Mentors4Starters launches leadership mentoring program in Ukraine and opens applications

Mentors4Starters, a leadership mentoring program with over a decade of success in Poland, is officially launching in Ukraine. Over the course of five months, participants will work on their personal career goals through 1-to-1 sessions with experienced Ukrainian top managers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders — professionals who will help young talents turn ambition and drive into tangible results.

Mentors4Starters Ukraine is free of charge and will start in November 2025. Applications are open until October 26 on the program’s website: https://mentors4startersua.com/

How the program works

Mentors4Starters Ukraine runs for five months. During this time, each mentor meets with their mentee 4-6 times (online or offline) to discuss professional challenges in 1-to-1 sessions, explore new solutions together, and uncover growth opportunities.

Mentoring culture in Ukraine is rapidly evolving, and demand is growing. At the same time, a new generation of creative and ambitious professionals is launching bold projects and businesses that are changing reality and shaping the future. Now, support from C-level leaders can be decisive, helping participants unlock their potential and reach a new level in their careers.

Additionally, Mentors4Starters participants become part of a vibrant community: we organize workshops and networking events where mentees can exchange experiences with peers at similar career stages, find inspiration, and grow together.

What makes the program unique

• Focus on people, not business. This is not a business accelerator. Our priority is the personal and professional development of mentees and their leadership skills.
• Cross-sector community. We bring together professionals from business, technology, creative industries, and the public sector to enrich experiences with ideas from diverse fields.
• Social impact. We invite mentees who seek not only professional growth but also want to contribute to their communities, drive positive change, and inspire others.

Who can become a mentee

Ambitious professionals with over five years of experience who don’t settle for what they’ve already achieved. Those who want to grow as leaders, enhance their soft skills, and contribute to the development of Ukraine’s professional communities.

Mentors4Starters Ukraine is designed for those who:

• aspire to a managerial role and want to develop leadership and management skills;
• already manage a team but face challenges and are looking for new growth paths;
• have made a career switch and need support to confidently enter a new industry.

About Mentors4Starters

The Mentors4Starters program began in Poland in 2014 as an extension of the Global Shapers initiative. Over 11 years, it has connected hundreds of young leaders with experienced mentors and built a strong professional community.

Mentors in Poland include top managers from global corporations such as Google, Goldman Sachs, PwC, Bain & Company, BNP Paribas, ING Bank; experts from leading Polish companies like Allegro and PZU; partners from investment funds; as well as well-known leaders in media and culture.