Mentoring

Mentorship for founders & engineers

1:1 guidance from a founder, investor and operator with 20+ years across tech and education. Sharper decisions on fundraising, product and leadership.

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Victor Barros — Top Mentor on MentorCruise

01Who it’s for

Every stage

Early stage

Idea validation, first hires, finding product-market fit.

Growth stage

Scaling go-to-market, fundraising, building the org.

Late stage

M&A, strategy, board-level decisions and exits.

02How it works

Three steps

No friction — everything runs through MentorCruise.

  1. Apply

    Send a request on MentorCruise with where you are and what you need.

  2. Intro call

    We align on goals and whether I’m the right fit for you.

  3. Ongoing sessions

    Regular 1:1s plus async support between calls.

03What we cover

Program topics

  • Idea validation & market fit — a real need with room to grow
  • Business model — revenue, value prop, moat
  • Product development — discovery to launch and iteration
  • Fundraising — Angel & VC, financial planning
  • Sales & marketing — campaigns, channels, growth
  • Customer acquisition — finding and keeping customers
  • Scaling & growth — processes, new markets, resources
  • Leadership & team — hiring, culture, decision-making
  • Networking & partnerships — the relationships that compound
  • Technology — software, ML, AI

04In their words

What mentees say

“Doesn’t matter where you are at in your journey, I’m 100% confident that Victor will be able to provide the insights that you need to avoid making costly mistakes and 100x your company’s chances to succeed.”
Nuno — CTO, Portugal
“I would recommend Victor to any founder who needs a second opinion or someone who understands the journey of entrepreneurship well.”
Sin Siang — Founder
“His support has been fundamental in understanding the customer better, creating the product and formatting the most appropriate offer.”
Erick — Founder

05What to expect

Sessions & pricing

Standard

$360 / month

  • 1 call per month (50 min)
  • Unlimited Q&A via chat
  • Responses within ~2 days

Pro

$540 / month

  • 2 calls per month (50 min)
  • Unlimited Q&A via chat
  • Responses within 24h

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06FAQ

Common questions

Which industries do you mentor?
Most experience in technology, mobility and education, but I work industry-agnostically — strategy, fundraising and leadership travel across sectors.
Do you mentor non-technical founders?
Yes. Strategy, fundraising and leadership don’t require a technical background.
What languages?
English and Portuguese.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Everything runs through MentorCruise — booking, payments and messaging in one place.

Let’s work together

Apply for mentorship and tell me where you are.

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