Dear Builder,

You may have never heard of Mike Markkula, but everyone knows who Steve Jobs is. Mike, the first chairman, and second CEO for Apple, was Steve Jobs mentor. Similarly, Steve Jobs mentored Mark Zuckerberg, advising him on various aspects of building and scaling Facebook. 💡

Mentoring plays a vital role in helping individuals, teams, and companies choosing the business path and strategy. By providing invaluable guidance, support, and expertise, mentors empower entrepreneurs to make informed decisions that align with their goals and aspirations. Moreover, effective mentoring fosters a deeper understanding of market dynamics and industry trends, which will guide the business evolution.

👉 Dive into our Mobility Mentoring Program aimed at Portuguese startups and teams who want to explore the dynamic urban mobility sector. Gain access to benefits and the chance to position your business within EIT Urban Mobility ecosystem.

Applications run until March 18th. Find out more informations here.

The BGI Team

Last week, we host the Innov4Mobility Winter School in Aveiro, where 35 students delved into the field of Urban Mobility and worked on innovative solutions to address specific challenges within this domain. The School also provided an ideal platform to promote sustainable mobility through masterclasses, and social activities. Shout out to the organizations that showcased their prototypes:

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