Become a Mentor at iknowly
Share your expertise with founders, professionals, and early-career talent through meaningful 1:1 mentoring sessions – flexible and on your terms.
No content creation, no audience building – just real conversations that make an impact.
Make a difference while earning from your experience. Start flexibly with no commitment.
Step 1: Fill out application
Sign up as a mentor
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Why mentors choose iknowly
Join experienced professionals who are shaping the next generation of founders, leaders, and professionals. Make a meaningful impact while earning from your expertise.
Set your own rates
You decide what your time is worth. Our mentors typically charge between €100-300 per session based on their expertise and experience.
Complete flexibility
Mentor on your own schedule. No minimum hours, no obligations. Accept sessions only when you're available and ready.
Quality mentees
Work with motivated professionals who are serious about their growth. Every mentee is committed and prepared for meaningful sessions.
Zero admin work
Automatic appointment bookings, payments, and invoices. We handle all the organization so you can focus on mentoring.
Flexible earning options
Choose any model that fits you — enable one, two, or all three from your profile
Single Sessions
Flexible start without commitment
- 15 / 30 / 60 minute sessions
- You set the price per session
- No long-term commitment required
Memberships
Long-term collaboration with stable income
- Predictable monthly revenue
- Regular sessions + ongoing support
- Build deep, long-term relationships
Community Impact
Support those who need it most
- 100% free sessions for underserved talent
- Help early-career professionals & founders
- You control availability & approve requests
Full flexibility & control
After registration, manage everything from your profile dashboard.
Enable or disable any model, set your prices, and adjust your availability — all in real-time.
Set your session durations & rates
Define monthly packages & pricing
Set free slots per month & approve requests
How it works
Four simple steps to becoming a successful mentor
Get to your first mentoring session in just a few steps – effortlessly.
Start in minutes
2–3 minutes
Fill out our short application form and share your expertise with us.
Quick review by our team
Within 48 hours
Our team reviews your qualifications to ensure the high quality of our network.
Set your offering
Your terms
Create your profile, set your prices, and define your availability.
Conduct first sessions
Get started
Receive requests from mentees and start your first sessions.
Who we're looking for
We seek experienced professionals with practical expertise and a passion for sharing knowledge. If you have multiple years in your field and proven success, you're likely a great fit.
Founders & Business Leaders
Experienced founders and operators who have built or scaled companies in Germany.
Senior Experts & Industry Professionals
Experts in HR, product, marketing, tech, finance, growth, or sales who support mid-level careers.
Career Mentors for Young Professionals
Professionals who guide graduates and career starters in Germany with job entry and skill development.
Business Advisors
Consultants and trainers who support teams in leadership, performance, and talent development.
Not sure if you fit? We review every application individually and value diverse backgrounds.
What our mentors say
Real experiences from professionals who already share their knowledge on iknowly and benefit from it.
"15+ years on stage & on camera. 17+ years coaching speakers. I help people close the gap between what they know and how they come across — in the pitch, on stage, on camera. Not to perform. To show up fully."
Anna Momber
Speaker Coach for Solopreneurs & LeadersatActing for Business
"Ich bin selbst ohne Mentor:in gestartet und hätte mir gerade am Anfang oft jemanden an meiner Seite gewünscht, der ehrlich mitdenkt. Genau das möchte ich heute für andere sein."
Pia Kolb
Digital Communication & Social Media Expert | Co-Founder of VERIA
"As a 2x founder and AI architect, I know that building a startup requires a solid blueprint to not fail under load. I mentor to help people move past probabilistic "wrappers" and build deterministic, agentic products that actually drive ROI based on real-world successes."
Tymur Cherkasov
AI Architect & 2x Founder | Moving AI from probabilistic to production-grade