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7 Tactics to Get the Most Out of Your Startup's Advisors

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Finding an advisor is only half the job; extracting value is the harder, less-discussed half. This piece is a concrete tactical checklist for running advisor relationships so they stay useful instead of decorative.

• Come to every session with one specific, live problem and send it in advance so advisors can actually prepare.
• Set a defined cadence and clear expectations up front rather than open-ended 'reach out anytime'.
• Always close the loop, tell advisors what you did with their input; it keeps them invested.
• Match the advisor to the moment; different advisors serve different stages and questions.