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Advisor prospecting maps 5–12 named candidates to your specific domain, go-to-market, technical, hiring, fundraising, and operations gaps to ensure fundraising readiness. You get a structured prospect list organized by the exact expertise gap each advisor closes.

Formal advisor compensation typically ranges from 0.1–0.5% equity over a 2–4 year vesting period under a written agreement. Informal advisors engage without equity or paperwork, letting you access expertise without diluting your cap table prematurely.

Define a concrete 30-minute initial call as your first-ask to test fit before any paperwork. This structured outreach tests advisor compatibility and willingness to engage with equity or informal arrangements before issuing formal agreements.

Distinguish formal advisors receiving equity with written agreements from informal ones providing support without paperwork when prospecting. Separating these slots lets you balance structured equity-bearing guidance against flexible informal help across your operations.

Target 2–3 advisor prospects per identified expertise gap to generate a total list of 5–12 named candidates. This project-scoped approach aligns your advisor prospecting deliverables directly with your fundraising milestones.

Vet advisor prospects by mapping them to specific expertise gaps and framing compensation honestly before outreach. Require a 30-minute initial call to test fit, ensuring candidates are willing to engage under equity or informal arrangements before paperwork.