yes, i know more than you (note to founders)

Lately I have been getting a good amount of solicitations from founders asking if I will cofound / invest / advise / product manage / guide or whatever it is a startup needs. This is inevitable as we all learn and progress and teach the trade to those earlier on the learning curve though I wanted to point something out:

Founders, please don't bullshit me. 

I was once you. I know more, have been through more and know what its like to make things connect. That said if you want me to cofound / invest / advise / product manage / guide or whatever it is a startup needs, start with being honest and just say what you need. 

I help honest people who don't waste my time. 

Love,
Ellie

Below are some pictures of me when I had no idea what I was doing too... 

Some startup cocktail competition in early 2010

Our Funded video interview 2010