Breakthrough Builders

Mentors

Our cadre of experienced mentors play a vital role by providing strategic guidance to founders and emerging ventures.

Current Mentors

Dr. Pano Kanelos

Founding and former president of the University of Austin (UATX), former president of St. John’s College, founding partner of the Athos Group

Chad Thevenot

Former executive director of the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS), former senior vice president for advancement at UATX, and founding partner of the Athos Group

Alexander McCobin

Founder and president of Liberty Ventures, Principled Business, Conscious Capitalism, and Students for Liberty

Casey Given

‍Executive Director of Young Voices and President of its Board of Directors; former Director of Communications at Students For Liberty and State Policy Analyst at Americans for Prosperity Foundation;

Mentors include:

  • Entrepreneurs

  • Institution builders

  • Investors

  • Technologists

  • Educators

  • Philanthropic leaders

Mentors contribute by:

  • Helping evaluate project proposals

  • Mentoring founders

  • Offering strategic guidance

  • Connecting ventures to networks and partners