> Markdown version of https://www.asyncapi.com/docs/community/050-mentorship-program/insights
> Index: https://www.asyncapi.com/llms.txt
# Mentorship Programs Insights
## Mentee Retention & Impact Analysis
Our mentorship programs demonstrate strong and improving retention rates, with **50%** of mentees remaining active contributors long-term.
### Overall Mentee Performance
| Metric | Value | Industry Benchmark |
|--------|-------|-------------------|
| **Total Mentees (2022-2025)** | 46 | - |
| **Currently Active Contributors** | 23 | - |
| **Overall Retention Rate** | **50.0%** | 15-25% (typical) |
| **Mentee-to-Mentor Conversion** | 13% (6 mentees) | - |
| **Mentor-Convert Retention** | **100%** | - |
### Retention by Year (Improving Over Time 📈)
| Year | Total Mentees | Active Contributors | Retention Rate | Status |
|------|---------------|-------------------|----------------|--------|
| 2022 | 10 | 3 | 30.0% | 2+ years post-program |
| 2023 | 13 | 6 | 46.2% | 1-2 years post-program |
| 2024 | 17 | 8 | 47.1% | 6-12 months post-program |
| 2025 | 6 | 6 | **100%** | Currently active |
### Retention by Program Type
| Program | Year | Total Mentees | Active Contributors | Retention Rate |
|---------|------|---------------|-------------------|----------------|
| **GSoC(ongoing)** | 2025 | 6 | 6 | **100%** |
| **AsyncAPI Mentorship** | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 55.6% |
| **AsyncAPI Mentorship** | 2023 | 13 | 6 | 46.2% |
| **GSoC** | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 37.5% |
| **AsyncAPI Mentorship** | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 30.0% |
> **Note**: AsyncAPI was not accepted into GSoC 2023 program.
## Mentor Engagement & Retention
Our mentor community shows exceptional commitment and continuity.
### Overall Mentor Performance
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| **Total Unique Mentors (2022-2025)** | 18 |
| **Recurring Mentors (2+ years)** | 8 |
| **Mentor Retention Rate** | **44.4%** |
### Top Recurring Mentors
| Mentor | Years Active | Programs |
|--------|-------------|----------|
| **[Lukasz Gornicki](https://github.com/derberg)** | 4 years | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| **[Souvik De](https://github.com/souvikns)** | 3 years | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| **[Azeez Elegbede](https://github.com/acethecreator)** | 3 years | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| **[Akshat Nema](https://github.com/akshatnema)** | 3 years | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| **[Iván GarcÃa Sainz-Aja](https://github.com/ivangsa)** | 3 years | 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| **[Aishat Muibudeen](https://github.com/Mayaleeeee)** | 2 years | 2024, 2025 |
| **[Sambhav Gupta](https://github.com/sambhavgupta0705)** | 2 years | 2024, 2025 |
| **[Thulisile Sibanda](https://github.com/thulieblack)** | 2 years | 2024, 2025 |
## Mentee-to-Mentor Success Pipeline
These individuals started as mentees and are now guiding the next generation of contributors, demonstrating exceptional commitment to the community:
| Name | Mentee Year(s) | Became Mentor | Currently Active | Impact |
|------|---------------|---------------|------------------|--------|
| **[Akshat Nema](https://github.com/akshatnema)** | 2022 | 2023 | ✅ | Mentoring since 2023 (3 years) |
| **[Aishat Muibudeen](https://github.com/Mayaleeeee)** | 2022, 2023 | 2024 | ✅ | Mentoring since 2024 (2 years) |
| **[Sambhav Gupta](https://github.com/sambhavgupta0705)** | 2023 | 2024 | ✅ | Mentoring since 2024 (2 years) |
| **[Aayush Saini](https://github.com/AayushSaini101)** | 2024 | 2025 | ✅ | Mentoring since 2025 (1 year) |
| **[Ashmit Jagtap](https://github.com/ashmit-coder)** | GSoC 2024 | GSoC 2025 | ✅ | Mentoring since 2025 (1 year) |
| **[Ashmit JaiSarita Guptap](https://github.com/devilkiller-ag)** | GSoC 2024 | GSoC 2025 | ✅ | Mentoring since 2025 (1 year) |
## Key Insights
- **Overall retention rate of 50%**: Double the industry standard of 15-25%
- **Current cohort fully engaged**: 100% of 2025 GSoC mentees are actively contributing
- **Retention improving over time**: From 30% (2022) to 47% (2024) for completed programs
- **AsyncAPI Mentorship shows strong retention**: 55.6% retention for 2024 cohort, 46.2% for 2023 cohort
- **Strong long-term engagement**: 30% of mentees from 2022 remain active after 2+ years
- **Sustainable leadership pipeline**: 100% of mentees who became mentors remain active contributors
- **High mentor retention**: 44.4% of mentors return for multiple years, ensuring program continuity
- **Mentee-to-mentor conversion**: 13% of mentees transition to mentorship roles, creating sustainable growth
## Active Contributors by Program
Mentorship 2022 (3/10 active - 30.0%)
- [Ruchip16](https://github.com/Ruchip16)
- [Mayaleeeee](https://github.com/Mayaleeeee) (now a mentor)
- [akshatnema](https://github.com/akshatnema) (now a mentor)
Mentorship 2023 (6/13 active - 46.2%)
- [princerajpoot20](https://github.com/princerajpoot20)
- [Mayaleeeee](https://github.com/Mayaleeeee) (continued participation)
- [sambhavgupta0705](https://github.com/sambhavgupta0705) (now a mentor)
- [kaushik-rishi](https://github.com/kaushik-rishi)
- [anshgoyalevil](https://github.com/anshgoyalevil)
- [Shurtu-gal](https://github.com/Shurtu-gal)
Mentorship 2024 (5/9 active - 55.6%)
- [AayushSaini101](https://github.com/AayushSaini101) (now a mentor)
- [JeelRajodiya](https://github.com/JeelRajodiya)
- [Aahil13](https://github.com/Aahil13)
- [ezinneanne](https://github.com/ezinneanne)
- [catosaurusrex2003](https://github.com/catosaurusrex2003)
GSoC 2024 (3/8 active - 37.5%)
- [vishvamsinh28](https://github.com/vishvamsinh28)
- [devilkiller-ag](https://github.com/devilkiller-ag)
- [ashmit-coder](https://github.com/ashmit-coder) (now a mentor)
GSoC 2025 (6/6 active - 100%)
- [Adi-204](https://github.com/Adi-204)
- [TenzDelek](https://github.com/TenzDelek)
- [Ruchip16](https://github.com/Ruchip16) (returning mentee)
- [ssala034](https://github.com/ssala034)
- [sagarkori143](https://github.com/sagarkori143)
- [Shriya-Chauhan](https://github.com/Shriya-Chauhan)
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*Data reflects contributor activity as of October 2025. "Active" is defined as ongoing contributions to AsyncAPI repositories and community participation. GSoC 2025 is currently in progress.*