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MenuI am looking for a mentor/advisor who can guide me in startup process based on local deals...something like groupon. Any advise where to look?
I am building a Saas based platform for local merchants helping them to connect directly with their customers. Building MVP which should be ready by May-June.
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Clarity is the best place to find one, but as I can see from your question you are looking for more.
Networking events are designed to put people in contact with one another, making these events perfect opportunities to expand your professional network. For example, there might be a start-up incubator with an open workspace where you can get some work done and still meet some new people in the industry, or else a weekly brainstorming meeting among creative minds at the downtown library. Through SCORE, you can request a free face-to-face meeting with a mentor to discuss your business idea and you may be able to form a more lasting partnership.
You can read more here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/271908
Besides if you do have any questions give me a call: https://clarity.fm/joy-brotonath
Hi,
I would be happy to try and help. In addition to mentoring hundreds of startups - both from a business and legal aspect, I have also personally built an aggregator deals website - so I have personal knowledge with this field.
You're welcome to take a look at my reviews: https://clarity.fm/assafben-david
Good luck
I mentored +350 entrepreneurs in various industries and grow some of them from Startups to Public Listed. Many of them are digital companies such as e-commerce, web services, apps developer, and Saas. I still mentoring 2 Saas Startups while the rest of Saas companies are now in the growing stage or breakthrough ready to impact the world.
If you like to cover financial, legal, marketing, sales, product development, and shaping a Scalable, Repeatable, Viable Business model that can grow heartily and produce your desired results, I am happy to help.
Hi, I can help your through a proven 5 step process and questioning tecniques,so that you come to your own workable options for what you want to achieve
I can definitely help!
I have a background in building SaaS businesses and have grown companies ranging from small startup, to multi-billion dollar mega-enterprises. There are many key decisions that need to be made that align with your strategy and goals. I would love to work with you to set you up for a plan for maximum success.
Looking forward to working with you!
Andrew Mez, MBA
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