Experts = Xperts

Your experience is invaluable. Join xFoundry's network of Xperts to directly empower high-potential student ventures, providing the guidance, insights, and leadership they need to transform groundbreaking ideas into real-world impact. Shape the future of innovation, one team at a time.

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Guide and shape the next generation of student founders

Student ventures, no matter how brilliant, thrive on experienced guidance.

xFoundry connects you with driven student innovators, providing a structured platform to share your wisdom and directly contribute to the success of high-impact ventures.

Guide early-stage teams to success

xFoundry provides seasoned strategic direction to early-stage teams. We give new teams the expert guidance they need to make smart choices from the very beginning, helping them build a strong foundation for future growth.

Mentor future student founders

xFoundry gives aspiring founders the practical feedback they need to refine their vision. We connect new entrepreneurs with experienced mentors who offer real-world advice, helping them sharpen their ideas and build a solid plan for their business.

Scale student ventures with executive leadership

xFoundry equips launching companies with the executive leadership necessary to scale effectively. We provide the high-level guidance and experience that growing businesses need to expand smoothly, ensuring they have the right leadership to achieve their full potential.

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Your leadership can take two impactful forms within the xFoundry Alliance: directly Mentoring student teams through their development, or stepping in as a CXO to lead a launched NewCo to market success. Explore how your expertise can make a difference below.

Mentors
CXOs

Benefits of becoming an Xperience Mentor

As a Mentor, you'll provide hands-on guidance and expert insights to student teams during their crucial Xcelerate and Xecute stages. Your direct involvement will help refine their business plans, prototypes, and pitches, shaping their entrepreneurial journey and preparing them for real-world challenges.

Direct impact and engagement
Return on mentorship investment
Leadership pathway
Enhanced visibility

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  • Shape the next generation of entrepreneurs by delivering guest lectures or workshops on your specific expertise (e.g., entrepreneurship, technical domains, industry trends).
  • Influence venture success by offering critical feedback on business plans, prototypes, and pitches, and judging milestone events during Xperience.

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  • Directly shape curriculum design and pedagogy for the Xperience academic program.
  • Advise on and infuse interdisciplinary course development, including the powerful TEAMS framework.

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  • Gain recognition for your contributions in xFoundry newsletters, social media channels, and at key events.
  • Boost your professional profile within a dynamic innovation ecosystem.

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  • Lead and support faculty training and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the xFoundry Alliance, multiplying your impact across institutions.
Mentor the next generation

Guide emerging talent and amplify your influence.

Become an xpert

"Xperience gave me the professional tools and mentorship I needed to turn my idea into something real. It was truly life-changing."

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"Xperience gave me the professional tools and mentorship I needed to turn my idea into something real. It was truly life-changing."

Name Surname
Position, Company name

"Xperience gave me the professional tools and mentorship I needed to turn my idea into something real. It was truly life-changing."

Name Surname
Position, Company name

Your leadership role as a NewCo CXO

As an xFoundry CXO, you'll assume the critical role of interim CEO for a winning NewCo post-competition, steering its strategic direction for 12-18 months. Your leadership will be instrumental in securing investor introductions, scaling operations, and transforming innovative concepts into thriving companies.

Significant equity and influence
Accelerate public recognition
Strategic access and networking
Tangible business impact

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Elevate your university's standing, gaining national recognition as a leader in innovation.

  • Earn a direct equity stake or advisory shares in a high-potential venture you help lead.
  • Play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory and success of a new company.

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Provide your students with an unparalleled competitive edge and invaluable real-world experience.

  • Achieve public recognition as a key architect behind a high-impact startup launched from the xFoundry ecosystem.
  • Showcase your leadership through high-profile platforms, including potential keynote speaking roles at xFoundry events.

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Gain a seat at the table where the future is being shaped, directly influencing critical technological advancements and policy.

  • Gain direct access to the Xponential Fund and top xFoundry leadership.
  • Expand your network with leading investors and industry figures through venture-specific introductions.

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Gain a seat at the table where the future is being shaped, directly influencing critical technological advancements and policy.

  • Drive real-world operational scaling and strategic growth for a promising NewCo, seeing your expertise translate directly into tangible results.
Lead as a CXO

Drive a new venture to success and make a lasting impact.

Become an xpert

"Xperience gave me the professional tools and mentorship I needed to turn my idea into something real. It was truly life-changing."

Name Surname
Position, Company name

"Xperience gave me the professional tools and mentorship I needed to turn my idea into something real. It was truly life-changing."

Name Surname
Position, Company name

"Xperience gave me the professional tools and mentorship I needed to turn my idea into something real. It was truly life-changing."

Name Surname
Position, Company name

"Xperience gave me the professional tools and mentorship I needed to turn my idea into something real. It was truly life-changing."

Name Surname
Position, Company name

"Xperience gave me the professional tools and mentorship I needed to turn my idea into something real. It was truly life-changing."

Name Surname
Position, Company name