Heidi Holmes – Co-Founder and COO, Mentorloop

Join us for our next Learning from Entrepreneurs event featuring Heidi Holmes, Co-Founder of Mentorloop, one of the most trusted mentoring platforms in the world.

As a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, with over two decades of experience in marketing, operations, and technology-driven startups, Heidi’s experience and invaluable insights will offer practical lessons for aspiring and established entrepreneurs alike.

Hosted by Bridgette Engeler, Senior Lecturer Entrepreneurship.

Don’t miss this chance to gain firsthand knowledge and network with like-minded professionals!

The interview will be followed by networking and refreshments.

About the speaker

As the Co-Founder and COO of Mentorloop, Heidi Holmes has been instrumental in developing a global mentoring platform that empowers organizations to create scalable, impactful mentoring programs.

Prior to Mentorloop, Heidi founded Adage Australia, an online job board dedicated to connecting experienced workers with age-friendly employers. The platform was acquired by OneShift in 2015. Earlier in her career, she held roles at KPMG and SHAPE Australia, where she honed her expertise in tax consulting, marketing, and public relations.

Heidi holds a Master of Business in Marketing and a Bachelor of Business in Accounting from RMIT University. She is passionate about making mentoring mainstream and believes in the transformative power of the right connection.

Mentorloop is a global leader in mentoring software, empowering organizations of all sizes to build impactful, scalable mentoring programs that drive connection, growth, and long-term success. Founded in Australia by Heidi Holmes and co-founder Lucy Lloyd, Mentorloop was born from a simple belief: that the right connection can change someone’s life.

Today, Mentorloop supports thousands of users in over 70 countries, helping organizations across industries—from corporate enterprises to nonprofits, educational institutions, and government agencies—unlock the power of mentoring. The platform provides an intuitive and flexible digital environment that facilitates meaningful mentor-mentee relationships, underpinned by smart matching algorithms, real-time engagement tracking, and actionable insights.

Mentorloop's impact and innovation have earned it widespread recognition, including being named a Leader in the Mentorship Software category on G2. With consistently high ratings for user satisfaction and ease of use, Mentorloop has solidified its position as one of the most trusted mentoring platforms in the world.

This event is co-hosted by our partners at the Institute of Managers and Leaders and the Swinburne Entrepreneurship Club.