Impact Mentorship – Forter
MENTORSHIP
Developing future leaders in digital commerce
About IMPACT Mentorship
At a time when digital commerce is moving so fast, being able to share your expertise and/or access expert advice can be the key to success. The IMPACT Mentorship program focuses on matching industry leaders with the next generation of rising stars to provide personalized guidance and insights to solve real world problems.
Through this program, mentees have the opportunity to work closely with mentors to navigate their career paths, set and achieve professional goals, and learn from the experiences of those who have successfully advanced in the field.
What do IMPACT Mentorship Program participants receive?
For Mentees:
- Mentees are hand-matched with a mentor based on goals, skills, and experience.
- One-on-one mentorship during a three month program.
- Knowledge and advice from established leaders about how to stay ahead of the curve, get the resources you need, manage up, creative problem solving, and the opportunity to build strong connections to bolster future career opportunities.
- Invitation to join the Friends of Forter Community*.
- Potential opportunity to share Program experience…” to “Be considered for an invite to IMPACT NYC and EMEA (if invited to speak on the main stage!)
For Mentors:
- A chance to give back to the industry; guide, inspire and influence mentees.
- Building reputation and influence.
- Be considered for an invite to IMPACT NYC and EMEA (if invited to speak on the main stage!)
*FoF is only open to customers.
How are IMPACT Mentorship participants chosen?
- Once the deadline for nominations has passed, the Forter team will review all submissions
- Matches will be made based on a number of criteria including, experience level, technical merit, and will be based on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Once the matches have been made, Forter will reach out to all parties to ensure that they are still able and willing to participate in the program
- Once confirmation has been received, the Forter team will arrange an introductory call between the mentor and mentee.
- In addition to introductions, this call will be an opportunity to outline the details of the program, next steps and anticipated outcomes.
Meet the Mentors from the 2024 and 2025 Cohorts
Mentors from industry leaders, such as the Global Senior Director of Payments & Risk at Adidas and the Director of CDMO Finance, Fraud & Risk at L’Oreal, and the Group VP of Convenience Retail at EG America along with experts from Farfetch, Gamestop, Snipes, Asos and more, bring their decades of leadership and experience to the table.
What’s the application process and deadline?
To be considered as a mentee for the IMPACT Mentorship Program, please APPLY HERE.
To help shape the career of an emerging e-commerce leader, Mentors please APPLY HERE.
Applications must be received by February 28 for the Spring Cohort and August 31 for the Fall Cohort.
Are there any financial requirements to participate in the program?
- No, IMPACT Mentoring is designed to be a virtual program.
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Applications must be received by February 28 for the Spring Cohort and August 31 for the Fall Cohort.