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The mentor messenger lets you communicate directly with the founders you are assigned to mentor. You can find it at /mentor/messages in the mentor portal.

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Start a conversation

1

Open Messages

From the mentor sidebar, click Messages.
2

Select a founder

Choose a startup from your assigned list to open the message thread.
3

Send your message

Type your message and press send. The founder receives it in their inbox and dashboard.

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Notifications

You receive notifications for new messages so you can respond promptly. To manage how you are notified:
  • Go to your mentor profile or notification settings.
  • Choose your preferred channels for message alerts, such as email or in-app notifications.
Replying quickly to founder questions improves their experience and keeps momentum in the program.
You can only message founders who are assigned to you. If you need to reach another startup, ask the Freshmango team to update your assignments.
Last modified on August 24, 2026