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Ask HN: Seeking a mentor

4 points by tixocloud 12y ago

Hi, As a first time entrepreneur with a full-time job , family commitments but lots of passion to change the world, would you have any advice on finding a mentor? I'm currently working on a customer analytics platform and would love to connect with someone who can share their experience of growing a SAAS business platform while juggling all other activities. Thanks. Cheers!

taprun 12y ago
Figure out which blogs you like the most and then start contacting the owners? It won't work for the huge sites, but it will probably work for smaller ones.
JSeymourATL 12y ago
True mentors-- like friendships are organic things, nurtured and grown over time between individuals. Still if you're seeking specific advice from Old Seasoned Pros-- use the advanced search feature on Linkedin. Zero-in on professional profiles with the experience and expertise that you're looking for. Reach out, ask for 10-15 minutes of their time via phone or Skype with a specific question they'll likely be able to answer. Make a friend, use reciprocity-- ask how you might be able to assist them. Assuming there's good tonality in your conversation. Make a point to stay in touch. If you work on it, the relationship builds over time.
- tixocloud 12y ago
  Thanks for the good tip. I will try it out.
alain94040 12y ago
Join one of our lunches at http://colunchers.com http://colunchers.com You'll meet people with similar interests, build relationships, and eventually find a mentor or two.
- tixocloud 12y ago
  Thanks. It seems interesting - I will check it out.
js4 12y ago
I too started my first company while I had a full time job and was able to sell it. Happy to connect. Drop me an email.
- tixocloud 12y ago
  Hi js4, Thanks for the offer - I really appreciate it and will reach out with an email tonight.
BorisMelnik 12y ago
First thing I'd do is put some sort of contact info in your bio, so someone can reach out. A few months ago I was really in a giving back mode (I've built and sold online businesses in the past) and decided to randomly choose someone who sought help publicly.
- tixocloud 12y ago
  Were you referring to the bio on HN? I have my email there but I will also fill out the section about me.
davidrc 12y ago
Hello Tixocloud, we can help you, we are just launching a traction analytics platform, just for help other SaaS to getting traction and grow. We have experience on growing and can tell you some initial tips. Regards.
- tixocloud 12y ago
  Hi davidrc, thanks for the offer. I'll be in touch. Cheers.

4 points by tixocloud 12y ago

taprun 12y ago

Figure out which blogs you like the most and then start contacting the owners? It won't work for the huge sites, but it will probably work for smaller ones.

JSeymourATL 12y ago

True mentors-- like friendships are organic things, nurtured and grown over time between individuals. Still if you're seeking specific advice from Old Seasoned Pros-- use the advanced search feature on Linkedin. Zero-in on professional profiles with the experience and expertise that you're looking for. Reach out, ask for 10-15 minutes of their time via phone or Skype with a specific question they'll likely be able to answer. Make a friend, use reciprocity-- ask how you might be able to assist them. Assuming there's good tonality in your conversation. Make a point to stay in touch. If you work on it, the relationship builds over time.

tixocloud 12y ago
Thanks for the good tip. I will try it out.

alain94040 12y ago

Join one of our lunches at http://colunchers.com http://colunchers.com You'll meet people with similar interests, build relationships, and eventually find a mentor or two.

tixocloud 12y ago
Thanks. It seems interesting - I will check it out.

js4 12y ago

I too started my first company while I had a full time job and was able to sell it. Happy to connect. Drop me an email.

tixocloud 12y ago
Hi js4, Thanks for the offer - I really appreciate it and will reach out with an email tonight.

BorisMelnik 12y ago

First thing I'd do is put some sort of contact info in your bio, so someone can reach out. A few months ago I was really in a giving back mode (I've built and sold online businesses in the past) and decided to randomly choose someone who sought help publicly.

tixocloud 12y ago
Were you referring to the bio on HN? I have my email there but I will also fill out the section about me.

davidrc 12y ago

Hello Tixocloud, we can help you, we are just launching a traction analytics platform, just for help other SaaS to getting traction and grow. We have experience on growing and can tell you some initial tips. Regards.

tixocloud 12y ago
Hi davidrc, thanks for the offer. I'll be in touch. Cheers.