Relevant
Expertise matched to the founder’s company, stage and immediate priority.
Why experts matter
Founders do not need more general advice. They need the right judgment at the right moment.
FemiX matches founders with experienced people who understand the decision in front of them—entering a market, testing a sales motion, refining a product, preparing for diligence or communicating with investors.
Practical
Clear feedback, examples and next steps—not motivational generalities.
Responsible
Confidentiality, conflicts and founder consent handled with care.
The useful expert starts with the decision in front of the founder.
Available roles
Choose the role that fits your expertise and availability.
Mentor
Support a founder across several milestones with focused, recurring guidance.
Workshop leader
Teach a practical session tied to a founder deliverable.
Office-hours expert
Offer targeted feedback on a specific functional or market question.
Application reviewer
Evaluate applications using published criteria and confidentiality rules.
Selection commissioner
Join final evaluation, interviews and cohort decisions with recusal obligations.
Investor reviewer
Give pitch and capital-readiness feedback without implying investment.
Advisor
Provide periodic strategic guidance to the FemiX program team.
Pitch Day contributor
Serve as a judge, moderator, speaker or founder-feedback leader.
Who should apply
FemiX experts combine experience with the ability to make it useful.
- Founders who have built, scaled, sold or closed companies
- Investors who evaluate early-stage or growth companies
- Executives with deep expertise in product, sales, marketing, finance, legal, operations or talent
- Specialists in U.S. market entry, immigration, cross-border operations or regulated industries
- Leaders who can give direct feedback with respect and context
- People willing to disclose conflicts and protect founder information
How matching works
Match expertise to the founder’s decision—not simply to the calendar.
- 01
Apply
Share expertise, experience, availability and conflicts.
- 02
Review
FemiX assesses relevance, communication style and program needs.
- 03
Match
Receive a role or founder match with a clear objective.
- 04
Prepare
Both sides receive context, boundaries and expected outcomes.
- 05
Contribute
Deliver the session, review or mentorship commitment.
- 06
Close the loop
Record next steps and disclose any follow-on relationship.
Expert expectations
Expert access is built on trust.
- Respect founder confidentiality and intellectual property
- Disclose investments, advisory roles and other conflicts
- Recuse from selection or review when impartiality is compromised
- Do not solicit paid services from founders through the program
- Separate mentorship from promises of introductions, investment or employment
- Provide feedback that is specific, respectful and actionable
- Follow FemiX code-of-conduct and data-handling requirements
Professional value
Contribute where your experience can produce visible progress.
Meaningful contribution
Work on a real founder decision with a defined objective.
Peer network
Meet other founders, investors and executives contributing to the cohort.
Ecosystem visibility
Receive appropriate recognition for verified participation—not pay-to-play promotion.
Learning
See new markets, founder models and cross-border perspectives earlier.
Multiplier effect
Help founders who may later mentor, invest in and sponsor the next cohort.
Recognition is a secondary benefit; founder value remains the primary reason to join.
Expert application
Tell us where your experience is most useful.
Share your background, functional expertise, preferred role, availability and potential conflicts. FemiX will contact applicants whose experience matches current program needs.
Submitting an application does not guarantee selection, a founder match, a speaking role or public recognition.
