It's the start of the NCAA Tournament!  The least productive days of work in America.  

You've earned it.  Winter was cold and hard and now it's time to celebrate.

Every year, I'd take these days off, forget about work, and just bask in the glory of collegiate bball.  I'd probably not shower, eat multiple pizzas, and crack a beer at the first tipoff.  Recently I'd even set up multiple TVs and laptops so I didn't miss a second.  Like I said, every year... except this one.

In this monthly series, Built In Chicago highlights some of the most important players in our digital ecosystem: the women. From entrepreneurs to technologists, investors to academic leaders, and corporate innovators to developers, women play important and diverse roles in dozens of local organizations. Every month, we'll introduce you to five women worth knowing.

In this monthly series, Built In Chicago highlights some of the most important players in our digital ecosystem: the women. From entrepreneurs to technologists, investors to academic leaders, and corporate innovators to developers, women play important and diverse roles in dozens of local organizations. Every month, we'll introduce you to five women worth knowing.

Most people have this vision of a mentor being this friendly sage who dispenses wisdom in hushed tones just when you need it.  And that can and does happen. But I get asked a lot how to foster mentor relationships, and I offer perhaps a slightly different perspective on the value of a mentor.