New in 2026. The MOSW Expert Network is a curated group of seasoned founders, operators, investors, business owners, engineers, attorneys, designers, MOSW alumni, and other industry experts who are available on-call throughout Startup Weekend.
Apply to be a MOSW Expert
If you're a seasoned builder, business owner, or industry expert who loves helping founders move faster, this is your chance to plug in. Experts set their availability, jump into virtual sessions, and offer real, tactical guidance to teams throughout the weekend.
Built a company? Scaled a product? Invested in a startup? We want you in the room.
2025 Mentors
Bess Goodfellow
Hyde Park Angels
Bryan Helmig
Zapier
Andrew Wegryzn
SixThirty
Dan Kerr
Flyover Capital
Nate Johnson
Veterans United
Phil Reynolds
DevStride
Marc Bernstein
Balto
Kelsey Raymond
InteroDigital
Jesse Pujji
Gateway X
Bill Turpin
Biography Health
Levi Mallot
Weave
Joe Davis
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Vik Lakhwara
Stakehouse Fund
Amber Fehrenbacher
Material Change Institute
2025 Sprint Track Mentors
James Carr
Zapier
Jabbok Schlacks
EquipmentShare
Bess Goodfellow
HPA
Ketul Patel
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Laura Lakhwara
Soapox
Willy Schlacks
EquipmentShare
Joe Davis
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Danny He
Soapbox
Bryce Navarro
Husch Blackwell
Samantha Sweet
Husch Blackwell
2024 Mentors
Vik Lakhwara
Hathi VC and Green Cow VC
General Partner
Jolie McMillian
Magic Lantern Enterprise
Founder
Jabbok Schlacks
EquipmentShare
Co-Founder and CEO
Wendy Moore
Eleve Talent
Founder
Andrew Wegrzyn
SixThirty
Principal
Jeff Wasson
Cutina Group
General Partner
Arpita Kumar
Indeed - Recruit Holdings
Head of Integratiom - M&A and Strategic Initiatives
