Speed Mentorship

AIGA Austin Presents:
Speed Mentorship is a dynamic event where creatives connect with a diverse group of successful leaders—from in-house leaders to boutique studio owners, non-profit visionaries, and solopreneurs—each offering unique perspectives and expertise. Through a panel discussion and breakout sessions, leaders will share how mentorship shaped their careers, helped them navigate pivotal decisions, and guided them toward success. Attendees will gain quick direct answers from industry leaders for meaningful insights, guidance, and inspiration.
Our Guest Speakers:
- Ginny Golden, Executive Creative Director, YETI (in-house)
- Carl Settles, Jr., CEO, E4 Youth (Non-Profit)
- Allison Ross, Founder & Creative Director, Yesterday RIP (Solopreneur)
- Shawn Harrington, Principal, Asterisk Design
Schedule for the day off:

• 8:30am doors open to public
• 9am kick off event
• 9:10am-9:40am: Panelist commence introductions and speak about the importance of mentorship, and how mentorship helped them evolve and grow as a creative
• 9:40am: give peeps 10min to get to first breakout session
• 9:55–10:15am: first breakout session
• 10:20-10:40am: second breakout session
• 10:45am: back to panelist, main room,
• 10:45-11:15am panelist to answer anonymous questions from audience and debrief
• 11:15-11:30am network, good bye
• 11:30am doors close to public

Thank you to our Sponsors: - Press Room, Ovol Paper
If you would like to sponsor this event or others, contact us!

Host or Publisher AIGA Austin