Real-World Scenarios & Access
Mentors, advisors & network
Find the people who accelerate you.
My network is all corporate colleagues, how do I actually meet founders and investors?
Stop trying to 'get introduced' to investors and start showing up where founders already gather: local startup meetups, demo days, and founder Slac...
Can I build a serious startup from a tier-2 city, or do I have to move to Bangalore?
You can build from anywhere, but be honest about what a hub gives you: dense access to peers, capital, and talent that you'll otherwise have to man...
How do I find a mentor or advisor who will actually help me, not just add a logo to my deck?
The best advisors are found through work, not asks: solve a specific problem near someone you admire and let the relationship form around real inte...
How do I actually ask someone to mentor or advise me without it being awkward?
Don't propose 'mentorship', propose a small, specific, time-boxed interaction: one focused question, a 20-minute call about one decision, feedback ...
How do I 'give before I ask' when I feel like I have nothing to offer yet?
You always have something: attention, a thoughtful intro, a piece of research, honest feedback, or just showing up and amplifying someone's work. G...