Office Hours
Got questions?
Get advice and real answers about all things entrepreneurship—from fellow students and experienced professionals.
Office Hours cover topics like:
- How to get started at the Apex Center
- Which programs fit your goals and interests
- Next steps for building your company
- Connections to industry mentors
About Office Hours
You can book time with mentors, Student consultants, and staff to solve problems, refine ideas, and get advice from different perspectives.
Office Hours are organized into four tiers:
Tier 1: Student Consultants
Talk to Student Consultants about:
How to get plugged into Apex Center
Exploring Apex Center programs and events
Learning what companies fellow Hokies are building
Book peer-to-peer Office Hours anytime using StartupTree. Scroll down to meet our Student Consultants and pick a time!
Book time with a Student Consultant here.
Tier 2: Faculty Mentors
Talk to Faculty Mentors about:
Starting your entrepreneurial journey or growing your business.
Meeting other student entrepreneurs through classes, orgs, and networking.
Tools and resources to move past roadblocks (like Lean Canvas or Message Maps).
Book Faculty Mentor Office Hours anytime on StartupTree. Scroll down to meet our Faculty Mentors and pick a time!
Book Faculty Mentor Office Hours here.
Tier 3: Venture Mentors
Talk to Venture Mentors about:
Industry- or experience-specific questions
Insights from seasoned founders, investors, and executives in the VT global network
Venture Mentor Office Hours are scheduled by request, with priority given to Apex Center Incubator students (Learn More Here).
To request a session, email ApexCenter@vt.edu with the name of the mentor you’d like to meet.
Tier 4: Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR)
Strategic Guidance: EIRs provide mentorship to help students refine ideas and navigate challenges.
Specialized Expertise: Our team includes professionals in marketing, finance, business development, and innovation.
Tailored Support: Students receive personalized advice to advance their academic and entrepreneurial goals.
Industry Insight: EIRs share real-world knowledge to bridge classroom learning with practical application.
EIR Office Hours are scheduled by request, with priority given to Apex Center Incubator students (Learn More Here).
To request a session, email apexcenter@vt.edu with the name of the mentor you’d like to meet.
We look forward to speaking with you!