M.I.N.D

Mentor Inspired Networking on Demand

MIND is Kerala Startup Mission’s signature one-on-one mentorship program, creating space for meaningful conversations between founders and top mentors from across the startup ecosystem to meet and interact in person.

This year, MIND returns to Huddle Global 2025 (Dec 11–13, Kovalam, Trivandrum) , bringing curated, high quality mentorship sessions designed to empower startups at every stage of their journey.

Startups will get the opportunity to engage with seasoned mentors, gain strategic guidance, and unlock fresh perspectives that can shape their next big leap.

Mentorship Areas (Based on Startup Stage)

Ideation & Validation

For startups in the early stages of exploring or validating their business idea.

Focus Areas:

Problem identification & customer discovery
Idea validation and market research
Product–market fit exploration
Building a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Business model design / Lean Canvas

Mentor Profile:

Experts in design thinking, product strategy, early-stage validation, and user-centric innovation.

Growth & Market Entry

For startups that have developed an MVP and are entering or expanding in the market.

Focus Areas:

Go-to-market strategy & customer acquisition
Sales, marketing & branding
Pricing and revenue models
Team building and operations
Early fundraising & investor readiness

Mentor Profile:

Mentors experienced in scaling startups, marketing, fundraising, and operational execution.

Scale-up & Sustainability

For startups that have achieved market traction and are looking to scale or strengthen their long-term strategy.

Focus Areas:

Scaling operations and market expansion
Growth strategy & partnerships
Financial planning and governance
Product diversification & leadership
Global market entry & sustainability planning

Mentor Profile:

Seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and CXOs with experience in expansion, finance, and strategic growth.

Why Join as a Mentor

Share your expertise and guide promising founders

Build long-term connections with Kerala’s startup ecosystem

Get recognized as part of KSUM’s growing mentor community

Network with top leaders and fellow mentors in the industry

Apply now to join as a Mentor

Join us for a powerpacked three day conference

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For details mail to

huddleglobal@startupmission.in