Marcus Porrino

Alex Marcus is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Mento, a career coaching and mentorship platform designed to connect ambitious professionals, particularly in startup environments, with seasoned leaders for personalized coaching and mentorship. Mento aims to address the lack of mentorship resources for employees in fast-paced, autonomous work settings, providing access to skills-focused coaching, community support, and individualized growth plans.12

Marcus has a diverse professional background. He began his career in 2011 with internships at Sugarloaf Rock Capital and Equal Justice Works. He then worked in various roles, including research positions at the Ultimate Fighting Championship and William Morris Endeavor. Notably, he was part of The Walt Disney Company's Accelerator program from 2016 to 2018 and worked at Slow Ventures from 2018 to 2020 before co-founding Mento in 2019. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Entrepreneurship from the University of Michigan.24

Currently based in Santa Monica, California, Marcus is focused on improving workplace interactions and providing support for career management through Mento.34