PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Four pillars of
elite development.
01
1:1 CIO / CTO MENTORSHIP
Minimum of four one-on-one sessions with Mercury's CIO/CTO members, rotating quarterly. Candid, confidential conversations with executives who have navigated your exact challenges.
02
TOP UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM
Six virtual workshops led exclusively by faculty from Wharton, Kellogg School of Management, and Stanford. Interactive case studies and classroom content built for the cohort.
03
IN-PERSON SUMMIT
A 2-day immersive gathering alongside your cohort and CXO mentors at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel. Interactive workshops, keynotes, fireside chats, and executive networking.
04
COHORT COMMUNITY
A dedicated Slack channel for peer learning and ongoing engagement throughout the year. The relationships you build here last long after the program ends.
FACULTY
Exclusive content from top-3 university faculty.
Dr. Joel Shapiro
Kellogg School of Management
Northwestern University
Dr. Lynn Wu
Wharton School
University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Chuck Eesley
Management Science & Engineering
Stanford University
Hear directly from prior cohorts on their experience
2026 PROGRAM
✓ 4+ one-on-one CIO/CTO mentor sessions
✓ 6 virtual workshops with elite university faculty
✓ 2-Day in-person Leadership Development Summit
✓ Dedicated cohort Slack community
✓ Access to Virtual CXO Mercury Events Meets
✓ Certificate upon completion
✓ Pathway to M2 alumni network
$4,500
per participant · annual
Cohort seats are limited. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
2026 - 27
CALENDAR
NOVEMBER 2ND
Kick Off! | Join Your Cohort, CXO Mentors, & Professors
NOVEMBER
1:1 Mentor Meeting with Mentor #1 (scheduled individually)
DECEMBER 14TH @ 1:00PM ET
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP 1 with Dr. Chuck Eesley, Stanford
JANUARY 25TH @ 1:00PM ET
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP 2 with Dr. Joel Shapiro, Kellogg School of Management
FEBRUARY
1:1 Mentor Meeting with Mentor #2 (scheduled individually)
MARCH 29TH @ 1:00PM ET
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP 3 with Dr. Lynn Wu, Wharton
APRIL TBD
IN-PERSON EVENT, ATLANTA
MAY
1:1 Mentor Meeting with Mentor #3 (scheduled individually)
JUNE 28TH AT 1:00PM ET
VIRTUAL WORKSHOP 4 with Dr. Joel Shapiro, Kellogg School of Management
JULY
OFF
AUGUST
1:1 Mentor Meeting with Mentor 4 (scheduled individually)
IN THEIR WORDS
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"This was such a unique growth opportunity that continues to provide value years after the initial program wrapped up! I'd do this 10 times over!"
MARIAN SHEEHAN, HEAD OF DATA ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS, EQUIFAX
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"The Mercury Mentorship program has provided me with a unique opportunity to engage with C-level mentors from various industries who offered invaluable support and challenged me to step out of my comfort zone to help reach my goals. I have enjoyed the live workshops and learned not only from the Professors who facilitated but others in the program as well. I wish all of my peers would have the opportunity to experience the Mercury Mentorship program."
PAM GANT, MANAGER, NOVANT HEALTH
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"I made a deliberate investment in my leadership development — I engaged in Mercury's Mentor Exchange Leadership Development Program — the best decision. I leveled up how I lead, communicate, and drive change."
DEVANGI GANDHI, DIRECTOR CART TECHNOLOGY, HOME DEPOT
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