Our Story

Two university friends who built global careers kept seeing the same problem,
and decided to do something about it.

How It Started

The world of work is changing - and becoming harder to navigate. AI is reshaping roles. Offshoring is shifting entry-level opportunities. Remote working has reduced the everyday learning and informal guidance that early careers once relied on. The result: those who need mentorship the most are often the least likely to have access to it.

We saw that mentorship still works - but only when it is structured, intentional, and focused on real progress. So we asked a simple question: How do we build a better model for mentorship in today's world of work? Not just access to mentors - but a structured approach that helps people move forward. We tested this through focus groups, hackathons, and early demo sessions with individuals and organisations. The feedback was consistent: the problem was real, and there was clear demand for something more structured, practical, and scalable.

That gave us the conviction to start building MentorWay.

Where we are now

We've moved from idea to build. We've validated the problem, tested the direction, and developed a platform that we'll pilot in Summer 2026, ahead of our official launch later in the year.

MentorWay is designed to make mentorship:

Structured - clear frameworks that create momentum
Accessible - opening up access beyond existing networks
Outcomes-focused - focused on real skill and career development

Combining real mentors, structured programmes, and intelligent support to help mentoring programmes deliver consistent, measurable outcomes.

Zachary Boulden

Co-Founder

Zachary has over 15 years of experience in strategy, transformation, and operations, partnering with senior leaders to drive growth and improve performance across complex organisations.

He began his career in external audit within the Banking sector across the UK and US, before moving into roles focused on large-scale organisational change, operational improvement, and integration across multiple regions.

Alongside this, he has been involved in initiatives supporting youth development and access to education, giving him direct exposure to the challenges faced by early-career professionals.

Having seen both how organisations operate and how individuals navigate the start of their careers, he co-founded MentorWay to make mentorship more structured, accessible, and outcomes-focused.

Harry Putus

Co-Founder

Harry has over 15 years of experience in the technology world. He started his career as a software developer at a small biotech company, helping build its flagship product, which was later sold to some of the top pharmaceutical companies in the world.

He now holds a leadership position at a payment technology company, where he is responsible for all aspects of software delivery, including engineering, testing, and strict compliance requirements.

His career has taken him across the world, including China, India, Canada, the USA, and much of Europe.

Outside work, Harry spends time with his wife and daughter, sails when he can, and plays drums.