The GEN Certified Mentor Program develops ecosystem builders, business professionals, investors,  innovators, and entrepreneurs into true mentors who build independent thinkers and leaders with  accountability and transparency. These Certified Mentors will provide the foundation for a world-class  mentoring culture leading to long-term benefits for the ecosystem as a whole: stronger growth  companies, more opportunities for startups to have access to quality support, and a more mature  pipeline for regional angel investors and VCs.