A group of experienced entrepreneurs and successful business executives is giving back to the Start Up Community. The group MERLIN mentors was established to give free mentoring services in the Madison area. It is really a top notch group of individuals that any entrepreneur would be lucky to work with.

From the Website:

The Madison Entrepreneur Resource, Learning and Innovation Network (MERLIN) is a Madison-based corp of volunteers who have masterfully started and managed new ventures. These mentors use their skills, experience and enthusiasm to guide emerging entrepreneurs in early stage ventures to boost the potential of business success.

MERLIN supports innovation and entrepreneurial activity throughout the Madison community by matching potential entrepreneurs with volunteer mentors — including UW faculty and alumni — from the corporate, entrepreneurial and communities.

MERLIN provides entrepreneurs information and guidance to launch, sustain and grow their venture, particularly in the areas of biotechnology, information technology, agriculture, medicine, food science and manufacturing.

To apply go to:

http://www.merlinmentors.org