Depends on how much you think the advisor might be able to help you. Guidance is nice and always appreciated but at the Series A stage you are probably pre-product market fit and you are looking for your first few marquee customers.
Choose your advisors wisely and they could open many doors for you. If so, equity given to them is well worth it.
Choose your advisors wisely and they could open many doors for you. If so, equity given to them is well worth it.