How to Navigate Conflicting Founder Advice | Operator to Founder

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 f ...