MENTOR PREPARATION

Thank you for participating in this Redemptive Lab. As a mentor, we ask that you set aside intentional time to prepare. Here are a few suggestions on how to prepare, as well as detailed information about the event. We're excited to have you with us!

A Note About Labs

The great joy of our work at the Redemptive Lab is the time we spend in person together. This is a unique time for each of us to unplug, be present, learn, listen, and encourage. While we know everyone is busy with much to do outside of the event, we ask that everyone be fully present during the time you’re with us. Our events are unlike a typical conference where you might be able to step away and take a call; they are customized for each participant, intentional, and relational -- each person plays a key role in each part of the day. As a mentor, you are with us for 1 day of the event and we kindly ask you to prioritize being fully present during that time. If you are not able to be there for breakfast or dinner due to commutes, we can make accommodations.

Preparing For Effective Mentorship

  • Read how we think about Mentorship: Mentorship Manifesto and Preparation Guidelines.

  • Review the Labs agenda below. You would just be with us on Day 2/Thursday.

  • Write out a few thoughts or frameworks on each of the topics you'll be mentoring on.

  • Review founder and venture bios.

All of the above information will be emailed to you one week before the Lab. 

Sample Agenda

Note: Founders and Labs team will have programming the night before and morning after your day at the Lab.

Day Two

8:00AM Breakfast & Mentor Arrivals

8:30AM Welcome & Introductions

9:45AM Venture Pitches

10:30AM Strategy Interview & Discussion

11:30AM Operations Interview & Discussion

12:30PM Lunch

1:30PM Founder : Mentor 1:1s (4 sessions)

4:30PM Break & Happy Hour

5:30PM Dinner

7:30PM Mentor Thank Yous & Departures

8:00PM Founder Social Time

Weather & Attire

  • Dress code is Colorado casual — no need for business attire.

  • Some sessions will be outside, weather permitting, so we suggest layering and packing at least a hat and outdoor jacket.

  • Temperatures in Jefferson in May are typically in the 50s to low 60s during the day.

Venue

The event will be held at a private lodge in beautiful Jefferson, CO, just under 70 miles west of Denver. Please arrive by 8AM and we will have breakfast ready for you upon your arrival.

Revelation Ranch
1415 Stagestop Rd.
Jefferson, CO 80456

Labs Team Contact Information

Tim Buttrill

President @ Common Forge Ventures
513-646-2217
tim.buttrill@gmail.com

Brian Gray

VP Of Formation @ Denver Institute
720-937-9518
brian.gray@denverinstitute.org