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Mento

Los Angeles, US · Founded 2020 · 125 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

Mento provides 1:1 executive coaching and mentorship paired with AI acceleration, matching leaders with experienced coaches who have held similar roles at top companies to drive faster skill development and business outcomes.

Also known as Mento Inc

Founders & leadership

Mento was founded in 2020 by Jamie Albers and Alex Marcus.

JAJamie Albers
Jamie AlbersinCo-founder & Co-CEOFounder of Mento, which pairs leaders with experienced executive coaches and AI tools for skill development. Previously co-founded Whizz, an e-bike and e-moped subscription service for delivery workers in the US.
AMAlex Marcus
Alex MarcusinCo-Founder & Co-CEOFounder of Mento, which offers 1:1 executive coaching and mentorship combined with AI to match leaders with experienced coaches for skill development and business outcomes.

Investors · 3

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Company profile

researched Aug 2026

Mento operates a performance coaching platform that provides 1:1 coaching and mentorship to leaders and teams inside companies. Coaches are drawn from former and current C-suite executives, VPs and directors at large technology and enterprise employers, and members are matched to a coach by role, function, goals and working style through a curated, human-led matching process rather than open scheduling. Engagements typically involve 45-minute sessions every two weeks, supported by a personalized growth plan, coaching topics and to-dos, session prep notes and progress tracking.

The product is delivered through a web platform that combines session management, self-assessments and peer feedback, and community programming including bi-weekly or monthly workshops, member introductions and a Slack community. Coaching engagements are informed by data: pulse surveys track 22 leadership behaviors over time, and "Peer Insights" collects 360-style feedback from managers, peers and direct reports, alongside ongoing company context. An AI layer, referred to as Moments, generates post-session summaries, commitments and takeaways, surfaces multi-session insights and patterns, and builds personalized agendas ahead of each session.

Mento sells both to employers developing their leaders and to individuals purchasing coaching for their own careers. Coaching follows what the company calls the Mento Methodology, an 80/20 blend of coaching and mentorship intended to keep sessions focused on business outcomes; every coach completes an ICF-accredited training program and receives ongoing weekly workshops, mentor coaching and session-level feedback.

Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.

Key figures

latest reported
Average coach satisfaction ratingJan 20264.9 out of 5
Coach applicant acceptance rateJan 20260.5%
Companies represented in outcome survey baseJan 2026100 companies
Functions covered by coaching rosterJan 202630 functions
HeadcountAug 2026125
Leadership behaviors tracked by pulse surveysJan 202622 behaviors
Member satisfaction rating (individuals)Jan 20264.9 out of 5
Monthly coaching utilization rateJan 202698%
Share of coached leaders reporting stronger performanceJan 202693%
Share of members saying coaching is worth the investmentJan 202698%
Survey responses underlying reported outcomesJan 20261,400 responses

Company-reported or press-reported figures, each dated to when it was claimed — not independently audited.

Competitors · 7

by search overlap
Mentorloop23 shared keywordsMentorloop is a mentoring software platform that helps organisations run and scale mentoring programs, using a cohort-based matching algorithm, milestone-based content, and feedback tools, plus an AI co-coordinator called Coco. It serves employers and program coordinators managing peer-to-peer and traditional mentoring at scale.
Together Software22 shared keywordsTogether is a mentoring platform that facilitates knowledge transfer and peer learning within organizations through intelligent employee pairing and structured session frameworks. It serves enterprise teams seeking to build collaborative cultures and break down organizational silos.
Chronus19 shared keywordsChronus offers an AI-assisted mentoring and connection platform for enterprise organizations, matching and guiding employees through career development, mentorship, peer learning, and community building. It also supports change adoption efforts such as AI transformation, mergers and acquisitions, and culture shifts, with event management, budget tracking, and outcome reporting tools.
Mentorcloud18 shared keywordsMentorCloud is an AI-enabled mentoring software platform that lets organizations design, launch, and manage mentorship programs, including 1:1, 1:many, and peer-to-peer formats, with program design tools, training, and progress reporting. It serves enterprises and institutions running employee skills, leadership development, and engagement initiatives across multiple geographies.
Qooper16 shared keywordsQooper provides enterprise mentoring software that helps HR, L&D, and talent teams design, launch, manage, and report on mentoring and employee development programs. Its platform includes mentor matching, training libraries, AI-assisted tools, and ROI dashboards to support retention, leadership development, and internal mobility.
Mentorcliq16 shared keywordsMentorcliQ provides employee mentoring software and community/ERG management tools (CommunityCliQ) that handle mentor-mentee matching, employee resource group administration, and program success tracking. It serves L&D and HR teams at global enterprises focused on employee retention, development, and engagement.
Mentor Collective13 shared keywordsMentor Collective provides an AI-supported mentorship platform connecting learners, students, and early-career professionals with mentors and advisors. The infrastructure uses artificial intelligence to scale human connections and accelerate career readiness for campuses and employers.

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In the news

Research sources · 8

primary sources listed

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Frequently asked questions

What does Mento do?
Mento is a performance coaching platform pairing company leaders with operator-coaches, with an AI layer connecting sessions.
Who founded Mento?
Mento was founded by Jamie Albers, Alex Marcus in 2020.
Who are Mento's investors?
Mento's investors include NextGen Venture Partners, Twelve Below, Zag Capital.
Where is Mento headquartered?
Mento is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.