About iMantri

Why iMantri?

The genesis of iMantri is based on a simple concept – most of us need a shoulder to lean on; someone to share our thoughts with; and a fountain of wisdom to tap into. And there are many of us who want to share their gifts and help others along the way.

The power and the spirit driving the evolution and emergence of Web 2.0 is the concept of community – peer-to-peer interactions, transactions, cooperation, collaboration and co-creation.

iMantri is a venue for matching mentors and mentees and provides a framework to facilitate the mentoring process.

What does iMantri mean?

“Mantri” (pronounced as “Man” “Three”) is a Sanskrit word and means a minister, wise man, a counselor, a trusted advisor and a mentor. (Think of Alexander the Great and his “Mantri” Aristotle.) In addition to Sanskrit, the word has similar meaning and connotation in other languages such as Malay, Indo-China, and Arabic cultures.

Who is behind iMantri?

iMantri is founded by veterans who’ve had experience in startups as well as in executive roles at corporations. The founders of iMantri have been thru the roller coaster of business and learnt along the way the value and importance of mentoring relationships – both formal and informal.

Despite experience in corporate and startup world, iMantri is still two guys and a garage. It is a boot strapped self funded startup trying to make a contribution and an impact and bring people together to help each other.

How do I leverage iMantri?

• Assess your competencies and generate a mentoring need analysis
• Get a 360 degree feedback about your competencies by requesting your friends, family, peers and bosses to assess your competencies
• Find a mentor (or mentor someone) and engage using the framework and tools provided by iMantri
• Learn and gain knowledge by reviewing articles, blog posts and message board forums
• Nominate yourself or someone you know for Mentoring4Good or participate in auctions

What is next for iMantri?

iMantri is a typical of a startup which is short on resources and long on wish list of features. Even as we continue to improve the features and functionality of our consumer site, there is an effort underway to build a corporate version.

How can I help?

• Become a user and leverage the value of iMantri
• Spread the good word about iMantri and tell your friends/colleagues
• Participate in Mentoring4Good as a mentor or as a mentee to benefit a charitable cause
• Contribute articles/blogs (contact us in this regard)
• Feature our “iMentor” and “MentorMe” buttons on your blog/website
• Feature us in your blog and provide a link to us