Andrew Warner from Mixergy posted -
Before Looking for Funding, Get an Advisor. He recommends that early stage companies get input from people who know the funding process, know the vertical, etc. That's great advice. Of course, it's sometimes hard to find advisors.
On the flip side, as a person who regularly advises early stage start-ups, I often have a hard time finding interesting start-ups. Like
Christian Gammil (who I recommend as an advisor) working with entrepreneurs is something I really enjoy.
I've recently begun a round table that I'm hoping will help in a small way, but even there it's going to barely scratch the surface.
Maybe Andrew, Chris and I will figure out a way to address the friction around this. Actually, the friction is even higher trying to find a partner for a start-up. eHarmony for start-up / advisor relationships?