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Your Cohort.
Your Community.

Mentoring journey · Event planning · Community leadership · Give to Rise

Recruitment
Matching
Launch Event
Mentoring Period
Pulse Checks
Networking Event
Closing Event
Key Dates 2026
31
March
Annual Awards — Early Bird Ticket Deadline
Encourage your cohort members to get their tickets before pricing increases.
Urgent
15
April
Lightning Talk Applications Close
Encourage eligible mentors and mentees to apply. Speaker selection begins first week of April.
Awards
16
May
Final Guest Count — Annual Awards
Confirm number of attendees from your cohort. Deadline for headcount.
Awards
30
May
Annual Awards 2026 — Our Moment of LIFT
Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich · 17:00–21:30 CET · CHF 150 standard ticket
Awards Night
21
May
Paris 6 Launch
RL: Raj Bhogal · CL: Joanne Thiel + team
Paris
29
Sept
Barcelona 1 Launch
RL: Raj Bhogal · CL: M. Cañas Soler + S. Bellini · Bilingual ES/EN
Barcelona
Quick Actions
✦Submit Operational Task
Request from Asha / backoffice
 ↗ ◎Submit Feedback / Idea
Reviewed at RL calls
 ↗ ★Awards Ticket Page
Share with your cohort
 ↗ ⚡Lightning Talk Application
Closes 15 April
 ↗ ⬡Peer Mentoring Circles Sign-Up
TwM community sign-up form
 ↗
"Give to Rise."
The TwM Core Principle
Cohort Leader Library — Circle Course Resources
⚠ Course Flags — Items to Add
Lesson 4 (Master Sheet walkthrough) — no direct link to the actual Cohort Master Sheet embedded. CLs must receive the sheet separately. Recommend Asha adds a direct Google Sheets link to this lesson.
Lesson 11 (Closure Event) — no closure event slide template or end-of-program survey link embedded. Both are referenced in the lesson but not linked. Recommend adding both before the next cohort closure season.
Event Planning Checklist
Before the Event
Confirm venue — submit ops task to Asha if support needed
Get final registration count — order food for 60–70% only
Order shared platters — mezze, pizza, sandwiches. Keep dessert minimal.
Prepare welcome remarks and facilitation notes
Send event communications via Asha (task request form)
Make a copy of the relevant slide template and customise
Launch Event Day
Welcome — TwM mission and cohort overview (10 min)
Structured mentor–mentee introductions (30 min)
Mentoring guidelines and expectations (15 min)
Open networking with food and drinks (35 min)
Closing Event Day
Welcome and journey reflection (10 min)
Mentor–mentee sharing — key learnings (30 min)
Community discussion — cohort insights (20 min)
Celebration — acknowledge mentors, mentees, CLs (20 min)
Circulate end-of-program survey to all participants
Submit Awards nominations from the cohort
After Every Event
Submit post-event feedback via the Feedback Form
Update GDD tracker for your city / region
Escalate any issues or conflicts to your RL
Budget Planning — Venue & Event Costs
① Best — Sponsored Venue
A corporate sponsor provides the space at no cost. This is the gold standard — zero venue spend, full budget goes to catering and experience.

Examples from past cohorts:
Syngenta (Basel 2023–24) · Roche (Basel 2024, London 2026) · Deloitte (London 2024–25, Paris 2025) · Beekeeper (Zurich 2025) · Hexagon (Stockholm 2025) · Jazz Pharma (London 2026 — sponsor of location)
💡 Always ask your RL first — they may have existing corporate relationships.
② Good — Free / Low-Cost Space
Coworking hubs, community spaces, or member workspaces that offer free or discounted rates for non-profits, women's organisations, or community events.

Examples:
Impact Hub (Zurich, Lausanne) · IMD Lausanne (via partner) · Brewhemia Edinburgh · GZ Hottingen Zurich · Skeppsbron Stockholm (hosted) · Ariv Coliving Basel
💡 Always mention TwM's non-profit status and women's leadership mission — many venues offer discounts.
③ Last Resort — Paid Venue
Only when no sponsor or free option is available. Must stay within city budget guardrails. Always get RL and central approval before committing.

Max paid venue spend (guideline):
CHF 300–400 (Swiss cities) · GBP 250–400 (London/Scotland) · EUR 200–300 (Munich/Paris/Barcelona)
⚠ Never book a paid venue without RL approval. CC hello@thrivewithmentoring.com on all venue outreach.
Catering Guardrails
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60–70% rule
Order for 60–70% of registrations. Attendance is always lower.
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Shared platters
Mezze, pizza, sandwiches, finger food only. No individual meals.
✕
Skip dessert
Consistently untouched across all cities. Don't budget for it.
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Experience first
Connection and facilitation matter more than catering quality.
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Ask first
Unsure? Ask your RL or Asha before spending anything.
Food Planning Reference
RegisteredOrder food forFormatAvoid
20 pax12–142–3 shared platters (mezze or pizza)Boxed individual meals
30 pax18–213–4 shared platters + light drinksMulti-course catering
40 pax25–284–5 varied platters (sandwiches + mezze + finger food)Elaborate dessert spreads
50 pax30–355–6 platters + drinks station. Keep simple.Individually served food
60+ pax36–426–8 platters, self-service. Confirm with RL first.Overspending vs. venue/facilitation
Location Database — Cohort Event Venues by City

Find a venue, click Contact Venue to open a pre-written email — your RL and hello@thrivewithmentoring.com are CC'd automatically so the central team stays in the loop. Sponsored venues are always first preference. Filter by city or status below.

Filter:
★ Sponsored — Used 2023–24
Syngenta International AG
Basel
Used for Launch and Closure events 2023 & 2024. Corporate sponsor — zero venue cost.
Free (sponsored)
★ Used 2025
Im Lohnhof 9
Basel
Used for Basel Launch 2025. Historic inner courtyard venue, central Basel.
Cost TBC
★ Used 2019
Dufry AG
Basel
Corporate sponsor for Launch + Closure, Basel 2019.
Free (sponsored)
★ Sponsored — Used 2023–25
SwissLinx AG
Zurich
Used for Launch, Networking, and Closure events across multiple Zurich cohorts. Strong repeat sponsor.
Free (sponsored)
★ Used 2025
Beekeeper (Zurich)
Zurich
Sponsored venue for Zurich Launch 2025. Tech company with event space.
Free (sponsored)contact@beekeeper.io
★ Sponsored — Used 2024–25
Deloitte London Offices
London
Used for Launch + Closure events London 2024 & 2025. Large professional space, strong community alignment.
Free (sponsored)
★ Sponsored — Used 2024
Syneos Health
London
Sponsored Launch venue for London 2024.
Free (sponsored)
★ Sponsor — 2026
Jazz Pharma (London 2026)
London
London 7 launch sponsor. Raj Bhogal's company. Sponsored venue + event costs.
Free (sponsored)Raj.Bhogal@jazzpharma.com
★ Sponsored — Used 2025
IMD Lausanne
Lausanne
Partner sponsor for Lausanne 2025 Launch. Contact: Vindou Duc.
Free (sponsored)vduc@thenextep.ch
★ Sponsored — Used 2023
Hotel Beau-Rivage Palace
Lausanne
Luxury lakeside hotel. Sponsored Launch venue 2023. Contact: Marion Siran.
Sponsoredinfo@brp.ch
★ Used 2024–25
Hexagon (Stockholm)
Stockholm
Used for Stockholm Launch 2025 and Networking 2024. Strong partnership.
Hosted / sponsored
Quoted · CHF 125/hr
Galerie Sechs
Basel · intimate creative setting
Ideal size ~20 pax. Intimate, creative setting. Catering & drinks included in rate.
CHF 125/hr (incl. drinks & catering)info@galeriesechs.ch
Quoted · CHF 380 half-day
Technology Park Basel — Auditorium
Basel · 20–64 pax
Modern 90m² auditorium. Projector, smartboard, flipchart, microphones. No in-house catering — Eveline can share local providers.
CHF 380 half-day (Mon–Fri) / CHF 150 eveningsinfo@techparkbasel.ch
Quoted · CHF 250 / 2.5hrs
Literatur Haus Basel
Basel · networking evening
Contacted for networking evening. CHF 250 for 2.5 hours + cleaning fee.
CHF 250 + cleaningcornelia.meyer-schwald@literaturbasel.org
Quoted · CHF 1,000 for 30
Memox — Basel City Bankverein
Basel · 30 pax
Includes basic apero (CHF 15pp) + basic drinks half-day (CHF 10pp). Alcoholic drinks charged by consumption.
~CHF 1,000 for 30 paxfabian.flohr@memox.com
Quoted · CHF 460 + min. turnover
GAIA Hotel — GAIA Hall
Basel · up to 60 pax
Historic breakfast hall from 1pm. Min. turnover CHF 1,500–3,500 depending on setup. Apero CHF 29pp + drinks CHF 20pp. Example for 50: CHF 2,450 all-in.
CHF 460 room + min. turnoversales@gaiahotel.ch
Quoted · CHF 65/hr min. 3hrs
Impact Hub Zürich — Viadukt
Zurich · up to 80 pax
Two meeting rooms + bar area for coffee/aperitifs. Cleaning CHF 100. Suitable for larger events.
CHF 65/hr + CHF 100 cleaningbooking.zurich@impacthub.net
Quoted · CHF 675 / 4.5hrs
Coworking Lounge Tessinerplatz
Zurich · up to 100 pax
Two spaces: conference room (40 pax) or larger event space (100 pax, afternoon). Bar minimum CHF 100/hr.
CHF 675 (4.5hrs) + bar min.info@tessinerplatz.ch
Quoted · CHF 700+
Freiruum (Zug)
Zurich/Zug · 20–50 pax
Modern multipurpose venue. CHF 700 + CHF 600 tech + CHF 13/chair + CHF 200 cleaning. 10% discount offered. Central Zug.
~CHF 1,500+ all-inmail@freiruum.ch
Quoted · ~CHF 1,425 all-in
GDI Stiftung (Rüschlikon)
Zurich · flexible pax
Room + tech (mic, projector, screen) included. F&B at regular rates. ~CHF 1,425 all-in calculated.
~CHF 1,425 all-ininfo@gdi.ch
Quoted · CHF 300
Starling Hotel Lausanne
Lausanne · 30–40 pax
Modular rooms from 6–9pm ~30 pax. Apero packages available. Corkage CHF 25/bottle wine, CHF 35 prosecco. Outside food not permitted.
CHF 300 room rentalreservation@shlausanne.ch
Quoted — date needed
Impact Hub Lausanne — Innovatorium
Lausanne · flexible
Can quote for both launch and closing. Needs date and budget to prepare offer.
Quote on requestlausanne@impacthub.net
Quoted · £720–990 + VAT half-day
Clore Creative Studio — Whitechapel Gallery
London · 24–60 pax
Creative, light-filled studio. 10% charity discount applied. Good acoustics. Catering available. Centrally located.
£720 half-day + VAT (charity rate)hire@whitechapelgallery.org
Quoted · £900 + VAT
Workspace — Trillion Room, Salisbury House
London · up to 40 pax (theatre)
18:00–21:00. Refreshments CHF 4.50pp unlimited. Catering TBC.
£900 + VATevent@workspace.co.uk
Quoted · £150/hr min. 5hrs
Refettorio Felix — St Cuthbert's Centre
London · up to 150 pax standing
Charity venue, warm social atmosphere. No in-house catering. Hire fees support their mission. West London near Earl's Court.
£150/hr (Mon–Thu) / £170 (Fri–Sat) min. 5hrsevents@stcuthbertscentre.org.uk
Quoted · £1,200–1,400 est.
The Cavendish — Market Halls Oxford Street
London · flexible
Rates vary by month and day. Review once dates confirmed. Starting ~£1,200–1,400.
~£1,200+ depending on dateevents@markethalls.co.uk
Contacted — Women's Space
The Hearth — Queen's Park
London · women's coworking
Marketed as a women's co-working and community space. Strong mission alignment with TwM.
Rate TBChello@thehearth.me
Contacted — Female-Founded
Wild by Tart
London · Belgravia
Female co-founders. Stylish venue at Eccleston Yards, Belgravia. Good mission alignment.
Rate TBCinfo@wildbytart.com
Contacted — Women's Members Club
The AllBright — Mayfair
London · Mayfair
Women's professional members club. Strong TwM mission alignment.
Rate TBCevents@allbright.co
Contacted — Angel Suite
Angel Suite — DoubleTree by Hilton
London · up to 50 pax (theatre)
Near Angel station. Natural light, AV, flexible seating. In-house catering with light food & drinks. Quote pending once date provided.
Quote pendingreservations@dtangelkingscross.com
Contacted · ~CHF 1,500–2,000
Basel Marriott Hotel — Event Rooms
Basel · Claraplatz
Discounted rate quoted ~CHF 1,500–2,000. Central location at Claraplatz.
~CHF 1,500–2,000 (discounted)reception@marriottbasel.com
Contacted — Women's Coworking
Birdhaus (Women's Club / Coworking)
Zurich · 10–50 pax
Women's coworking and community space. Strong mission alignment. No response received yet.
Rate TBCinfo@birdhaus.ch
★ Used 2024–25
Deloitte Paris Offices
Paris
Sponsored venue for Paris Launch 2024 & 2025. Also used for Networking events.
Free (sponsored)
Recommend — Social Innovation Hub
Impact Hub Barcelona
Barcelona · Poblenou · up to 120 pax
Former warehouse in 22@ district, Poblenou. 5 meeting/event rooms + 2 large capacity spaces + terrace (180 pax). Garden Room fits 40 pax amphitheatre or 120 pax open plan. Strong impact/community mission — very aligned with TwM. Works with sustainable caterers. Used by Impact Hub Zurich for TwM events — familiar network.
Quote on request — non-profit rates likelybarcelona@impacthub.net
Recommend — Purpose-driven startup hub
Norrsken House Barcelona
Barcelona · Beachfront · Poblenou
7,600m² beachfront innovation hub for impact and tech community. Multiple bookable rooms on every floor + rooftop terrace with ocean views. AV, LED screens, microphones. Catering available to hire. Strong sustainability + entrepreneurship ethos — excellent TwM mission alignment. Club members get discounted event space rates — worth asking for community partner pricing.
Discounted rates for community/club members — quote on requestbarcelona@norrsken.org
Quoted · from EUR 480 / 2hrs
Aticco — Event Spaces Barcelona
Barcelona · multiple locations · 20–60 pax
Multiple venues across Barcelona. Main event room: 60 pax theatre format. Workshop room: 48–54 pax. Minimum 2hrs from EUR 480, half-day (5hrs) from EUR 1,080. Well-equipped, central locations. Good for bilingual events — professional and flexible setup options.
From EUR 480 (2hrs) · EUR 1,080 (half-day)events@aticco.com
Recommend — Coworking community venue
Cloudworks El Born
Barcelona · El Born · up to 60 pax
180m² indoor + 90m² terrace. Up to 60 pax. 2-min walk from Estació de França, 10 min from Barceloneta beach. Full AV, planning support, catering partners. Part of Cloudworks network which also operates venues at Casa Les Punxes (Passeig de Gràcia, 120 pax) and Drassanes rooftop (360° city views). Strong professional atmosphere, ideal for TwM launch events.
Quote on requestevents@wearecloudworks.com
Recommend — Coworking event space
MOB — Makers of Barcelona
Barcelona · Gràcia & Eixample
Two coworking locations. Community-first ethos with emphasis on inclusivity, sustainability and social connection. Event spaces available for hire with built-in community feel. Local food and beverage options on-site. Mission closely aligned with TwM values — give to rise, professional community building. Good candidate for a low-cost or partner rate approach.
Quote on request — community/non-profit rate worth askinghola@mob-barcelona.com

⚠ Always CC hello@thrivewithmentoring.com on venue outreach — the Contact button does this automatically. Never commit to a paid venue without RL approval first. This database is maintained centrally — send new venue suggestions via the feedback form.

Event Format Reference — 90 Minutes
🌱 Launch Event
0–10
Welcome — TwM mission, cohort overview, what to expect
10–40
Introductions — structured mentor–mentee pairings meet
40–55
Guidelines — expectations, how great mentoring works
55–90
Networking — open mingling, food and drinks
✦ Closing Event
0–10
Welcome — reflection on the full journey
10–40
Reflections — mentor–mentee pairs share key learnings
40–60
Community — cohort insights, broader discussion
60–80
Celebration — acknowledge mentors, mentees, CLs
80–90
Networking — close on connection
Key Contacts & Communication Channels
Your Key Contacts
Founder / CEO
Shivangi Walke
Governance, strategy, major decisions
RL · Basel / Zurich / Lausanne / Stockholm
Helena Radeson
Your RL if in these cities
RL · London / Scotland / Munich
Charmaine Reid
Your RL if in these cities
RL · Paris / Barcelona
Raj Bhogal
Your RL if in these cities
Operations & Marketing
Asha Saha
All task requests, comms, systems, marketing
Community & Engagement
Amruta Iyer
Community activation, Thrive On!
Communication Channels
Strategic discussions
RL Monthly Call
Task requests
Task Request Form
Feedback & ideas
Feedback Form
Quick updates
WhatsApp
Documentation
Google Drive
Community platform
Circle
"Decisions in documents.
Requests in forms.
Conversations in meetings."
TwM Operating Principle
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