alt Hacker NewsAuthor here. I'd be curious what went wrong in your case? (Also, happy to soften that advice further if there's strong evidence that people find the advice detrimental).
Author here. I'd be curious what went wrong in your case? (Also, happy to soften that advice further if there's strong evidence that people find the advice detrimental).
Not OP, but when I did my startup I also tried coaches, and the first one I talked to was kinda like what gold diggers would be in a relationship context (asking high price, since he knew we raised, and in the demo sessions provided superficial value), then I finally went with one who actually had business experience and uni degree in psychology and provided modest but solid advice for a fair price, that was quite helpful in those difficult times.
So I guess spot and avoid sweet talking charlatans (this applies to all business relationships though).