A mentor should consist of 3 things
1. Have a track record, be knowledgeable and connected in your the area of your startup (e.g. real-estate, fashion or semi-conductors, building a startup, writing a book)
2. Share your vision
3. You should think he's cool and he should think you're cool
If you have all of these 3 things, then the mentor is valuable and you can think about giving a stake in your company.
Definitely sharing vision is a big one. I would also add someone who shares similar values and ideally who's done what you're looking to do. Finding the right mentor takes lots of time and effort, and having the right mentor will make the journey a lot easier.
I believe that the first step in finding a mentor is to know your goals both for the short and long terms. Once that is done, decide who do you look up to and then begin your search for the right mentor for your achieving your goals.
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There are a few factors that you need to consider when looking for the right mentor.
1. Find someone who has demonstrated success or competence in the areas that you are focused on.
2. Find someone who resonates with you.
3. Ask others for recommendations
4. Look for samples of the prospective mentor's work (e.g. blog, Youtube, etc...)
5. Be completely clear on what your expectations are for the mentoring relationship.
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Find a mentor by:
Reflecting on goals.
Researching.
Building relationships.
Assessing compatibility.
Making the ask respectfully.
Fostering the relationship with gratitude and commitment
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Do your research in terms of the mentor that is in the area of interest to you. Explore the various found mentors. Pick the mentor that you feel best describes your desired future outcome and lastly establish contact the the chosen mentor. This may seem like a daunting process but it is not, choosing the right mentor will benefit you greatly, whether it is the short or long term span. Remember that this is your life, you are allowed to structure it however you like.
