“Who speaks into your life will determine the trajectory of your life.”
We often speak of mentorship as though it belongs only in the world of startups and boardrooms, but in truth it begins much earlier—woven into the fabric of our very lives. Parents, siblings, close friends, teachers all step into that role long before we know the word.
The question that has haunted me as I have reflected on my own journey and those of fellow founders is simple: do we ever stop needing a mentor, even at 80 years old? Or does mentorship evolve, shifting from authority to companionship, from instruction to legacy, as we move through life’s stages?
