Venture Mentor - Design / Engineering / Marketing

About Company

X.Ventures is a venture studio and institution builder supporting under-represented founders and communities. We have an award-winning in-house 501c3 product design and software development studio, XD STUDIOS, that uses human-centered designs to create sustainable products, services, and experiences that improve the lives of people.

We are passionate about pushing boundaries and creating innovative solutions to solve complex problems. Our full-service studio brings together a talented and diverse team of people to help organizations succeed. We focus on user-centered design frameworks to ensure that our solutions are not only beautiful and functional, but also usable, accessible, sustainable and impactful.

Our approach is rooted in a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, making it the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be a leader in our field and ensure that every project we work on represents the needs and perspectives of a wide range of communities. We are an organization that truly believes that technology should be used to make the world a better place, and our team is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that have real-world impact.

Join us in designing the future, one experience at a time.

Position Venture Mentors

Location Remote

Time 2 Hours

How to apply

Send an email to xventures.live@gmail.com with subject line - “X.Ventures Mentor - [Topic]” and include a one-line sentence about yourself and your professional wins.

About Role

This is a remote role for Venture Mentors.

• Speak for up to 30 minutes (topic of choice below)
• Be available for up to 30 minutes for direct Q&A after the presentation
• Participate in 1-2 cohort meetings

This exciting remote role for Venture Mentors offers a unique opportunity to inspire and support underserved founders and communities. You will engage by delivering impactful 30-minute presentations on your chosen topic, followed by up to 60 minutes of dynamic Q&A. Additionally, you may actively participate in 1-2 cohort meetings, contributing to the growth and success of diverse and underrepresented entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneurship and DEI

• Speaker: Industry Leader
• Presentation on the entrepreneurial journey and mindset and the importance of DEI.

Identify Market Opportunities

• Speaker: Market Analyst
• Presentation on market analysis techniques.

Inclusive Ideation Techniques

• Speaker: Creative Expert
• Presentation on brainstorming and inclusive ideation methods.

Diverse User Personas

• Speaker: UX Specialist
• Presentation on creating diverse user personas.

Validate Your Idea

• Speaker: Startup Founder
• Presentation on validation strategies focused on underrepresented founders/communities.

Build a Landing Page

• Speaker: Web Developer
• Presentation on creating effective and accessible landing pages.

Digital Marketing Foundations

• Speaker: Digital Marketer
• Presentation on digital marketing strategies.

Social Media Outreach

• Speaker: Social Media Expert
• Presentation on leveraging social media for user acquisition.

SEO and Content Marketing

• Speaker: SEO Specialist
• Presentation on SEO and content marketing techniques.

Email Marketing Campaigns

• Speaker: Email Marketing Professional
• Presentation on effective email marketing strategies.

Building an MVP

• Speaker: Technical Lead
• Presentation on developing a minimum viable product.

Iterate on User Feedback

• Speaker: Customer Success Manager
• Presentation on collecting and acting on user feedback.

Growth Hacking Strategies

• Speaker: Growth Hacker
• Presentation on growth hacking techniques tailored for underrepresented markets.

Prepare for Launch

• Speaker: Launch Strategist
• Presentation on launch preparation steps.

Understand Product-Market Fit

• Speaker: Product Manager
• Presentation on achieving product-market fit.

Official Product Launch

• Speaker: Marketing Expert
• Presentation on launching a product.

Measure Performance Metrics

• Speaker: Data Analyst
• Presentation on tracking and analyzing performance metrics.

Investor Pitching 101

• Speaker: Venture Capitalist
• Presentation on creating an effective pitch deck.

Prepare for Demo Demo

• Speaker: Presentation Coach
• Presentation on preparing for Demo Day.

Final Pitch Practice

• Speaker: Industry Expert
• Presentation on final pitch tips and practice session.

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Candidate Qualifications

• Mid-Senior level professional with extensive experience in their field.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Passion for mentoring and supporting underrepresented founders and community organizations.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Role Compensation

• Our Mentors Cohort provides a competitive honorarium and offers an opportunity to help underrepresented founders and community organizations become leaders in their respective fields and make a meaningful impact.

Company Recognition

• Best in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

The Webby / Anthem Awards

• Best Digital News Operation

Radio Television Digital News Association

• 2x DEI Community Engagement

US State Department

• Best in American Journalism

National Press Foundation

• Best User Experience

The Webby / Anthem Awards

• Conflict Resolution Fellow

United Nations Alliance of Civilizatiions

• Best Channel Experience

The Channel Company

• Enhancing Understanding

California State Senate

• Best Innovative Team

VMware, Inc.

• World’s 500 Influential Muslims

Thomson Reuters & King of Dubai

• 5x Global Economy 500

World Islamic Economic Forum