Experienced minds
for growing startups
Mentova connects startups and growing businesses with retired and senior professionals for mentorship, advisory, consulting, and flexible expert support — without the cost or complexity of full-time senior hires.
Access experienced operators on your terms
Get mentorship, strategic reviews, fractional leadership, and project support from professionals who have already built, scaled, and navigated what you are facing now.
Do meaningful work on a flexible schedule
Apply your decades of expertise to emerging businesses through mentoring, advisory roles, consulting projects, and part-time engagements — entirely on your own terms.
The right kind of support, at the right moment
Early-stage teams don't need more generic advice. They need specific experience from people who have genuinely been there — and the flexibility to engage without long-term commitments.
Human-reviewed matching
Every request and application is reviewed by a person. No algorithm, no instant random match. Introductions are made only when there is genuine fit and purpose.
Practical, proven experience
Mentova experts are not coaches with a certification. They are former operators, executives, founders, and senior professionals with real careers behind them.
Flexible, honest engagement
From a single intro consultation to ongoing monthly advisory, you engage on your terms. Mentova is transparent about timelines, pricing, and what to expect at every step.
Built for both sides
Get the expertise your team doesn't yet have
- Strategic mentorship from experienced operators
- Advisory support for key business decisions
- Fractional and part-time senior leadership
- Short-term consulting and project support
- Access without full-time hiring commitment
Stay active and contribute on your own terms
- Mentor and guide founders and growing teams
- Advisory roles with flexible time commitments
- Project-based consulting with clear scope
- Paid engagements, negotiated fairly
- Remote-friendly, no commute required
A clear, unhurried process
Mentova uses a careful, human-led process — not instant matching. Here is what to expect from the moment you reach out.
Submit your request
Tell us what kind of support you need, your context, and what you are trying to achieve. No long forms — just enough for us to understand the fit.
We review and respond
The Mentova team reviews every submission personally. You will hear back within 1–3 business days with questions or a suggested next step.
Curated introduction
If there is good fit, we make a warm, curated introduction to a relevant expert. Usually within 3–7 business days from start of active matching.
Engage on your terms
You decide how to proceed — from a single consultation to an ongoing arrangement. Mentova supports the structure that works for both sides.
Support that fits your stage
Mentorship & Guidance
Regular sessions with an experienced professional to navigate decisions, priorities, and team challenges.
Advisory Support
Ongoing advisory from a senior professional aligned with your strategic direction, available on a scheduled basis.
Strategic Reviews
Structured review engagements focused on business model, go-to-market, operations, or financial health.
Fractional & Part-time
Access senior expertise on a fractional or part-time basis — without the cost or commitment of full-time hiring.
Clear starting points, no surprises
Mentova pricing is honest and upfront. Final costs depend on scope and engagement model, but here is where it starts.
Intro Consultation
A focused introductory session with a relevant expert to explore fit and next steps.
See full details →Expert Matching
Curated review of your needs and a warm introduction to a matched expert profile.
Request a MatchOngoing Advisory
Custom monthly plans for ongoing mentorship, advisory, and strategic guidance.
Learn more →Transparent from the start
Mentova is an early-stage business. We are not a giant platform or an automated marketplace. We are a careful, human-led operation and we want you to know exactly how we work.
Curated, not automated
Every expert introduction is made by a person, not an algorithm. We review fit carefully before connecting two parties.
Honest about timelines
We publish our expected response and delivery windows clearly. Startup requests typically get an initial review within 1–3 business days. Matching takes up to 7 days.
No fake social proof
You will not find fabricated testimonials or invented statistics on this site. Our credibility comes from how we work, not from inflated claims.
Fair cancellations
Intro consultations can be cancelled or rescheduled with 24 hours notice. Matching fees become non-refundable once active sourcing begins. Ongoing plans cancel before the next billing cycle.
Real support channel
All customer support, refund requests, and help queries go to support@mentova.app. We aim to respond within 2 business days.
India-based, remote-first
Mentova operates remotely, headquartered in India. All engagements are conducted digitally, making them accessible regardless of location.
Ready to find the right expert?
Whether you are a startup looking for experienced guidance or a senior professional ready to contribute — the first step is a simple conversation.