Mentor Entrepreneurs
Support the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
If you’re a seasoned entrepreneur, diaspora changemaker, or business leader who believes in entrepreneur-led development, your insight and experience can go farther than you think, starting in Jamaica.
At Entrepreneurs Across Borders (EAB), we connect experienced professionals with promising entrepreneurs in emerging economies. Your support—just one hour a month—can unlock opportunities that create lasting change.
Currently Serving: Jamaica
Is EAB’s Network Right For You?
Are you a founder, executive, or operator who wants your experience to actually change a life? The best thing a mentor can do isn't solve one problem — it's help spark a community of entrepreneurs who keep lifting each other long after your session ends. Through EAB, your experience becomes the catalyst for a community that builds together.
Mentorship
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Diaspora professionals uplifting the communities they care about
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Business owners eager to pass along hard-won lessons
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Operators who know how to build—and want to share that insight
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Mentors and connectors committed to leveling the playing field
Our Business Mentors
Joining EAB means aligning with a global movement powered by trust, generosity, and the entrepreneurial spirit.
With as little as USD $5 (JMD $500), you can become a part of a growing community that helps bridge gaps in access, visibility, and belief. It supports founders who are often overlooked, not because of their potential, but due to their geographical location.
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Step 1: Share Your Background
Let us know your experience, interests, and availability. No long forms or obligations.
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Step 2: Get Matched
We use EAB Connect to align you with one or more entrepreneurs who need exactly what you offer.
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Step 3: Show Up
Show Up — Spend an hour with entrepreneurs — a brainstorm, Q&A, or business review — and help connect them to each other, so the community keeps building between sessions."
“Entrepreneurship is one of the most direct paths to economic opportunity, dignity, and lasting change. That’s what EAB is building—one connection at a time.”
- Chris Cochran, Executive Director
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you're ready to grow your business or just want to stay in the loop, we're here for you.
Become a member to gain access to training, resources, and mentors through our first-of-its-kind global membership, training, and connection hub.
Join our mailing list to stay informed about upcoming events, opportunities, and stories of entrepreneurs like you who are making strides in their startups, in partnership with EAB.
FAQs
If you do not see the answer to your question below, please contact us.
Do I need international experience?
Not at all. If you’ve built or led a business, your insight is valuable.
What’s the time commitment?
While there isn’t a “minimum requirement,” we recommend mentors start with one hour a month. We work around your schedule.
Can I contribute without mentoring?
Yes! You can donate, share a skill, participate in a Jamaica-based experience, or apply to GEIN.
Can I get involved while visiting Jamaica?
Yes! We offer curated, high-impact meeting opportunities for travelers. Just let us know when you’re coming.