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Get Free Expert Help from SCORE Silicon Valley to Start & Grow Your Small Business.

No matter where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, our experienced SCORE mentors are ready to assist & help you achieve your small business goals. Browse mentor profiles or let us pair you with the right expert!

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5 Simple Steps to SCORE Mentoring:

Identify


Identify your small business needs and desired support.

Request


Request a SCORE Mentor as your advisor to small business success.

Schedule


Schedule a mentoring session with your assigned SCORE mentor

Set Goals


Set goals for your small business with guidance from your SCORE mentor.

Advance


Work with your SCORE mentor through the life of your business.

Vanessa Founder, Vivid Cat Design

“With the guidance of my SCORE Mentors, Arik Paran and Bruce Kleinman, I refined my business plan and considered how to best serve my target audience. I felt overwhelmed with all the tasks and decisions I had on my plate, but after speaking with my mentors I was able to shift priorities and clarify my path a bit more. I felt that my concerns were understood during our calls, and it's nice to have mentors to bounce ideas off of and not feel so alone in the process of building my business. We started off strong and now that I've officially launched my website, I'm looking forward to having their guidance and advice for a smoother transition from freelancer to business owner. I have confidence that the added accountability and mentoring sessions will help me build positive and confident momentum in my business.”

Vanessa,

Founder, Owner of Vivid Cat Design, a design company that tailors to your unique needs
Donna Carroll Founder and CEO of ALIXIR DANCE

“As soon as I started working with Rob, I knew he'd be key to helping guide me to re-launch my 14 year dance event business. Rob asked the right questions to fully understand my business, and then we got to work. He's been consistently working with me to rebuild a business that's even stronger\ than the one that had to pause due to covid. Rob's guidance and expertise is a true gift, not only to me, but to the thousands who benefit from my business. I am unbelievably grateful for SCORE and all you do to help us entrepreneurs change the world!”

Donna Carroll,

Founder and CEO of ALIXIR DANCE
Natalia Benz Owner of Ultralight Lean Solutions

“I was in the planning stage of opening a consulting firm when I reached out to SCORE Silicon Valley. My Business Mentor, Paul Barsley, was very knowledgeable and seemed genuinely interested in helping me. The information I received was very valuable. We reviewed registering a new business with my local county, getting set up for accounting, and the best way to perform market research. It was great to talk with someone who has been through this before. I felt this was a good use of my time and feel better prepared to start my business!”

Natallia Benz,

Owner of Ultralight Lean Solutions
Ruoyu Loughry of Loughry CPA

"My mentors are always willing to help with their years of experience and wisdom. They ask very good questions to get me brainstorming, and then help me pull back my thought train to stay focused. Everytime, they summarize our conversation, and leave me homework for the next meeting. With Bill and Larry, I am growing business, challenging my own limits, and contributing more with confidence. I strongly recommend business owners come to SCORE to get help. As you start or grow your business, SCORE will be along the way to support you."

Ruoyu Loughry,

Owner, Loughry CPA
Danielle Seybold

"My mentor, Paul Barsley, far exceeded my expectations for navigating the logistics of how to set up a business. He even gave me great advice for how to make that business successful - including marketing and business planning advice."

Danielle P Seybold,

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Patience Buckwalter, founder of Grape Leaf Café and Empowerment Center

“Rob Gelphman was able to support by helping me rethink priorities, set goals, and focus. Rob was delighted by our product, and his enthusiasm was wonderful fuel, especially during stressful times. His unique combination of humor, libanility, experience and thoughtful coaching was a huge asset to our business. I would not hesitate to recommend SCORE mentoring for anyone I know who needs business support. It is an invaluable offering to this community, and I am impressed and grateful for the generosity.”

James Brake,

Co-Founder and Executive Director, NourishBot

Our Mentors

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Bill"s experience includes both electrical engineering and general management. He holds degrees...

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Chuck as been the Director of Business Development at MAPS/Kalkea, Mobile Web Surf and at Accellion...

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I can help you with the key financial aspects of your business - set up, monitor, and projected cash...

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I can help you with your nonprofit and for profit business challenges. I can assist you with...

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I can help you design the product, business, and roadmap, using both technologies, tools, and...

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Dale McKinney has extensive experience as a Chief Financial Officer in both financial services and...

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I can help new or existing small business owners in establishing and analyzing financial systems...

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I’ve worked for six startups (two as a founder) and recognize the importance of outside expertise to...

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I can help you evaluate your business ideas, identify strategy and convert to tactical plans...

Mel has spent 35 years helping people buy and sell businesses. He has done independent market...

I can help you with:
* Building: Brainstorming how to start designing a product, finding product...

I will use my professional experience in business management and development to help as a volunteer...

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After a career as a CPA, Ray was CEO of a small business and was able to grow sales dramatically to...

I can assist clients in a variety of disciplines including strategy consulting, market planning and...

Headshot of Paranthaman Krishnasamy

I can guide entrepreneur's from start to success with my experience in various industries/countries...

I will like to share my expertise and skills with aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners in the...

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Gary was with HP for 30 years, holding positions as R&D Lab Manager, Strategic Business Development...

Headshot of Doug Saulsbury

Doug spent over 40 years in management, business development, marketing, system engineering, product...

Headshot of Arik Paran

I enjoy working with business leaders at any point of the business life cycle - whether you are...

I can help your company with artificial intelligence (AI), social media marketing, business...

Headshot of Neal Weinstein

I can help you develop your business from an idea to reality using your own creativity and passion...

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I am excited to use my background in starting new businesses within Fortune 500 and startup...

Headshot of Judith Weiss

I can help you find customers by identifying your competitive advantage and then translate those...

Headshot of Michael Chang

I can help you get results in supply chain matters, purchasing and contract negotiations, vendor...

Headshot of John Edwards

Dr. John Edwards has over 40 years of management experience with both for-profit and nonprofit...

Headshot of Danny Wong

Danny can share his experiences with you to conceive, start, and build a business. He believes in...

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Operations, business plans, project management, and software implementations present challenges I...

Validate your business idea, find a target market & differentiation to grow your Business & Revenue...

As a passionate entrepreneur I would like to help other companies to succeed.
As a finance and It...

You'll find me a compassionate listener of your dreams. I am able to work with early ideation and...

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I can help a high-tech or medical startup get out their first product. I have worked with a number...

I am an entrepreneur with experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). I...

I can help you grow your start, grow, and manage your e-retail business and guide you and your team...

I have been passionate in helping founders and entrepreneurs achieve their business goals which, of...

I will help you understand the different options for building a business. Using my expertise in...

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Mark Levi spent his career in the Marketing and Sales arena, with positions as salesman, sales...

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I foster growth, competitiveness, funding and financial performance by applying clear vision...

Considering whether business ownership is right for you? I'm happy to talk through the options and...

I enjoy helping small businesses get started and grow. I can help you strategize a new business...

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Ray uses his operational experience in Product Development, Business Development, Marketing...

Headshot of Nadera Alam

Nadera Alam is a seasoned international executive with over 28 years of entrepreneurial experience...

Headshot of Per Fernqvist

Per want to help you to start or grow your food business and assist with anything packaging...

I'm excited to support this community! My parents immigrated here from Vietnam and took us from food...

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Sales, Negotiations, and Time Management Expert

With over two decades of hands-on experience in...

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I can help you with your intellectual property issues including patents, trademarks, copyright and...

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mentoring, sales, marketing, development, project management, non-profit boards

I provide business mentorship for small businesses, technology startups and Franchise businesses. I...

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I will help you grow and manage your B2B and B2C business and guide you on how to raise venture...

Technology Startups:
Technology executive with entrepreneurial experience, building high-growth...

Headshot of Roger Alan McConville

I can help you to grow and manage the sales of your B2B business. I am a senior sales and business...

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I hope to be of value as a mentor and assist in problem solving, business strategy, business growth...

Headshot of Rob Gelphman

Marketing strategy and tactics, competitive analysis and differentation, pricing considerations...

Headshot of Coco Zhong

Coco Zhong has extensive small business background. Currently Coco is an owner of an ecommerce...

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Vinit can assist you with your intellectual property issues including patents, trademarks, copyright...

Entrepreneurs Succeed with SCORE Mentors

What is better than one very passionate, forward-thinking entrepreneur working to make a business highly successful? How about two very passionate, forward-thinking entrepreneurs working on your business ownership goals? That is what SCORE offers to all small business owners: mentors who work alongside entrepreneurs to realize their small business ownership dreams.

See how SCORE mentors have made a difference for other small business owners like you.

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