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How to Find a Mentor When You Are a Solo Founder
Episode 114 of The Career Mentor Podcast tackles the unique challenge solo founders face when seeking mentorship. Lucas opens with a specific stat from a 2025 Startup Genome report: 62% of solo founders say mentorship access is their top non-financial barrier to growth. He traces the problem to the founder's isolation—no co-founder to share the vulnerability of asking for help—and the asymmetry of value: a mentor gives an hour of advice, but a solo founder can offer equity, product access, or a board seat. Luna challenges Lucas on whether solo founders should seek mentors or sponsors…
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