The key is knowing when to listen mentors - or actually doing what they suggest - and when not to. The more seasoned, experienced and older you are, the better

The key is knowing when to listen mentors - or actually doing what they suggest - and when not to. The more seasoned, experienced and older you are, the better you can filter the advice given. One of the worst things is first-time entrepreneurs bombarded by mentors and their advice, and the startups then actually doing everything they're told. Have seen many great startup teams and ideas ruined by that. Happens especially at 2nd rate accelerators.