Some good ways of finding mentors and advisors for you and your product are as follows:
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.
I am tempted to put «social media” here, but Twitter and LinkedIn are the big players for connecting with professionals. Small Business Development Centres are independent organizations that provide resources, expertise, and advice to emerging entrepreneurs in major cities across the country. SCORE is an organization dedicated to helping individuals start, run, and grow their own businesses. There are currently more than 11,000 volunteers in the program, with 320 chapters around the country; you can check here for a chapter near you.
Are there any industry expos coming up in your surrounding area? Conferences or speaking events regarding your industry? If so, these are perfect places to find someone more experienced than you -and you can learn more about your industry during the search. Obviously, your direct competitors will be reluctant to give you practical advice on how to succeed. Instead, seek out your indirect competitors, such as companies in the same industry targeting a different segment of the market, or companies across the country with no bearing on your local relationships.
Volunteering is a surprisingly good way to make new connections. You will meet all kinds of people, from college students to retirees, all of whom will be able to teach you something new. Have you asked around your circle of friends and family? Someone in your contacts list might know a cousin or former roommate who went on to become a successful entrepreneur. The truth is, if you are open to new experiences and new contacts, you could potentially meet a mentor anywhere. Talk to strangers. Get to know your acquaintances better. You never know who will lend you the next major insight or give you the next landmark introduction in your life.
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