MENTORSHIP
AT
SCALE.
EO South Florida has a strong foundation in mentorship. Now it's time to take it further — opening applications year-round, expanding access to Aspiring Entrepreneurs, and giving EO member mentors more opportunities to engage than ever before.
FROM ONCE A YEAR
TO ALWAYS OPEN.
The chapter's annual matching day is a great starting point. The platform takes it further — mentees can apply any time, mentors can engage on their own schedule, and the whole program runs continuously rather than in a single annual cycle.
One Window.
One Chance.
- Matching happens once per year at a dedicated event
- Mentees who miss the window wait until next year
- Mentor capacity goes unused between cycles
- Program momentum depends on a single annual push
- Access limited to EO Accelerator companies
Open Year-Round.
Always Growing.
- Mentees apply any time — no waiting for an annual event
- Mentors post opportunities on their own schedule
- New pairs forming continuously throughout the year
- Mentor engagement deepens as the pool of mentees grows
- Now open to EO Accelerators and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Opening mentee applications to Aspiring Entrepreneurs alongside EO Accelerators significantly expands the pool of people an EO member mentor can impact — creating more opportunities to connect, contribute, and engage with the next generation of South Florida entrepreneurs.
WHAT A GREAT
MENTORSHIP LOOKS LIKE.
The EO Mentorship standard is specific and powerful — a structured, one-on-one relationship held to Forum Confidentiality, with clear goals, real accountability, and a defined arc from launch to celebration.
How It's Structured
- One-on-one relationship with a clear beginning, middle, and structured close
- 10–12 month commitment — 1 to 3 hours of meetings per month
- Mentee drives the relationship and sets the goals — mentor provides accountability
- All discussions held to Forum Confidentiality — no one, nothing, never
- Mentor plays four roles: Coach, Learning Broker, Cheerleader, Confidante
- Year closes with a celebration of goals achieved
- Mentees who complete the program are invited to become next year's mentors
The EO Standard
- Not topic-based or classroom-style learning — it's a real working relationship
- Mentors stay financially independent from mentees throughout the program
- Not open-ended or informal — goals and timelines are set from day one
- Mentee owns the scheduling and follow-through — mentor provides the perspective
- Program has a structured close, not just a fade-out
ONE PLATFORM.
THREE ROLES. ZERO FRICTION.
Every participant has a dedicated workflow — and the whole chapter has visibility into how the program is performing.
Create a Profile
Set up a participant profile with background, goals, and the type of mentorship you're seeking. Open to EO Accelerators and Aspiring Entrepreneurs — apply any time, not just once a year.
Browse Mentor Opportunities
Explore available EO member mentors by industry, expertise, and focus area. See who's a strong match before applying.
Apply and Track Your Status
Submit your application through the platform and track every step of the process in real time. No more uncertainty about where things stand.
Accept Your Match
Once a mentor extends an offer, review and confirm through the platform. The relationship is formally documented from the first day.
Log Sessions and Track Goals
Record every session and track milestones against the goals set at the start. The mentee drives the relationship — the platform keeps it accountable.
Receive Structured Feedback
Mentor evaluations at key intervals give structured, actionable input. The program closes with a documented record of what was accomplished together.
Post a Mentorship Opportunity
Describe your focus area, availability, and what kind of mentee you're looking to work with. Post when it works for you — no waiting for an annual event.
Review Applicants
See profiles and applications from Accelerators and Aspiring Entrepreneurs who match your criteria. Review at your own pace.
Extend an Offer
Select your mentee and extend a formal offer through the platform. Everything is tracked and documented — no paperwork, no back-and-forth emails.
Approve Session Logs
Confirm session records submitted by your mentee in one simple step. Keeps the relationship accountable without adding overhead to your day.
Submit Structured Evaluations
Provide feedback at key checkpoints using evaluation forms built into the platform. Your mentee gets the honest, structured input they came for.
Full Program Visibility
A live dashboard of every active mentorship — who is matched, who is meeting, and how the program is tracking overall. The chapter always knows how the program is performing.
Continuous Pair Formation
New mentorships can form throughout the year — not just at an annual event. The platform manages applications and matching on an ongoing basis.
Consistent Program Delivery
Every mentorship runs through the same structured workflow regardless of when it starts. Program quality is consistent across every pair.
Quarterly Outcome Reports
Automated reports covering pair completion rates, session frequency, mentor satisfaction, and mentee value scores — ready for the board every quarter.
PILOT YEAR FREE.
$10K A YEAR AFTER THAT.
Two straightforward numbers. A full year to see the program in action before any ongoing commitment.
The pilot year on the GetMyInterns platform is fully complimentary for EO South Florida. The chapter runs the founding cohort, sees the program in action, and reviews the results — with zero financial commitment in year one.
After the pilot year, the annual subscription is $10,000 — covering the full platform infrastructure: year-round applications, automated matching, session tracking, survey tools, and quarterly reporting. The EO South Florida Mentorship Committee runs the program; the platform handles the infrastructure.
LED BY AN EO MEMBER.
BACKED BY A DEDICATED TEAM.
Alex launches the pilot. The EO South Florida Mentorship Committee owns it after that.
Alex Funkhouser
Alex serves as EO Mentorship Committee Chair — bringing the GetMyInterns platform to the chapter, overseeing the matching process, and establishing the program workflows. After the pilot year, the EO South Florida Mentorship Committee takes over full responsibility, with the platform and playbook already proven.
As founder of GetMyInterns.org and SherlockTalent, Inc., Alex brings 30+ years of experience in staffing, recruiting, and career development — including 40,000+ participants launched through platform-backed programs since 2015.
GetMyInterns Staff
The GetMyInterns team supports the program with platform configuration, application management, matching workflows, survey deployment, and quarterly reporting. The chapter gets a dedicated program infrastructure team — without adding headcount or volunteer burden.
The same platform that powers structured internship and mentorship programs for school districts and employer networks across South Florida — now configured specifically for the EO chapter.
FOUR NUMBERS THE
BOARD SEES EVERY QUARTER.
The platform generates these automatically. No manual reporting. No guesswork.
Pair Completion Rate
What percentage of matched pairs complete the full 10–12 month program. The primary indicator of program health and mentor-mentee fit.
Session Frequency
Are pairs meeting as committed? Pairs that go quiet are flagged early — giving the chair the opportunity to re-engage them before the relationship fades.
Mentor Satisfaction
How EO member mentors feel about the experience. Mentors who love it come back next year and recruit others — the flywheel that keeps the program growing.
Mentee Value Score
How much value mentees are getting from their relationships. Combined with mentor satisfaction, this tells the full story of program impact.
READY TO
TAKE IT
FURTHER?
Pilot year is free. Alex launches it. The committee owns it after that.