Episode 212 - Empowering the Next Generation: Quest for Effective Mentorship Solutions

In this episode of the Shift with Elena Agar Podcast, host Elena Agar sits down with Jerry Chen, a young entrepreneur who is transforming the landscape of mentorship through his innovative platform, Latte. Jerry shares his inspiring journey from contemplating a traditional finance career to catching the entrepreneurial bug, fueled by his own experiences in mentorship programs. The conversation delves into the challenges and surprises he faced while building his startup and the importance of aligning with one's strengths as a founder. Jerry explains how Latte addresses the gaps in student mentorship by focusing on preparation, matching, and empowerment, even leveraging AI to support mentees. As the discussion unfolds, Jerry touches on the evolving role of mentorship in higher education and its potential future with AI. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a professional in higher education, or curious about mentorship's impact on careers, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice from Jerry's personal and professional experiences. Tune in to explore the exciting shift in mentorship with Latte!Time stamps:00:00 Interning at Startups: Biggest Surprise?03:28 "Focus and Delegate for Success"09:08 Emerging Platforms Revolutionize Startups09:47 Understanding the Gen Z Experience14:58 Valuing Human Mentorship Over AI17:39 Mentorship Platform Challenges20:31 Need for External Validation23:26 Networking Sparks Tech Collaboration27:10 Higher Ed's ROI Challenge31:13 Evolving Higher Education Dynamics32:04 "Starting Early Career Networking"Connect with Jerry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/literallyjerry/Visit Website: https://www.latteconnect.com/Follow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/Website: https://elenaagar.com/Listen on:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wij