Mentor Questions

As our product development goes along, we are looking for more advisors to form an advisory board - we need well considered input from people who have already proven themselves in the tech / IoT...

Board Advisors Mentor Strategy Startup

asked Jun 28 '15 at 12:01

Alexander Hill
1 point

If you've done your own startup before and now mentor other startups on the side, what are some things you've learnt (in the process of mentoring them)?

Mentor Startups

asked Mar 24 '14 at 15:42

Orlando Osborne
30 points

How do you get advisors for your new startup if your personal network is limited?Do you just contact people for a meeting to get advice and then just ask them to become an advisor? What's the...

Advisors Mentor

asked Feb 15 '14 at 13:41

User30135
11 points

Looking for a place/process to co-audit recent work. Like I just created or updated this certain feature on my website in the last 2 weeks, and I'd like to do walk-throughs or get reviews with...

Mentor Software Ideas Design

asked Sep 30 '13 at 00:39

Efficient Leader
37 points

At 39, I am not a young entrant into entrepreneurship. The majority of my career has been spent as an engineer in a subordinate position. I have only light undergraduate business training as a CIS...

Mentor

asked Dec 25 '11 at 06:28

Laramie
192 points

I have an idea related to healthcare communications and am trying to find mentors/advisors who would be willing to guide my partner and I towards success. I live in Silicon Valley. I was...

Advisors Mentor Funding Startup Costs Partnerships

asked Aug 31 '11 at 06:10

Saif Akhtar
53 points

I just wondering, do you have mentors when doing startup? And how do you find them? I read a book titled "One Minute Entrepreneurship", it said that a person won't offer to be our mentor, but we...

Mentor

asked Jul 2 '11 at 00:08

Jazar
123 points

We're a small team in Ukraine with technical chops hungry for success. Finding a lucrative market niche and attracting real paying customers is a challenge, especially given our remote...

Networking Mentor Seed Funding

asked Mar 15 '11 at 18:24

Maxua
155 points

Besides a Lawyer and an accountant what other advisors should I have to build a startup? Where can I find advice with things like creating a marketing plan and finding investment?

Advisors Mentor

asked Feb 15 '11 at 15:43

Zachary K
208 points

Does anybody here understand the basics of online businesses (online billing- client relations management software, etc) and other aspects like hiring and working with outsourced help and Sales...

Mentor Solo Entrepreneur Data Request Consulting

asked Dec 31 '10 at 17:49

Sergio Alvarez
46 points

So here's the dilemna. I have a software product that is a value add to ERP system for mid to large organizations. I found a reseller and we sold to a large customer our product customer as an add...

Mentor Partnerships

asked Nov 20 '10 at 06:16

Stacey
484 points

Some days I feel that I need someone experienced to have a top-level discussion of my next business steps. I don't necessarily feel that approaching investors is the right move for that -- I'm not...

Advisors Mentor Strategy Business

asked Nov 11 '10 at 12:28

Usabilitest
1,698 points

I always hear that having a mentor is critical to achieve success in your startup, how do you find them, approach them and convince them to be your mentor when you are a nobody.

Mentor

asked Sep 12 '10 at 13:15

Ricardo
4,815 points

I am interested in connecting with individuals who offer coaching services. The criteria I am looking to evaluate are: Individual has lengthy experience in developing 1 or more web-based software...

Sales Mentor

asked Jul 14 '10 at 09:49

Danny
113 points

I have a software product that is a complex sale. I need someone to help me sell this product or coach me on how to make sure I am aiming at the right target and closing deals. Would you pay a...

Sales Mentor

asked Apr 23 '10 at 23:14

Stacey
484 points

Does it make sense to find a mentor who can help you out in your startup, online? He's not going to be physically present, of course. And you run the risk of him running away with your idea. But...

Getting Started Mentor

asked Apr 25 '10 at 05:53

Startup Struggler
77 points

And how do you initiate if you don't yet have a close relationship with the person?

Mentor Relationships

asked May 3 '10 at 12:19

G Rex
683 points

How? Is there a smart or efficient way?

Mentor Funding Angel

asked Jan 12 '10 at 22:32

Steven
1 point

So it looks like I'm making the switch from full time employee to self-employed contractor due to the job market -- there's just not a lot of work in my area for C++ programmers. I'm working for...

Mentor

asked Dec 21 '09 at 14:07

Jeff Paquette
161 points

Has anyone ever approached a college professor to help give advice and provide introductions to people who might want to invest in your startup? I'm going to do this, but wanted to gain some...

Mentor Recruiting Consultants

asked Nov 23 '09 at 06:04

Drew Little
41 points