Building the Product: A conversation with Ben Hosie, sfG MentorNet
🎙 Join Danni as she dives into the inspiring Good Business journeys of sfG MentorNet and Product Manager, Ben Hosie. From identifying a niche to harnessing customer feedback to craft a standout product, this episode shines a light on the challenges and rewards of establishing a new offering in an exciting growing sector.
What we loved most about this episode:
“We loved Ben’s genuine passion for all things mentorship and personal development. Ben has clearly channelled all that is great about his personal experiences with mentors into sfG MentorNet. A journey of finding a niche and creating a great product that solves a problem for its customers. What’s not to love! “
Good Business Podcast Team
Episode Overview:
sfG MentorNet is a supported mentoring platform that universities, charities, and businesses across the world use. The platform offers clients a one stop platform to manage and record their mentorship programmes and processes. Ben Hosie, sfG MentorNet Product Manager gives us a unique insight it into sfG MentorNet’s story of identifying an underserved market, building the solution and developing a successful product led by customer feedback.
Mentors & Influences
The role of mentorship and leadership in the business world.
Mentors who have influenced his professional journey.
Building sfG Mentornet
The ascent of sfG Mentornet as a start-up during the shift to digital during the pandemic.
How the pandemic reimagined the workplace and mentorship for universities, businesses and charities.
Building a strong reputation within the university circuit.
Innovating at sfG MentorNet
The company initially focused on IT support, evolving into software development.
Using customer feedback to spearhead innovation and product enhancement.
Clinching the digital initiative award at the Highland Business Meet for their innovative mobile app.
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