For Inc.’s 40th birthday, we launched a year of mentorship that paired famous entrepreneurs with founders who needed a hand. I helped organize the field of mentees, then produced and reported pairings with mentors including Daymond John, Rebecca Minkoff, Daniel Lubetzky, and Tilman Fertitta, in offices, studios, restaurants, and chat rooms across the country. It was remarkable how excited these founders were to pass along what they’d learned.
