheim Business School (consistently ranked #1 in Germany). His career spans from U.S. Big Tech to German family-owned medium-sized businesses. Christian has led management teams of more than 25 employees and has consistently received strong feedback in the areas of recruiting and team building, personnel management, coaching/mentoring, leadership, decision-making, and empowerment. He is also a university lecturer in marketing. His mentoring strengths lie in career coaching, personal development, coaching for situational short-term challenges, leadership, structural change processes, communication, and conflict resolution.
Senior Manager International
Jolanta has been working for and with international companies in the field of corporate banking for 30 years, both in Germany and abroad. She is currently a senior manager at a subsidiary of a German bank in Warsaw. She is happy to offer knowledge transfer and experience exchange.
Over 30 years as an executive in family businesses, medium-sized companies, and international corporations.
Stefan has been an executive for over 30 years. He describes: "During this time, I was confronted with every conceivable challenge. Family businesses, medium-sized companies, and international corporations are the environments I actively shaped and where I matured. Arrogance, overconfidence, and ignorance led me to make many mistakes. Gratitude, humility, and a thirst for knowledge were the driving forces behind my growth and allowed me to celebrate my successes. I’ve come to one conviction: The journey is the goal—and your personal values cast light on that journey! I can help you turn on the light on your path so that you can better recognize the pitfalls."
Corporate Innovation & Startup Mentor
Stella is a creative and action-oriented problem solver. She describes, "I am fascinated by technologies that make life more enjoyable. That's why I studied mechanical engineering, but since then, I have also worked as a management consultant, in startups, in corporations, and as COO of a corporate startup that combines both worlds. Along this journey, I benefited from mentors who encouraged me to pursue my own career and life path and who taught me early on to pay attention to my 'energy reserves.' I want to pass this on because it motivates me, as a mentor or leader, to help people achieve their goals."
Entrepreneur, consultant, advisory board member, supervisory board member, mentor, business angel.
Rolf has over 20 years of experience as a managing director for various companies in the IT and media industries, and 10 years as a management consultant for digital transformation with numerous advisory and supervisory board mandates. He is also a business angel.
Founder & Marketing Expert
Silvia has over 20 years of experience in marketing: 12 years in international companies, and since 2012, she has been self-employed. Her analytical approach and ability to explain complex matters in a simple way make her a great partner for anyone looking to achieve their goals. Silvia says: "I am open to detours because the shortest route doesn't always lead to the goal the fastest."
International Marketing Manager, SPORT 2000
Marvin is a marketing expert with a passion for outdoor sports. He has over 10 years of experience in marketing and has worked for various companies in the sports and tourism industries. Through the conception and execution of numerous campaigns with brands like Nike, Puma, K2, and Salomon, he gained deep insights into the success secrets of well-known brands. Currently, as an international marketing manager for a major sports retail group, he leads winter sports marketing. His focus is on brand management, as well as digital and strategic content marketing. With creative energy, fresh ideas, and a passion for people, brands, and boldness in business, he leads the way and shares his knowledge as a mentor and speaker.
Senior Art Director UI & UX
For more than a decade, Zhanna has been active in the design industry, creating and conceptualizing everything from websites to mobile apps and large portals. Along the way, she has learned what works and what doesn’t. She has delved deeply into human behavior and psychology, applying various UX and design thinking methods. In addition, she consults and moderates various workshops for her clients.
Chairman of the Association of Technical Operations for Film and Television (VTFF).
35+ years of professional experience as a freelancer, entrepreneur, shareholder, advisory board member, consultant, mentor, manager, executive board member, and CEO, as well as a personal and business coach.
CEO & Co-Founder
With over 20 years of professional experience, her own company, and involvement as a board member/advisor to various companies, Alisa stands alongside CEOs and entrepreneurs as a sparring partner, guiding them on their journey towards digitalization and sustainability.
Serial Entrepreneur
Starting, buying, selling, insolvency, franchising, mergers—in 25 years of self-employment in the communications industry, Magnus has experienced, learned, endured, and achieved a great deal.
Our criteria for mentors
Mentor Lane places great emphasis on a thorough registration and application process for mentors. Each application is reviewed intensively and carefully before proceeding to official registration and profile creation on the platform. Furthermore, we ensure that our mentors receive ample support in the form of training and assistance.
At least 10 years of professional experience
Proven track record of success
Good communication skills
Empathy
Strong social skills
Here’s how it works – Find your mentor in just a few clicks
1. Create your Mentee Profil
Sign up and create your mentee profile. Answer various multiple-choice questions about your goals, preferences, and more.
2. Discover suitable mentors
Use the automatic mentor suggestions or search the platform yourself for suitable mentors.
3. Send your mentoring requests.
Write to selected mentors explaining why you want to engage in mentoring with them. After a non-binding introductory meeting, decide with whom you would like to collaborate.
Mentoring Go!
The mentoring begins! Together with your mentor, set milestones and goals for the mentoring relationship. Additionally, decide on the desired frequency of your mentoring sessions (typically 1-3 times a month).
All Benefits of a Mentor Lane Membership
Access to all mentors at Mentor Lane.
Work with as many mentors as you’d like
Search for the right mentors according to your preferences
Choose based on goals, topics, field of activity, industry, personal values, and more, or use the search function.
Automatic matching suggestions
Create your mentee profile, specify your preferences, and receive automatic suggestions for suitable mentors.
Connect with other mentees
Talk to someone who is currently facing similar challenges as you.
1:1 mentoring space with collaboration tools
Use the mentoring space to plan and shape your mentoring sessions with your mentor as effectively as possible.
Exclusive Community Events
Regular events for the Mentor Lane community.
Online Community Space
Ask questions and engage with other mentors and mentees in the community space.
Mentorship Guide
Discover how to make the most out of your mentoring experience.
Support from the Mentor Lane team
Need help? We’re here for you!
Pricing
Mentor Lane Membership
29€ / Month
Join the Mentor Lane community and find your perfect mentor on the Mentor Lane mentoring platform.
Find the right mentor
Access to all mentees and mentors at Mentor Lane
Matching suggestions based on your preferences
1:1 Mentoring Spaces with collaboration tools
Mentoring Guide for a successful mentorship
Exclusive Mentor Lane Events
Digital Community of Mentors und Mentees
All mentors personally qualified by the Mentor Lane team
Mentor Lane Satisfaction Guarantee
Minimum Membership Length: 12 Months
Payable monthly or annually
(5% Discount for annual payment)
Personal Matching Add-on
Price upon Request
The all-inclusive package from Mentor Lane. We get to know you personally, analyze your goals, personality, and mentoring preferences, and find the best-suited mentor for you at Mentor Lane.
Personal Interview & Analysis
Matching conducted by Mentor Lane Matching-Expert
Personal point of contact at Mentor Lane.
Mentor Lane Satisfaction Guarantee
The Mentor Lane satisfaction guarantee:
A mentor who suits you or your money back!
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Until the official start with your personal mentor, you enjoy a 100% satisfaction guarantee. What does this mean? If you are not matched with a suitable mentor, we will search for another one for you or refund your money. The satisfaction guarantee expires once you have started working with the mentor, or after the second meeting, but no later than 30 days after the first meeting with the mentor.
“That feeling of truly being understood and supported.”
Mentee & Mentor Video Testimonials (German)
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“A wide range of mentors available. Switching mentors is hassle-free. Good and easy networking through the tools or in regular mentor meetings.”
“With my three mentors so far, I have three people by my side who know firsthand what it’s like to be self-employed, and thus have been able to support me in a unique way.”
“On Mentor Lane, I found 2 mentors right away who are working in a similar industry environment.”
“For more than 20 years, I wished for a career change… and Mentor Lane worked wonders for me.”
“The Mentor Lane team is super friendly, helpful, and creates real opportunities for us mentees to connect with experienced mentors and learn from them.”
“The platform helped me find a suitable mentor who understands and supports my professional and personal goals.”
“My mentors have been my companions to this day and have supported me in various ways in my personal development and entrepeneurial efforts.”
“I am incredibly grateful to have met wonderful people through Mentor Lane who accompany me on my journey.”
“I no longer want to be without an experienced mentor by my side.”
“After a total of 10 mentoring sessions, my concept is ready, I’m working on my website, and I can hardly wait for the next steps.”
“Due to the extensive experience of the various mentors and the different events where you can network with both mentors and mentees, Mentor Lane is a suitable platform for personal development.”
“I was able to greatly benefit from my mentor’s experience and clarify my career goals, as well as implement them. Everyone should have at least one mentor to continuously develop themselves!”
“Upon registering my self-employment, I managed to find a very supportive mentor through Mentor Lane, without having to make a huge financial commitment.”
“This experience has been invaluable to me. Therefore, I can highly recommend Mentor Lane.”
“I would absolutely recommend Mentor Lane. The interactions have always been very pleasant and straightforward, which, unfortunately, I have experienced differently in the past.”
“I’ve had a mentor by my side for 3 years, who I wouldn’t want to be without. My jackpot!”
“The mentoring not only enabled a friendship but also the successful creation of my company ‘Hello Agile’.”
“Mentor Lane connected me with not just one, but two wonderful mentors.”
“I had very good experiences with Mentor Lane and met truly interesting mentors who were very helpful to me.”
“The Mentor Lane team leaves no stone unturned to find the right mentor for you. If you value humanity and competence, Mentor Lane is exactly the right place!”
FAQ
Why do mentors volunteer their time? What's in it for them?
Ah! This is actually the most frequently asked question we receive.
Interestingly, we almost never get this question from the mentors. For them, it is clear why they volunteer.
Here are the most common reasons given by mentors for why they engage in volunteering:
1. To give back
2. To support someone else
3. They had a mentor themselves in their lifetime
4. The desire to pass on their knowledge and experience
5. Mentors also learn a lot from the mentoring relationship.
Do I need to pay anything else besides the membership fee?
Nope! Mentors at Mentor Lane volunteer their time. Apart from the Mentor Lane membership fee or the personal matching fee (if you select this option), you don’t need to pay anything else.
Only €29 per month for such support? That sounds too good to be true!
Our vision is to provide everyone with access to quality mentorship. It is very important to us that access to Mentor Lane remains available and affordable to all interested individuals.
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