Building a strong network of advisors and mentors can accelerate your startup’s growth and help you avoid costly mistakes.
This session will cover how early-stage founders can find the right advisors and mentors, structure these relationships effectively, and maximize their impact, including:
Why advisors and mentors are critical for early-stage success
How to identify the right advisors and mentors for your startup’s needs
Best practices for approaching and onboarding advisors
Structuring advisor relationships: equity, compensation, and expectations
Avoiding common pitfalls when building an advisory board
How to maintain a productive and lasting relationship with advisors
This session is part of Startup Boston Week 2025 and is ideal for founders seeking strategic guidance, first-time entrepreneurs looking to grow their networks, and startups considering formal advisory boards.
