As a founder, you’ll get a lot of advice (including ours)—sometimes conflicting, sometimes overwhelming.

So how do you know what to follow and what to ignore? In this episode, we break down how to evaluate advice effectively and make the best decisions for your startup.

Key Takeaways:

- Context Matters – Advice isn’t one-size-fits-all; consider your startup’s unique situation

- Evaluate the Source – Who is giving the advice, and what’s their experience?

- Watch for Biases – Investors, mentors, and peers may have different incentives

- Consider Exceptions – Not every rule applies in every case—your startup might be different

- Hindsight Can Skew Advice – Success and failure stories often oversimplify what really happened

- Trust Your Instincts – Experiment, adapt, and stay true to your vision while using advice as a guide

Tune in for insights on how to filter advice and make smarter, founder-led decisions.

About OpenSeed VC

This episode is powered by OpenSeed VC, a fund that writes first checks into experienced operators turned founders. OpenSeed doesn’t just invest—it provides founders with a network of seasoned operators who’ve built, scaled, and exited companies before, helping you go from zero to one.

📩 Looking for more guidance? OpenSeed VC offers office hours and funding opportunities.

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