Our Founding and Leadership
Menttium was founded in 1991 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and started with a cohort of 100 women in the Twin Cities and matching each with an external mentor from various corporations in the area. This groundbreaking idea became a global success, evolving from Minnesota 100 to global cross-company mentoring programs. Today, it’s a driving force for leadership worldwide, proving that innovation and impact know no boundaries.
Lynn Sontag, Menttium’s owner, joined the business in 1996 and took on the CEO role in 2002. Under her leadership, Menttium expanded its program offerings to include additional cross-company programs for mid-level leaders, and executives as well as growth across our consulting services to help companies design and implement internal mentoring programs. Menttium expanded its reach and footprint, solidifying our place as the leaders in mentoring. We are proud of not only what we do, but how and why we do it.
Our Guiding Principles
We are a company with heart, and everyone we come across matters to us. Driven by purpose, our dedicated team delivers exceptional customer service, consulting, and best-in-class mentoring experiences to help people thrive at work and in life.
High Performance
Deliver high performance; go above and beyond.
Have Fun
Laugh, smile and have fun each day.
Be Authentic
Bring your whole self to work every day.
Collaborate
Collaborate with team members; we win together.
Gratitude
Demonstrate gratitude for colleagues, clients and partners.
Fail fast
Don’t be afraid to try new things; fail fast, learn and move on.
Kindness Matters
Treat everyone with kindness and respect.
The Power of Community
Guided by a passion for developing others, our global network of mentors are seasoned business leaders who bring a breadth of experience and perspectives.
We are grateful for our Menttium community of mentees, mentors, and clients who are unlocking potential and making a positive impact on our workplaces and our world.