About Us
At Venture Mentors, we’re more than just a business consultancy—we’re a community of entrepreneurs dedicated to scaling businesses smartly and sustainably. We understand that building a thriving company isn’t just about hard work; it’s about working strategically with the right tools, systems, and processes in place.
Founded by Shania Gladwell, who has successfully scaled Beskar Cleaning, Beskar Tiling, and Beskar Investments and Cornerstone AI to multiple seven-figure revenue businesses, Venture Mentors is here to share that expertise with you. From startups to established businesses, we offer proven frameworks to help you streamline operations, boost profitability, and stay ahead of the competition.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple: To empower entrepreneurs with the resources, strategies, and mindset they need to grow profitable, sustainable businesses. We believe that with the right guidance, anyone can achieve the financial freedom and success they desire.
Our Awards and Recognition
Shania Gladwell and her businesses have been recognized across Australia for her entrepreneurial success.
Beskar Cleaning was named Outstanding Start-Up Business and consistently ranked in the top 3 for Best Cleaning Services at the Australian Business Awards every year we have been in business.
Shania herself has been celebrated as the Outstanding Business Leader and Young Women’s Entrepreneur Australia at the Australian Business Awards, validating her expertise in scaling and sustaining high-performing businesses.
For 2025 Venture Mentors has been announced as a finalist for Outstanding Business Consultancy for the Australian Small Business Championship.
Our Expertise
At Venture Mentors, we bring a wealth of knowledge across a variety of sectors, including:
Business Strategy & Operations
Branding & Marketing
Client Experience Optimization
Financial Management & Profit Scaling
Leadership & Team Building
Hiring and Building a high performing Team.
AI Automations and CRM consultation.
Whether you’re looking to refine your product, build a high-performing team, or implement systems to scale your business, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Why choose Venture Mentors?
At Venture Mentors, we bring a wealth of knowledge across a variety of sectors
A Message From Our Founder
I didn’t grow up with wealth or privilege. In fact, I grew up in housing commission, with a single, blind father. It was those experiences that shaped my desire to break the cycle and achieve something greater for myself and my family. Watching my father struggle to make ends meet only fuelled my determination to build a life where I was in control—both financially and in how I lived.
When I started Beskar Cleaning, I saw firsthand the hurdles that entrepreneurs face—especially when you're young and trying to prove yourself. My businesses took off right when I had my son, and balancing both was the toughest challenge of my life. But it also gave me a new perspective. I realized that success isn’t just about hard work; it's about smart work. The tools and resources I’ve built through Venture Mentors are exactly what I wish I had in those early days, and they’re designed to help you avoid the same mistakes I made.
As I grew Beskar Cleaning, Beskar Tiling, Beskar Investments, Cornerstone AI and now Venture Mentors, I documented every failure and success. Why? Because I was curious. I saw competitors come and go, and I kept asking myself, “Why do so many of them fail when they work just as hard as I do?” It became clear: many businesses weren’t failing because they didn’t work hard, but because they didn’t work smart. They lacked guidance, structure, and the right tools to scale. I wanted to change that.
The corporate world taught me early on that I wasn’t meant to be another cog in the machine, making someone else rich. After seeing firsthand how broken and corrupt it could be, I knew my path would be different. That’s why I’m here—to help other entrepreneurs take control, work smart, and build the business of their dreams.
You don’t have to struggle through the chaos alone. Through my experiences, I’ve built Venture Mentors to give you the exact roadmap I used to scale multiple businesses to over $1 million in revenue. If you’re tired of working hard without seeing the results you deserve, this is your chance to learn from someone who’s been exactly where you are now.
Shania Gladwell
Founder, Venture Mentors