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We’re here to help you turn your dreams into reality

SCORE LA's goal is to provide the best possible mentoring experience. Browse mentor profiles to find your ideal expert or ask a question and let us pair you with the right expert.

 

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Mentor Profiles

Do you have specific criteria and want to explore in more detail? — Find your mentor by filtering your search by location, communication method, language, expertise, and industry.

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Don't have the time to browse mentor profiles? — Fill out the mentoring request form, and we will pair you with a mentor and assist you in setting up a free mentoring appointment.

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Locations

You can meet with us at any of our offices spread throughout the area, although, until further notice, all mentoring sessions are now remote, either by phone, email or online.

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SCORE Los Angeles' client impact handout results

THE NEXT SUCCESS COULD BE YOURS!

In 2020, SCORE mentors helped start 2,849 businesses, create 6,828 non-owner new jobs and 12,958 total new jobs. 

3 hours of mentoring can improve your business

MENTORING WORKS!

Small business owners who receive three or more hours of mentoring report higher revenues and increased growth.

Our Mentors

Patrick K Hines
Accounting & Cash Flow Business Plans / Startup Assistance Customer Relations Financing / Capital
I was a former SCORE mentor. I am now in a position to reengage. I would like to again use my 40 year plus banking,... Read More >
Humberto Garcia
Operations Other Strategy & Planning
The greatest moments of fulfillment during my career came from helping others develop and grow. Once I began to focus... Read More >
Alex Elbakyan
Business Plans / Startup Assistance Marketing, Public Relations & Sales Product Development & Manufacturing Technology
I am software engineer with 16+ years experience, last 6 years helping startups to build their MVP and figuring out if... Read More >
Michael P Bridge
Accounting & Cash Flow Buying or Selling a Business Financing / Capital Non-Profit Tax Planning
As someone who has been a business advisor/accountant for more than 50 years I would be happy to assist with the... Read More >
Felicia Bell
Customer Relations Government Regulations & Contracting Strategy & Planning
I want to help small businesses improve their financial literacy Read More >
Larry Slade
Business Plans / Startup Assistance Buying or Selling a Business Customer Relations Legal Issues Marketing, Public Relations & Sales Non-Profit
I want to give back to my community, support entrepreneurs, and help as many small businesses as I can. Read More >
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Frequently Asked Questions

SCORE mentoring is a free service offered to any citizen or permanent resident that owns or wants to start a business. Partnering with you one-on-one, SCORE mentors support your success through offering experienced advice, consulting on best practices, and educating on small business topics.
SCORE mentors bring years of business experience, many of them successful small business owners themselves. Mentors volunteer through SCORE to help other entrepreneurs like you, by sharing their real-world experience and bona fide knowledge in running successful small businesses. SCORE mentors also provide practical tools and resources to make some owner tasks easier.
SCORE mentors will not make decisions for you or complete important ownership tasks on your behalf. They also cannot provide tax or legal advice. However, SCORE mentors can provide clear guidance on what your options are so you can confidently make decisions and take positive action toward your own success.
SCORE mentoring sessions are collaborative meetings between the small business owner and the SCORE mentor. During these sessions, you can share your business goals, progress, challenges and questions. SCORE mentors will offer advice, resources, and insights so you gain clarity on your next best steps.
A SCORE mentoring relationship lasts as long as you need it. That can mean it is a few meaningful sessions to achieve a specific goal or overcome a particular challenge. Or, it can be a SCORE mentoring relationship lasts for years, when you always have a trusted advisor for the life of your small business.

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