Free · Grades 9–12 · Long Island
Mentor network
The people in
your corner.
Every Aeroventure student is matched one-on-one with a mentor from our network of founders, operators, investors, and domain experts. They provide advising, honest feedback, and industry guidance throughout your program.
25+
Active mentors
Get accepted
Aeroventure reviews your application and selects the next cohort of student founders.
We match you
Based on your idea, industry, and goals, we pair you with a mentor whose background aligns.
Start building
Meet at least every two weeks — in person or over video — for 1:1s, feedback, and strategy.

Oliver-Werner Kneittinger
International Business & Public Relations
Oliver brings deep experience in international business and public relations, helping student founders think globally from day one — from cross-border market strategy to brand communication that resonates across cultures.

Nathaniel Niyazov
SaaS & E-Commerce Specialist
Nathaniel has built and launched SaaS products and e-commerce businesses, navigating everything from product-market fit to paid acquisition. He helps student founders move fast, validate early, and avoid common early-stage mistakes.

Glenn Leibowitz
Finance & Consulting
Glenn brings expertise in financial analysis, business consulting, and strategic advisory. He helps student founders build solid financial foundations — from understanding unit economics to structuring early client engagements.

Yash Patel
Aerospace Engineer & Photographer
Yash combines aerospace engineering with a creative eye for visual storytelling. He advises student founders at the intersection of technical product development and brand identity — helping them communicate complex ideas clearly.

Shawn Roscoe
Public Safety & Search and Rescue
Shawn brings field-tested experience in public safety and search and rescue operations. He advises student founders working on safety-critical products and community impact ventures where mission and execution have real stakes.

Tom Rein
Youth Entrepreneur & Engineer
Tom is a young entrepreneur and engineer specializing in the low altitude economy — drones, UAVs, and emerging aerial markets. He brings firsthand experience building ventures in cutting-edge aerospace sectors and mentors students on technical entrepreneurship.

Manuel Allinger
Real Estate & Geotechnics
Manuel spans real estate development and geotechnical engineering. He helps student founders understand land, infrastructure, and property markets — and how to build ventures that are grounded in the physical world.

Alyssa Kate Wong
Economics & Theatre
Alyssa brings a rare combination of economic analysis and performance arts. She coaches student founders on storytelling, presence, and pitch delivery — while grounding them in the market fundamentals that shape every business decision.

Exavier Brumfield
Managing Director & Business Strategist
Exavier is a managing director with deep expertise in business strategy and organizational leadership. He advises student founders on how to think like executives — building scalable systems and positioning ventures for long-term growth.

Tom Walker
Security & Aviation
Tom brings decades of experience in security and aviation, advising student founders on industries where safety, compliance, and trust are non-negotiable. He helps students in aviation, defense, and critical infrastructure think through risk from day one.

Kyle J. Ginavan
Smart Technology & Insurance Distribution
Kyle operates at the intersection of smart technology and insurance distribution — two industries being rapidly reshaped by data and automation. He advises student founders on InsurTech, distribution strategy, and how emerging technology transforms traditional markets.

Ethan Strong
Business Management & Communications
Ethan brings experience in business management and communications, helping student founders develop the organizational and interpersonal skills that separate good ideas from successful ventures. He advises on team dynamics, stakeholder communication, and running a business day-to-day.

Shani Cohen
Real Estate & AI Consultant
Shani works at the intersection of real estate and artificial intelligence, advising businesses on how to apply AI to transform traditional industries. She helps student founders understand how emerging technology creates opportunity in asset-heavy markets — and how to build products that solve real-world problems.

Robert Fox
Law Enforcement & Information Systems
Robert brings a career in law enforcement combined with expertise in information systems, advising student founders on security, data integrity, and the operational rigor required in high-stakes environments. He helps students building in public safety, civic tech, and information infrastructure think through compliance and trust from day one.

Mara Visentin
Finance & Environmental Science
Mara bridges financial analysis and environmental science, advising student founders at the intersection of sustainability and business. She helps students building in clean energy, environmental impact, and ESG-driven markets understand both the science and the economics behind their ventures.

Tanner Derderian
MBA & Business Consultant
Tanner holds an MBA and brings hands-on consulting experience across strategy, operations, and business development. He helps student founders think through their business models rigorously, pressure-test their assumptions, and build with the discipline of a trained strategist.

Matthew Choe
Finance & Economics
Emory University
Matthew studies finance and economics at Emory University, bringing an academically rigorous and analytically sharp perspective to early-stage ventures. He helps student founders understand financial modeling, market economics, and how to make data-driven decisions from day one.

Danny Wilson
Client Relationship Manager
Danny specializes in building and sustaining client relationships across complex organizations. He advises student founders on customer success, retention strategy, and how to turn early customers into long-term advocates — the foundation of any durable business.

Imran Siddiqui
Economics & Molecular Engineering
Imran bridges economics and molecular engineering — two fields that increasingly intersect in biotech, materials science, and deep tech startups. He advises student founders on the business models behind science-driven ventures and how to think about commercializing hard technology.

Eric Zhang
Economics & Finance
NYU
Eric studies economics at NYU and brings an analytical, research-grounded perspective to early-stage ventures. He advises student founders on economic modeling, market sizing, and the financial frameworks that turn a good idea into a defensible business.

Niamh Craven
Business Development & Digital Construction
Niamh specializes in business development, digital construction, and data solutions — helping organizations modernize how they plan, build, and operate. She advises student founders on leveraging data and digital tools to create competitive advantages in construction, real estate, and infrastructure markets.

Monte J. Chambers
Consultant & Public Speaker
Monte is a seasoned consultant and public speaker who helps leaders and founders communicate with clarity, conviction, and impact. He advises student founders on presentation skills, personal brand, and how to command a room — whether pitching investors or speaking to customers.

Joyce Wang
Mentor
Joyce brings professional expertise and industry insight to Aeroventure's mentor network, guiding student founders through the challenges of building a business from the ground up.

Sophie Rokshar
Mentor
Sophie contributes deep domain knowledge and a commitment to developing the next generation of Long Island entrepreneurs through hands-on advising and strategic guidance.

Tiffany Liu
Mentor
Tiffany brings valuable perspective and professional experience to student founders, helping them navigate early-stage challenges and build ventures with confidence and clarity.

Shawn Bodmann
Energy Solutions & Consulting
Shawn specializes in energy solutions and consulting, helping organizations navigate the transition to sustainable energy systems. He advises student founders on building ventures in the energy sector — from clean tech and grid infrastructure to energy efficiency and resource management.
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Interested in mentoring?
If you're a founder, operator, or domain expert and want to support the next generation of Long Island entrepreneurs, we'd love to hear from you.