Cohort 1 — October 2026

Borrow expertise. Share growth.

Cross-company mentoring built for small and mid-sized teams. Your mentees build real skills. Your mentors gain fresh perspectives. Starting from €290.
One program, both sides grow.

Matched across

8–10 companies

Per quarter

3 × 60 min sessions

HR effort

~1 hour setup

Matching

AI-powered, cross-company

Tested with select companies in early 2026

Results from our cross-company mentoring pilot

100%

Would participate again

8.4/10

Average recommendation score

4.7/5

Rated for access to new perspectives

"Interesting matches and a valuable opportunity to share and learn from new perspectives — lots of sparks of inspiration created for sure!"

— Karin, VP Operations at remberg · Pilot Mentor

When asked "what was the most valuable part of your experience?"

"A really huge dose of confidence."

— Pilot Mentee

"Interacting with an experienced mentor and gaining insight on how another company is doing things."

— Pilot Mentee

"Fresh perspective offered by interacting with people from other companies."

— Pilot Mentor

The Challenge

Great people, limited access to growth

Small and mid-sized companies struggle with talent development, not because of lack of talent, but because of structural gaps.

Sound Familiar?

Limited internal mentor pool — same voices, same perspectives
Low or unstructured L&D budget for external mentoring platforms
High admin overhead to coordinate any program
Employees miss out on development despite having motivation

How We Solve It

Exchange mentors and mentees across companies — everyone contributes, everyone benefits
We handle matching, guidelines, tracking, and coordination
Minimal HR time: ~1 hour onboarding + simple approvals
Real skills gained for both mentors and mentees

The Process

Six steps to cross-company mentoring

We take care of the complexity so your team can focus on growth.

Join the Cohort

Express your interest and we'll be in touch. We select 8–10 companies per cohort to keep matching quality high.

Nominate Participants

Each company nominates an equal number of mentors and mentees — starting from 3 pairs, any function welcome.

Intake Survey

Participants complete a short form so we can capture development topics and learning goals.

AI-Assisted Matching

We match mentors and mentees across companies based on topics, seniority, and availability.

Mentoring Sessions

Each pair meets for one 60-minute session per month over 3 months — we provide the structure.

Feedback & Report

We collect feedback throughout and deliver a full report with insights and recommendations.

Why Participate

Everyone wins

A program designed with HR, mentees, and mentors in mind.

For HR / People Teams

Offer meaningful development at a fraction of the cost. Minimal admin — we handle matching, scheduling guidance, and reporting. Data-backed outcomes you can share with leadership.

For Mentees

Gain fresh perspectives from outside your organisation. Structured growth on topics like communication, leadership, and stakeholder management — with real-world experience.

For Mentors

Practise leadership and coaching skills. Build cross-company networks. Develop through teaching — mentoring experience is not required, just openness.

What's Included

Cross-company mentor-mentee matching

Confidentiality guidelines & competitor screening

Mentor & mentee onboarding masterclass

Scheduling support & session tracking

Feedback surveys throughout

End-of-cohort report with insights

What We Need From You

1 HR contact per company

Nominate 3 or more mentor-mentee pairs (equal numbers)

Review and approve proposed matches

Internal communication & encouragement

End-of-cohort feedback

Mentoring Focus

Leadership fundamentals & soft skills

We focus on universal topics to maximise matching quality across companies and functions.

CommunicationStakeholder ManagementGiving & Receiving FeedbackDelegationConflict ResolutionLeading Without AuthorityPrioritisationTeam MotivationManaging UpDecision-MakingTime Management

Pricing

Affordable mentoring, built for growing teams

A fraction of the cost of traditional mentoring platforms — because companies share the value.

Cohort 1 · October 2026

Per Company, Per Cohort

3-month program · Everything included · Scale at your own pace

€390€290early-bird

Starts with 3 mentor-mentee pairs · +€50 per additional pair
That's ~€32 per mentoring session — compared to €150–400 for external coaching.

AI-assisted matching

Onboarding masterclass

Competitor screening

Session tracking

Confidentiality guidelines

End-of-cohort report

Feedback surveys

Scheduling support

I'm interested →

Early-bird pricing for founding cohort companies. Nominate as many pairs as you'd like — just keep mentors and mentees balanced.

The Program Organiser

Built by someone who believes in accessible mentoring

Sara Brioschi

Founder, PeopleTopics

I'm a startup operator. I've scaled talent in several startups before becoming an ICF-certified startup and performance coach, Top mentor on MentorCruise, and advisor to startup founders. I designed this program to make structured mentoring accessible and scalable for companies that need it most.

ICF ACC CoachTop-Rated MentorStartup Advisor

FAQ

Common questions

Is this time-intensive for HR?

No. The program is designed with People teams in mind. Expect about 1 hour of onboarding, then occasional brief check-ins. We handle matching, tracking, and reporting.

Can we join with mentees only?

No. Each company needs to provide both mentors and mentees to keep the exchange balanced. This is what makes the model work — everyone contributes, everyone benefits.

Do mentors need prior mentoring experience?

No. We offer a free onboarding masterclass for both mentors and mentees, covering how to set up a successful mentoring relationship. Motivation and openness matter more than formal training.

How are matches decided?

We use an AI-assisted matching tool to surface pairing suggestions based on topics, availability, and seniority, then finalise matches manually to ensure quality. Your HR contact can review and approve or request changes.

What about confidentiality and competitors?

We actively screen against direct market conflicts — no competitor pairings. All sessions follow clear privacy guidelines, and no sessions are recorded. Everything stays between the mentor-mentee pair.

Which companies is this for?

Small and mid-sized organisations with 50–300 employees, ideally in tech, SaaS, professional services, or agency sectors. You need a dedicated HR/People lead and interest in developing soft skills and leadership fundamentals. We accept 8–10 companies per cohort to ensure high-quality matching.

What happens after the cohort ends?

We deliver a report with participation data, feedback, and recommendations. You can choose to join the next cohort or not — there's no long-term obligation.

Limited to 8–10 Companies

Secure your spot in Cohort 1

Starting October 2026. Limited spots to keep matching quality high. Early-bird pricing at €290 per company — available now.