Scaling mentorship to unlock opportunity and measurable impact 

We envision a future where every career path is accessible, every student has industry connections, and every employee can grow as a leader with purpose.
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Why it Matters

 

Cross-class connections are the strongest predictors of economic mobility — yet too many students and employees lack them. That’s where mentorship comes in.

 

80%

of underrepresented students lack industry connections → Mentor Spaces builds those networks.

65%

of jobs and internships are found through referrals → Mentor Spaces expands access by unlocking employee and alumni networks.

75%

of employees who volunteer are more productive, stay longer, and recruit others → Mentor Spaces structures mentorship to deliver those gains in weeks.
DRIVEN BY PURPOSE

Built to accelerate economic mobility

Mentor Spaces closes the social capital gap by connecting students and professionals with industry mentors. Participants gain confidence, skills, and networks to thrive — while employees grow as leaders and companies create lasting community impact.

Meet the team

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Chris Motley

Founder & CEO

Former Wall Street executive turned impact entrepreneur, passionate about scaling mentorship to drive equity and opportunity. Chris holds a BA from Columbia University and a MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.

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Jang Kim

Co-founder, Head of Product

22+ years in product leadership, including executive roles at Next Insurance and Boku. He also led product at PayPal and American Express. Jang holds BS and Master’s degrees in Computer Science from MIT.

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Ryan Stoner

Head of Marketing & Customer Experience

3x founder and former advertising exec who has advised 50+ Fortune 500 companies on brand and growth. His focus is strategy, brand leadership, and mentorship ecosystem building.

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Henry Hipps

Board Member

Founder & CEO of Diffusion Venture Studio. He previously led innovation at the Gates Foundation and founded Trajectory Learning—driving social impact through entrepreneurship and education.

Our Investors

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