Mentoring Program
Guidance for the ones building.
A 1-on-1 mentoring program for selected early-stage entrepreneurs who are serious about building consumer brands. We work closely with a small number of founders at a time, offering strategy, operations and distribution guidance — pro bono or through equity alignment in specific cases.
Who it is for
Early-stage, high-conviction.
We choose founders who have a clear product instinct, a defined customer problem and the discipline to execute. The program is not a classroom or a course — it is a working relationship with a founder who has operated at scale across media, entertainment and consumer products.
- Consumer product or brand founders
- Pre-launch to early-revenue stage
- Clear customer problem and point of view
- Willing to operate, not just ideate
- Based in North America or building for it
- Open to pro bono or equity-based alignment
How we help
Three areas of focus.
01
Strategy
Refine your brand positioning, product roadmap and go-to-market plan with a founder who has built and scaled consumer businesses before.
02
Operations
Get hands-on help with supply chain, merchandising, marketplace launch and the operational infrastructure that turns ideas into revenue.
03
Distribution
Leverage 10xGrow's wholesale, ecommerce and retail relationships to open doors that are usually closed to early-stage brands.
Compensation
Pro bono, or equity.
Pro bono
Most mentoring is offered without charge. We reserve this path for founders and ideas we believe in, where our time can create the most leverage.
Equity, in specific cases
For select ventures where 10xGrow becomes a deeper build partner — not just an advisor — we may align through a small equity stake instead of fees.
Book a call
Grab an intro slot.
Pick an open 30-minute window on Dan's calendar. A Google Meet invite is sent to your email once booked. Times shown in Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Available times
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Apply
Apply to the program.
We review a small number of applications each quarter. Tell us about yourself, your startup and what you are working toward.