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Jazmín Rosa Ló…
Founder & CEO in COOKIBYTE | Electrical Installation Consultant | CAD & 3D modeling | Student of Electromechanical Engineering
Sun, 04/21/2024 - 20:44

The path to success in technology entrepreneurship can be challenging and full of obstacles, and this is where the role of mentors and allies becomes crucial.

During my journey through the technological world in search of mentors and allies for both my entrepreneurship and my professional life, I discovered that one of the most important things is to stand out to show interest and commitment, be proactive and have clarity about your goals and resources available. Before looking for mentors or allies, it is essential to have structured at least a solid foundation, know your strengths and weaknesses, as well as be clear about the path you want to follow in your technological venture. On the other hand, it is also important that you have participation prior to this. in events, workshops, forums or similar, this so that you are taken more into account for your experience in the field.

That is why, to begin the search for mentors and allies within the sector that involves your area of interest, I recommend the following:
1. Research about the outstanding people in that field, what they do, what their achievements are and if they are in your city.
2. Check if you know anyone in your circle of contacts who knows him or knows how to find him.
3. Use social media to connect with them, preferably LinkedIn because it is more professional.
4. Introduce yourself and express your interest in receiving guidance and advice to take your first steps in technological entrepreneurship. In this part it is very useful to have a structured base on your goals.
5. Once you begin your first steps, try to take advantage of this person's networking, since a personal recommendation can open many doors and facilitate the selection of more suitable mentors or allies.

So, by building strong relationships within the tech community as a very active person, it is highly likely that you will begin to meet the right people, who will give you the right tools, and advise you more specifically about events, organizations, programs, workshops, conferences, among others that help your growth.

In conclusion, being proactive is essential to have a clear vision of what you are looking for in a mentor or ally. Define what type of support you need and what qualities you value in a mentoring or collaborative relationship. By setting clear expectations from the beginning, you will be able to more easily identify the people who can provide you with the kind of help and guidance you need to achieve your goals.

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