Mentorship

For many MN Cup participants, the mentoring program has become the most valuable component — more valuable than the prize money awarded to the top 16 finishers and available to all 80 semifinalists. Amazing entrepreneurs and business leaders freely volunteer their time to meet with semifinalists to help them develop their plans and move their ideas forward.

Become a Mentor

The Original Mentor

Brad Cleveland

Former Proto Labs CEO Brad Cleveland served as the original MN Cup mentor.

In 2006, he suggested the idea and recruited his peer group to serve as the initial five mentors. Brad continues to mentor young entrepreneurs and serves as a constant inspiration