# Mento

> Mento is a performance-coaching platform that pairs leaders and teams with 1:1 executive coaches, adds a lighter layer of mentorship, and uses AI to connect what happens between sessions. Built on an 80/20 coaching-to-mentorship methodology and staffed by former C-suite, VP, and director-level coaches, Mento sells leadership development to companies that want to grow and keep their highest performers. Co-founded in 2019 by Jamie Albers and Alex Marcus, the Los Angeles company counts Anthropic, Dropbox, Brex, Gusto, and Vercel among its clients.

- **Founded:** 2019
- **Headquarters:** Los Angeles, California, United States
- **Founders:** Jamie Albers (Co-Founder & Co-CEO), Alex Marcus (Co-Founder & Co-CEO)
- **Team size:** Approximately 120 (company headcount); coaching network staffed by former executives
- **Products:** Performance Coaching for Leaders & Teams, The Mento Methodology (80/20), Mento Platform, Peer Insights
- **Notable:** 98% of participants report coaching was worth the investment, 93% report stronger performance after coaching, 4.94/5 average coach satisfaction rating

## Products & services

- **Performance Coaching for Leaders & Teams** — 1:1 executive coaching delivered by former C-suite, VP, and director-level operators, matched to a leader's role, goals, and working style.
- **The Mento Methodology (80/20)** — A structured approach blending roughly 80% coaching with 20% mentorship, keeping sessions focused on real business outcomes rather than open-ended conversation.
- **Mento Platform** — An AI-enhanced platform that connects coaching sessions, tracks goals, and keeps development moving between meetings.
- **Peer Insights** — Actionable growth insights that surface patterns and benchmarks to accelerate a leader's development.

## Achievements

- 98% of participants report coaching was worth the investment
- 93% report stronger performance after coaching
- 4.94/5 average coach satisfaction rating
- Accepts roughly 0.5% of coaching applicants; all coaches complete ICF-accredited training
- Trusted by leading companies including Anthropic, Dropbox, Brex, Gusto and Vercel

## Latest updates

- **2023-02** — Raised a $6M seed round backed by investors including M13, SHRM Labs and 186 Ventures.
- **2025-06** — Co-founders publicly marked nearly six years of building Mento, reflecting a long-horizon approach to the business.

## Links

- Website: https://mento.co
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mentoteam
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mento_team/

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Last updated: 2026-08-03