Background: One of my advisors, an ex-coworker, just doesn't have the time to commit to me due to issues with their schedule. Yes, there is a small stock grant with vesting that I'd offer to any advisor, board or otherwise.
I am looking for a new advisor to help me with non-technical issues as I prepare to launch my MVP. I'm working alone as a solo founder right now and I would like to find someone to spend an hour or two a week with me to discuss business development, strategy, and other high-level topics. And to help keep me motivated before I launch and enter the valley of sorrow.
For someone who is interested in esports (SaaS, not a team) it might be a great opportunity. Since it's a relatively new field I wouldn't expect them to have any direct inside experience or industry contacts, but it's certainly a bonus.
I feel that the Stripe Atlas and Indiehacker forums are great for general info. Meetups are even worse than Linked-In since I don't have to leave my computer to online services. Industry events in the field aren't being attended by the type of people with the skills I'm seeking.
Where did you find your advisor? Have you been in this situation? Any suggestions from the HN crowd to avoid wasting my time trying for find someone?
2. I scoured through LinkedIn and made a list of potential fits and their strong suits. Then InMailed/Sent connection requests to strongest fits on my list. I found this method mostly successful...(8/10) accepted and followed through. Here's what I sent in the request:
"Hi (Redacted)! Very interested in connecting based on your background. Would love to set up a time to chat about what we're building at Flindel (www.flindel.com)"
3. Invited them to coffee (on me) or an intro call to determine mutual fit.
4. Took it from there.
Don't be shy about cold emailing/reaching out to people. More people are willing to help than you would think