Startup mentoring
Talk to a startup mentor online
The questions that keep founders up at night have usually been answered by someone who's been there. On YoPro you can book a one-to-one video session with a startup mentor or business consultant, and get honest feedback on your idea, your numbers or your next move.
- Pay once, held until the session is done
- Profiles reviewed by a person
- Video from your browser
Startup mentors on YoPro
We're welcoming startup mentors to YoPro right now, and their profiles will appear here as they start taking bookings. Meanwhile, browse every professional in business.
What you can ask a startup mentor
Validating an idea
Whether there's real demand, and the cheapest way to find out.
Pricing
What to charge, and how to test it.
Fundraising
Bootstrapping, angels or VCs; your pitch deck, and what investors will ask.
First customers
Finding them, and the channels worth your time.
Setting up the company
Structure, co-founder agreements and the compliance basics.
Hiring
Your first hires, equity, and building a team that stays.
How an online consultation works
1. Choose who to talk to
Compare startup mentors by experience, languages, price and reviews from people who finished a session.
2. Pick a time and say what you need
Choose a slot from their live calendar and describe your question. You pay once, when you book.
3. Talk on video
Join from your browser or the YoPro Android app. No meeting links to chase, no phone tag.
Before your call
- A one-page summary of your business: problem, customer, solution and stage.
- Your numbers, even rough ones: revenue, costs and runway.
- Your pitch deck, if you're raising.
- The decision you need to make, written as a question.
Your payment is protected
You pay when you book, and YoPro holds it — the startup mentor isn't paid yet. If they decline or cancel, you get it all back. After the session you have 72 hours to tell us if something went wrong.
How payment protection worksQuestions people ask
Can a mentor review my pitch deck?
Yes. Share it in the session and walk through it the way you would with an investor, and get feedback on the story and the numbers.
Is one session enough?
One session can settle a specific decision. Many founders come back every few weeks as the business changes.
What's the difference between a mentor and a business consultant?
A mentor shares experience and judgement; a consultant often brings a specific skill, like marketing or operations. On YoPro both are booked the same way.
How much does it cost to talk to a startup mentor on YoPro?
Each startup mentor sets their own price, from ₹100 to ₹50,000 a session, and you see it before you book. You pay once, and YoPro holds the payment until the session is done.
How long should I book?
Sessions are 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. The shorter ones suit a single question; book 45 or 60 for a first consultation, or anything with several documents to go through.
What if the session doesn't go as expected?
You have 72 hours after the session to tell us you're not satisfied, and our team looks at what happened before any money is released. If the professional declines or cancels, you're refunded in full.
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Are you a startup mentor?
Offer paid video consultations at your own price and hours. YoPro handles booking, payment and the call.