One of the most valuable steps in any career journey is connecting with mentors, but for many young professionals, it can be difficult to identify who is the right mentor, in any given period of time, for you.

(Matt Kozlov) The Managing Director of Techstars LA, Techstars' LA-based accelerator program, has extensive experience being both a mentor and a mentee throughout his career. He is a believer in learning not only from senior executives in your field, but also from younger professionals throughout a multitude of industries. Today, we get a look into his advice for young professionals searching for the right mentors and what makes a great mentor.

Interviewer: (Brett Hummel & George Liu)
Videographer: (Bryan Acevedo)

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