It Started with 30 Young People and a Simple Idea

In early 2020, we gathered 30 young people in a small office on Wimpole Street for our very first mentorship brunch. The goal was simple: help young people discover their purpose and unlock their potential.

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Then the World Changed — And So Did We

Just weeks later, the pandemic hit. But instead of slowing down, we went online — and 300 young people showed up to our first virtual event. From that moment, it became more than an event. It became a movement.

GPE Has Grown into a Purpose-Driven Ecosystem

Since then, over 1,000 young people have been through our programs. We've partnered with leading organizations including:

  • EY
  • Soho House
  • Advertising Week
  • Zebra Technologies
  • UK Black Business Show
  • Imperial College London
  • LSE
  • And many more

We've hosted events with up to 500 attendees, created 150+ job opportunities, and are now aiming to reach 30,000+ young people through the next phase of our journey.

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Now We're Building Tech to Scale This Impact

In 2025, we're launching PRGRSS — a platform to match young people to mentors, job opportunities, and resources at scale. What started as one room is now a global vision powered by purpose, people, and technology.

Join the Movement

Let's build a future where every young person knows their purpose — and has the tools to live it.

Meet the Team

André Spence

André Spence

Founder

Leading the mission to revolutionize mentorship globally

Anthony Dramanu

Anthony Dramanu

Operations

Driving operational excellence and program delivery

Hurera Nadeem

Hurera Nadeem

Developer

Building the future of mentorship technology

Hashir Baig

Hashir Baig

CTO

Leading technical innovation and development

Influential Advisors

Our team of experienced advisors brings diverse expertise to guide our mission

Tom Bohills

Tom Bohills

Founders Law
Brian Marcel

Brian Marcel

IBCS Group
Nick Jones

Nick Jones

Soho House
Selene Brett

Selene Brett

PPRO

Backed by Industry Leaders

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Many More

Join Our Journey

HOW YOU CAN JOIN

Choose your journey and start making progress today.

MENTEES

MENTEES

Mentorship that moves you forward

Discover new paths, unlock your potential, and build confidence with guidance from real professionals.

You get:

1:1 video mentorship from industry experts

Tailored support for 18–25 year-olds

Career insights in creative, media, tech, PR, advertising & STEM

Access to CPD-accredited mentors

Confidence, clarity, and direction for your next step

Ready to start your journey?

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MENTORS

MENTORS

Use your experience to change lives — and grow while doing it

Support young people, build your leadership, and earn recognition.

You get:

Mentor through 12-minute video calls

Open to those with 3+ years' experience

Earn CPD credits + free membership to the Institution of CPD

Grow your coaching and leadership skills

Join a private network of professionals

Support diverse, early-career talent

Download the app to become a mentor

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COMPANIES

COMPANIES

Create lasting impact through meaningful mentorship

Partner with PRGRSS to attract, engage, and develop diverse talent.

You get:

Access to a vetted pool of diverse 18–25 year-old talent

Staff mentorship through CPD-accredited programs

Reverse mentorship, DEI training, and tailored onboarding

Data insights to support recruitment & retention

Visibility through the app, events & social campaigns

Collaborate on speed mentoring, panels, and workshops

One million mentored. Be part of the movement.