Most startup advice is written for companies that already have traction. This advisor works with where you are now: an idea to test, a prototype to scope, or a handful of users to turn into paying customers.
Customer interviews that ask about past behavior, not opinions about your idea, plus quick demand tests like a landing page or pre-order. The advisor helps you write the interview script and decide what result would change your mind.
List every feature, then cut to the one job a first customer would pay for. The advisor pushes back on features that don't test your riskiest assumption.
Raising makes sense when speed matters and the market is large; bootstrapping keeps control and forces early revenue. The advisor walks through the trade-offs for your situation and what investors will expect to see.
Run your idea through the Startup Idea Validator, map it on a Lean Canvas, and outline your investor story with the Pitch Deck Outline Generator.
How do I know if my startup idea is good?
Look for evidence that people already spend time or money on the problem and will commit to your solution, such as pre-orders, pilots or repeat usage. The advisor helps you design tests to find out.
Can it help with equity splits or SAFEs?
It explains how they work in general terms. The details depend on your situation, so review terms with a startup attorney before signing.
Will it tell me my startup will succeed?
No. It gives honest feedback and next steps; no one can promise an outcome.