The Founder Games brings experienced operators, investors, and industry leaders into the arena — not as panelists, but as mentors who shape real startup decisions while the cameras are rolling. This is not about theory. It's about judgment, timing, and truth.
We invite mentors who bring real-world credibility, not generic advice.
You're a fit if you are:
A founder, operator, or executive with hands-on startup or scale-up experience
An investor, VC, angel or corporate innovation leader
Proven outcomes in growth, sales, product, fundraising, PR or leadership
Comfortable giving direct, honest feedback under time pressure
If founders would call you when things go wrong, you're probably right for this!
Apply to Become a MentorYour expertise is showcased through real decision-making moments — not staged talks or generic panels.
You mentor founders during critical challenges that shape their trajectory, not in abstract workshops.
You become part of a trusted inner circle of founders, mentors, VCs, and partners across the region.
Mentors are invited back across seasons, off-show programs, and the wider Founder Games platform.
Your mentorship becomes part of a learning archive watched by founders, investors, and future entrepreneurs across 15+ countries.
Mentors get a front-row seat to founders before the pitch deck polish — spotting talent early and building relationships that often continue beyond the show.
Experienced operators, investors, and industry leaders who mentor founders in real time, under real pressure.
Elena Kostoska
Founder & Consultant
Theodoros Sofianos
Mentor
Silvia Lupu
Investor
Liviu Munteanu
Mark Barett
Verica Poposka
Varun Turlapati
Viktor Mitevski
Goran Sazdov
Aleksandar Stankov
Johana Carolina M. Vega Leonel
Milosh Rakcevic
Naumche Ivanovski
Nenad Chubrionovski
Serkan Kurtulus
Mentor
Vladimir Jelic
Founder
Stefan Vukmanovic
CEO of Starko
The Founder Games is more than a show or an accelerator — it’s a growing community of ambitious builders from across Southeast Europe. Get access to a curated founder network, practical playbooks, mentors, capital, and a platform where your story can be seen by the region and beyond.
Be where the real decisions happen. Join mentors who are making an impact that gets seen, remembered, and valued.
Share your expertise where it matters most
Connect with founders, mentors, and investors in the ecosystem
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