Everyone deserves a mentor
But not everyone gets one
This is our Story
I’m Caoimhe Duggan, founder of Ten Mentors. I created the Mentor Box because I saw what happens when guidance is uneven. Some employees find mentors who shape their future. Many don’t — and their potential goes unseen.
During a company expansion, one simple question revealed the gap:
“If sales teams get mentorship, why shouldn’t support staff too?”
That truth is everywhere. Mentorship often flows toward the obvious roles — but every assistant, apprentice, and shop worker deserves the same chance to grow.
And it’s not just people. Not every small business can afford traditional mentorship programs or learning systems. That leaves both individuals and some teams trying to figure things out alone. We’re changing that.
Our mission is to make mentoring the norm.
Key Stats
of people think mentors are improtant, but only 27% have one
(fORBES 2019)
oF EXECUTIVES SAY MENTORS PLAYED A BIG ROLE IN THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS
(Forbes 2019)
employees with mentors are twice as likely to be engaged with the business as those who are not
(Galllup 2023)
of people, said they rarely get a mentor at work. That’s not just lost potential — it’s lost growth for entire economies.
What We’re Building –
Mentoring for all.
Mentorship shouldn’t be a privilege — but for most people, it still is. The Mentor Box breaks that barrier. It’s the starting line for growth: clear, practical, and designed to turn progress into a habit, not a hope. For companies, the return is obvious — stronger people, stronger culture, stronger business..
Why It Matters
When mentorship is rare, businesses lose talent, culture weakens, and growth stalls.
Open it up, and everything changes:
- Retention climbs
- Motivation spreads
- Hidden leaders emerge
- Even small teams grow stronger
And here’s the game-changer: onboarding. Skip the mugs and socks. Give every new hire a Mentor Box — a signal that says “We believe in your growth from day one.”
It’s more than a welcome. It’s an investment.
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“Mentorship isn’t a luxury. It’s essential. Together, we can make it accessible — across every role, every workplace, every business size.”.”
Caoimhe Duggan (Keva)
Founder
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