{"id":6511,"date":"2020-06-29T02:33:30","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T06:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.research.ncsu.edu\/orc\/?page_id=6511"},"modified":"2025-08-15T10:44:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:44:04","slug":"mentorship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/research.ncsu.edu\/commercialization\/for-startups-archive\/mentorship\/","title":{"rendered":"Office of Research Commercialization Advisors (ORCA) Network"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n
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About the ORCA Network<\/h2>\n

We pair experienced entrepreneurs and industry executives with NC State research teams and startups for continued coaching and guidance. Use your expertise to help further develop our most interesting technologies, identify potential opportunities that may be appropriate for a startup, and help our existing startups grow and scale<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n

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Find a Mentor<\/h3>\n

\n Are you an NC State researcher or startup founder seeking guidance from experts?

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Become a Mentor<\/h3>\n

\n Are you an experienced entrepreneur or executive seeking to guide innovative new companies?

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Levels of Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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An entry-level position for external advisors to learn more about NC State startups and opportunities that exist within the network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n