Ask HN: First time founder, company growing, can't find advice/mentorship
I'm a first time founder for a tech startup in the midwest. Our area has virtually no mentorship & advisory resources for tech startups. I've tried emailing/calling places out west, but they seem to assume I'm soliciting an investment (can't blame them I suppose).
I have meetings with VCs in about a week, and I really need some guidance on some strategic questions. Is there anyone here who is a founder or investor that would let me pick their brain for 30 mins or so? I know time is valuable, and I'm always willing pay a consultation rate if need be.
A little about the company:
- Concept: we're a platform for women to buy, sell, and share their style. We currently cater to a specific niche
- Founded: 6 months ago
- # of Users: 40,000+
- Sales: around 600k
- Business model: 15% of all transactions on the platform.
I have meetings with VCs in about a week, and I really need some guidance on some strategic questions. Is there anyone here who is a founder or investor that would let me pick their brain for 30 mins or so? I know time is valuable, and I'm always willing pay a consultation rate if need be.
A little about the company:
- Concept: we're a platform for women to buy, sell, and share their style. We currently cater to a specific niche
- Founded: 6 months ago
- # of Users: 40,000+
- Sales: around 600k
- Business model: 15% of all transactions on the platform.