Join the community where entrepreneurs
connect, learn, and grow together
Surround yourself with supportive, committed, and goal-oriented business owners.
Meet Caitlyn
"I've thoroughly enjoyed connecting with people during in-person events, and I find value in holding each other accountable and seeking advice."
Focus: Product and Clothing
The Odds are Against You...
- 20% of businesses fail within the first year
- 50% fail within the first five years
- 70% have failed by year ten
01
Lack of Market Need
If you build something for everyone, it will serve no one. Understanding the importance of customer discovery is critical.
02
Inadequate Business Plan
It doesn't need to be perfect. But you do need a clear plan to make informed decisions.
03
Insufficient Capital
One of the leading business crushers - money. Understand your financial plans, whether to raise funds, use savings, or take out loans.
04
Pricing Issues
Undercutting the competition isn't a unique selling proposition. Pricing is key to your audience, product/service, demand, and more.
05
Marketing Problems
Ineffective marketing or lack of customer acquisition can lead back to money problems.
06
Failure to Pivot
Initial ideas can change. Adapting to market conditions, feedback, and timing is essential to growth.
07
Poor Management
This starts with you, the founder, whether it's poor decision-making, time management, or execution.
Let's Beat the Odds Together!
Gain full access to our community members and exclusive content from Masterclasses, worksheets, templates, feedback and more!
"I don't have to do this alone."
—Kevin Kang, Founder Carview
Immediate Access to Content on:
- Time Management and Productivity
- Leadership and Communication
- Ideation and Discovery
- Target Market and Audience
- Business Plan and Targets
- Customer Discovery
- Value Proposition and Pricing
- Financial Planning and Accounts
- Business Structure and Admin
- Marketing and Social Media
- Getting the First Sale
- Customer Feedback and Interviews
- Pivoting, Changes, and Adapting
- Ongoing Support
Community
We bring together a powerful collective of committed and goal-oriented entrepeneurs.
Content
From weekly Office Hours & Coworking Sessions, to templates, resources, and Masterclasses.
Collaboration
Our members are transparent and open to what they're building and how they've done it.
Meet Phil
"Mentee has completely exceeded my expectations. With so many like-minded entrepreneurs in vastly different fields, it's nearly impossible not to make at least one invaluable connection."
Focus: Real Estate Development, Investing and Business Consulting
Look inside Mentee
Member Forum + Chat
- Access our private community portal and real-time chat app with a highly vetted group of committed entrepreneurs.
Weekly Group Meetings
- From Office Hours for feedback, Coworking Sessions for deep work, and Masterclasses to learn, we provide it all!
Monthly In-Person Events
- Join us for exclusive members-only events in Vancouver, Canada.
All Business Masterclasses
- Learn from industry-leading experts on the foundations of building a business.
Community Swipe File
- A growing list of templates, resources, and tools to help you learn, create, and grow.
1:1 Coaching
- Between weekly Office Hours sessions and VIPs, you can receive coaching.
Some of our amazing members!
There are no better people to ask questions, get feedback, and learn from.
Real people building real businesses.
"Where entrepreneurs can get together, communicate, collaborate, and commiserate."
—Ryan Spencer, Founder Think Ed
Surround yourself with like-minded entrepreneurs.
Are you tired of the "grind?" Trying to make money in your business as a solopreneur in Vancouver? The solo founder journey is filled with questions, wasting time, loneliness, and challenges. I learned this firsthand as I quit my full-time job and struggled to make any progress for years...
After not only wasting a ton of time (and even more money), I began to understand why I needed to surround myself with the right people and environment. That's why I built Mentee.
A hybrid community in Vancouver that allows you to create connections, stay accountable, and finally get your business off the ground and running (and earn money doing it). Tired of searching Google and YouTube for "How to Build a Business?" Do it with real people in your very own beautiful city.
Meet Lani
"There are fun in-person activities throughout the year and weekly online meetings. I am so happy to be a part of this community!"
Focus: Beauty and Skin
Winning together.
Mentee members are truly winning together. Join a supportive, positive, and driven group of entrepreneurs. There's power in a community, but the "right community" with the "right people" will make all the difference. Inside Mentee, we're a bunch of entrepreneurs working together.
Mentee encourages you to move faster and learn from others along the way! Our members all have one thing in common—they want to win. They understand that the best way to do that is to surround themselves with other winners; it's that simple.
Oh, and by the way, we host epic events. From games, hiking, escape rooms, coffee chats, networking, serene walks and more. Enough typical boring events and settings like everyone else is doing. Mentee is an experience like no other. To create that experience, we must be different and do different things.
If you're an early-stage solopreneur or founder, Mentee was built for you. Join us and find out!
Meet Kevin
"I love the potential to meet new entrepreneurs! Everyone wants to learn from each other, and I've taken inspiration from other businesses."
Focus: Car Rentals and Detailing
Who's in Mentee?
We have a very diverse group of entrepreneurs in Mentee. Our members come from different backgrounds, countries, and industries. We have members who have just graduated high school to people in their late 30s.
Our members range from side hustlers, dreamers, and content creators to those who have sold companies for 7+ figures. Most are solo founders or those without teams looking for support, mentorship, and community.
If you're a solo founder in the Vancouver, British Columbia, area and are looking for a world-class community, you've found it.
Everything Entrepreneurship
Simplified.
Become a Mentee member and learn from others doing it.
Community
Be a part of an exclusive community of entrepreneurs all working toward a similar goal.
Mentorship
Learn the foundational skills, habits, and techniques from Chris and other members!
Support
Have a strong support group to hold you accountable when you feel lonely and unmotivated.
How Mentee works
01
Collective of Committed Entrepreneurs
Having the "right" people in a community matters. We pride ourselves on having committed, driven, and goal-oriented members. Surround yourself with the very best to lift you to a higher level.
02
Monthly In-Person Events
Come check out our unique events every single month. Exclusively offered for members. We host interesting events such as hiking, games, featured business collaborations and more!
03
Group Accountability
Join us every Thursday for our Coworking Sessions. Spend 1 hour of deep work on what's most important in your business each week.
04
High-Quality Feedback
Ask our members and me questions about the challenges you're facing. Get honest, high-quality feedback from those who have done it, and are currently doing it.
05
Weekly Office Hours
Every Monday, you'll have a chance to share a win, a challenge, and a question with a group of other members and entrepreneurs.
06
All Business Masterclasses
Get instant access to over 15+ business Masterclasses with industry experts. From branding, communication, financials, co-founders, marketing, optimal performance, business structure, and more!
07
Community Swipe File
A growing list of templates, resources, and tools to help you learn, create, and grow. Target market template, goals template, pricing eBook, accounting templates, video marketing tools and more!
08
Private Coaching
Experience 1:1 coaching as a VIP member. Gain momentum building your business by working with a CPCC/PCC Professional Certified Coach.
09
Member Exclusive Partnerships
Access to over $6000+ worth of member-exclusive discounts and partnerships! As soon as you join, you'll have access to branding, photo shoots, consulting, coaching, web design, marketing, financial planning, products, services, and more from our members!
Look Inside Mentee
Member Forum + Chat
- Access our private community portal and real-time chat app with a highly vetted group of committed entrepreneurs.
Weekly Group Meetings
- From Office Hours for feedback, Coworking Sessions for deep work, and Masterclasses to learn, we provide it all!
Monthly In-Person Events
- Join us for exclusive members-only events in Vancouver, Canada.
All Business Masterclasses
- Learn from industry-leading experts on the foundations of building a business.
Community Swipe File
- A growing list of templates, resources, and tools to help you learn, create, and grow.
1:1 Coaching
- Between weekly Office Hours sessions and VIPs, you can receive coaching.
Meet Jeff
"A great community that helps support one another. Mentee has increased my network and provided feedback to improve my business."
Focus: Videography and Filmmaking
Be a part of something bigger.
Mentee will help you connect, grow, and thrive with the right people and, most importantly, yourself. Our members are committed, positive, and supportive of each other and their goals.
Those who show up are reliable and understand that this is only the beginning. Whether you want to take on a business full-time, become an online creator, or launch a side hustle, Mentee will help you.
*Apply to join Mentee today - Limited spots remain*
Highly vetted and designed to stay small.
The Mentee Community is designed to be small (and stay small). Community is at the core of Mentee, and we must stay small to thrive. This also allows me to invest more of my time in fewer people, getting you the best results possible. Every member of Mentee must be driven to impact further, supportive in giving back and sharing, and goal-oriented in creating and doing more.
Right now, we're nearing our maximum number of members. We will no longer accept new members once the last few spots fill up. If you fill out the application and are on the waitlist, you'll be notified once a spot opens up.
We're looking for solopreneurs and solo founders who are early in the ideation phase of building a business, either pre-revenue or starting to gain some traction in and around the Vancouver, Canada, area. We invite you to apply if you're an entrepreneur or looking to create something!
New members will be vetted and hand-selected.
*Limited spots remain*
Meet Reid
"The Mentee community has helped me tremendously with getting my startup off the ground and running. In the 4 months since I joined, I've seen my business go from an idea to a real thing. "
Focus: Professional Lacrosse Athlete and Course Creator
Choose your plan
STANDARD
$1999 per year
- Access to committed entrepreneurs (priceless)
- Members-only community forum ($500 value)
- Monthly in-person events ($3000 value)
- Weekly group meetings ($4800 value)
- Office Hours
- Coworking Sessions
- Member exclusive partnerships ($6000 value)
Quarterly 1:1 with Chris ($1600 value)
BONUS
- Access to all Masterclasses ($900 value)
- Members-only live chat app ($450 value)
- Community Swipe File ($600 value)
- Custom swag *coming soon*
$16,250 Value
- 2 spots available
VIP
$2999 per year
- Access to committed entrepreneurs (priceless)
- Members-only community forum ($500 value)
- Monthly in-person events ($3000 value)
- Weekly group meetings ($4800 value)
- Office Hours
- Coworking Sessions
- Member exclusive partnerships ($6000 value)
- Quarterly 1:1 with Chris ($1600 value)
BONUS
- Access to all Masterclasses ($900 value)
- Members-only live chat app ($450 value)
- Community Swipe File ($600 value)
- Custom swag *coming soon*
$17,850 Value
- 1 spot available
"Amazing group of entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds!"
—Ben Liegey, Founder Better Table
Meet Ryan
"The best thing about Mentee is its dual nature! With its online community providing a space to bounce ideas and its in-person events being the place for entrepreneurs wanting to connect with 'actually' like-minded people!"
Focus: Education and YouTube
FAQs
What is Mentee?
A community that supports entrepreneurs in Vancouver, BC and beyond in a safe environment to grow and thrive in. It includes a members-only community portal, weekly video calls, and monthly in-person events.
Who's it for?
Mentee is ideal for solopreneurs or solo founders interested in validating their ideas. Along with more experienced solo founders looking for accountability and connections. It provides a space to learn, get feedback, ask questions, and grow.
What tier should I join?
The Standard membership tier is for members who wish to participate in weekly live calls and monthly in-person events.
The VIP membership is for members who want a more personal approach. Get 1:1 calls with Chris every quarter and priority feedback and support!
Is there a contract for my membership?
You can join Mentee on an annual 12-month basis. We want committed members willing to work to get their businesses off the ground and rolling. We look for serious business builders with a long-term and growth mindset.
How much time do I need?
The great thing about Mentee is you can put as much or as little time into it as you wish. We want dedicated members who show up each month, but you're not obligated to attend everything (we know entrepreneurs are busy!).
Why join Mentee?
Being an entrepreneur can be a lonely journey. Not only this, but doing it with others improves your skills, habits, thinking, fun, and likelihood of success. Save time and money building your business with others who have done it and are doing it.
What happens when Mentee is full?
Mentee is designed for a small group of dedicated entrepreneurs. Once it reaches maximum capacity, a waitlist will be formed. Apply early, as it is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once more spots open up, you may be contacted to become a member. Please wait to be contacted. Applying does not guarantee you a place.
What is the refund policy?
Due to the nature of the online community and access to our member-exclusive discounts valued over $6,000, Masterclasses, swag, etc., we do not offer refunds once a payment has been processed. We stand behind our community and the value it delivers to its members.
Still have questions? Contact us here
Meet James
"I've already experienced the value of Mentee, right from the first event. Because of Mentee I’ve grown my network of fellow entrepreneurs and created new business opportunities!"
Focus: Growing Physical Product Businesses
Meet Chris Wilson
Chris is dedicated to entrepreneurship. He runs a full-time leadership company focused on speaking, coaching, and community.
Chris works as a mentor with e@UBC -Entrepreneurship at The University of British Columbia and LOI - League of Innovators, where he mentors various Ventures in developing processes, techniques, and businesses.
He brings his experience and more into Mentee, including flying helicopters, writing two books, competing in fitness shows, building multiple side hustles, and quitting his 9-5 job to build a business from his apartment.
More about me...
Entrepreneurship Mentor
Mentor at Entrepreneurship at The University of British Columbia and League of Innovators.
Full-time Founder
I founded a leadership company that focuses on speaking, coaching, and community.
TEDx Speaker
In 2023 I spoke at the largest TEDx in Canada TEDxSFU with a talk titled - Life Beyond the Dead Man's Curve.
Professional Coach
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach & Professional Certified Coach (CPCC/PCC).
Meet Nabeel
"Mentee is the best community to be a part of. An amazing opportunity for people who are looking to network and have fun at the same time!"
Focus: Digital Marketing and Ads
One final question...
"But what if I don't have much time?"
Every person in Mentee is busy. Mentee is designed to be a resource, not a task. You will get the most out of your time leveraging the resources (Masterclasses, Office Hours, Coworking Sessions, in-person events, etc.).
But if you simply use Mentee to connect with other entrepreneurs, get inspiration, and overcome some business challenges, it will still pay for itself and then some. Some of our members have gotten their money back from the very first in-person event.
We also offer over $6000+ in member-exclusive discounts. Once you join, you'll instantly access exclusive savings and deals on branding, photography, web design, marketing, financial planning, consulting, coaching, products, services, and so much more directly from our members!
Mentee shouldn't be a chore. It should be fun, supportive, and exciting!
Ready to Join Mentee?