ThresholdImpact University of Alberta Venture Mentoring Service

The ThresholdImpact University of Alberta Venture Mentoring Service (VMS) supports all members of the UAlberta community (students, faculty, staff and alumni). Our program is modelled after the highly successful Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) VMS program. We're focused on cultivating strong and capable entrepreneurs by coaching and guiding them through their challenges so that they own their decisions, rather than relying on others for answers.

There is growing interest in entrepreneurship and innovation here in Alberta and our university community is no exception. UAlberta students and alumni have demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit, and VMS is meant to provide these entrepreneurs with the guidance and mentorship to get themselves, and their venture, to the next level.

VMS places our entrepreneurs with a team of three to five volunteer mentors from our business community, who provide ongoing guidance through structured meetings (there is no term limit and ventures are welcome to stay in the program as long as they are operating and getting value from their Mentors). Our mentors have significant experience in various aspects of growing a business, are seeking meaningful volunteer opportunities, and have a desire to engage with passionate entrepreneurs across a diverse range of ventures.

Whether you are an entrepreneur in need of guidance, or have experience that can contribute as a mentor to their growth, VMS may be right for you. We invite you to join us as we develop strong leaders capable of building successful businesses that will make an impact on our community and beyond!