Get Guidance from People Who've Actually Been There.
Startup Unplugged connects founders with experienced operators, ex-founders, and domain experts who've navigated the exact challenges you're facing right now — and will again.
180+ Verified Experts | 3,200+ Sessions Completed | 4.9★ Avg Rating
WHY IT MATTERS
Great Advice Shouldn't Require Great Connections
Most founders either get generic advice from people who've never built anything, or get nothing at all because they don't have the right network. Startup Unplugged changes that.
MEET THE EXPERTS
Who You'll Learn From
Every mentor on Startup Unplugged is verified and vetted. Here's what their profile shows you before you book.
Neha Kapoor
ex-VP Product, [Startup Name] · Angel Investor
Expertise: Product strategy, 0-to-1, fundraising
DISCOVERY
Find Who You Need in Minutes
AI Match (Recommended)
Describe your challenge in a sentence. Startup Unplugged's AI reads your context and surfaces the 3 best-matched mentors for your exact situation.
Browse & Filter
Search the full mentor roster on your own terms. Filter by expertise, stage, industry, and more.
HOW THEY CAN HELP
Pick the Format That Fits Your Need
Office Hours (30 min)
Drop-in slots for quick questions.
₹0–₹1,500
Deep Dive (60–90 min)
A focused strategy session on one meaty problem.
₹2,500–₹8,000
Pitch Review
Get structured feedback on narrative and financials.
₹3,000–₹10,000
Async Q&A
Detailed written or voice-note response within 48 hours.
₹500–₹2,000
Ongoing Advisory (Monthly)
Regular check-ins, accountability, and on-call support.
₹10,000–₹40,000/mo
Group Workshop
Expert-led sessions for cohorts of 6–12 founders.
₹800–₹2,000/seat
JOIN AS A MENTOR
Share What You Know.
Build What Matters.
Startup Unplugged mentors are operators who believe in giving back — and who also value their time. Here's what you get on the platform.
Build Your Reputation
Earn From Your Expertise
Access Deal Flow
Expert Badge & Verification
Community
BEYOND 1:1
A Community, Not Just a Marketplace
Startup Unplugged's mentor ecosystem extends beyond booked sessions. The community layer keeps the knowledge flowing even when nobody's on a call.
Ask the Community
Resource Library
Events & AMAs
Forum Threads
WHAT FOUNDERS SAY
The Session That
Changed Things
"I went into the session thinking I had a product problem. Thirty minutes with [Mentor Name] and I realised it was a positioning problem. That one conversation saved us 3 months of going in the wrong direction."
Karan Joshi, Founder, [Startup Name]
Seed Stage
"My pitch wasn't landing with investors and I didn't know why. After a pitch review session, I rewrote the narrative, the numbers slide, and the hook. Got a term sheet 6 weeks later."
Simran Bhatia, Co-founder, [Startup Name]
₹2Cr Raised Post-session
"The async Q&A feature is underrated. I sent a long question about our pricing model at 11pm and had a detailed voice note back by morning. Worth every rupee."
Aditya Rao, Solo Founder, [Startup Name]
The Advice You Need Is
One Session Away
Stop guessing. Stop Googling. Start talking to someone who's done it.
No subscription required. Book a single session and see for yourself.