BTLS Future Ready Series – 4th Edition: The Power of Mentoring

Join Black Talent & Leadership in STEM for the 4th Edition of the BTLS Future Ready Series, focused on The Power of Mentoring.

Mentorship can play a powerful role in shaping careers, building confidence and helping individuals navigate important professional decisions. This interactive virtual session will explore how the right guidance can support career growth, professional development and long-term success.

The session will feature Abhi Naha, CEO and Founder of Scale Lab Ventures and Co-Founder of Ascension X, who will share practical insights from his journey across startups, technology and global organisations.

Attendees will learn why mentoring matters early in their career, how to find and build meaningful mentoring relationships, and how mentorship can support career exploration, confidence and growth.

Agenda / Session Items

1. Welcome and Introduction to BTLS
2. Introduction to The Power of Mentoring
3. Guest Talk with Abhi Naha
4. Why Mentoring Matters Early in Your Career
5. Finding and Building Meaningful Mentoring Relationships
6. How Mentorship Supports Career Exploration and Growth
7. Practical Insights from Abhi’s Professional Journey
8. Audience Q&A
9. Closing Remarks and Next Steps

Speaker Name
Abhi Naha

Speaker Title / Role
CEO and Founder, Scale Lab Ventures
Co-Founder, Ascension X

Speaker Bio
Abhi Naha is the CEO and Founder of Scale Lab Ventures and Co-Founder of Ascension X. He is a digital innovation leader with experience across startups, technology and global organisations. In this session, he will share practical insights on mentorship, career development, leadership and how meaningful guidance can help individuals make better career decisions and unlock new opportunities.

Location / Format
Virtual Event / Online

Price
Free