What Is the Advisors Feature?

The Advisors feature gives you direct access to the Startups.com leadership team, allowing you to connect with experienced founders and executives for guidance on building and growing your startup.

Each advisor specializes in a specific area, such as fundraising, customer acquisition, technology, leadership, or pitch decks, so you can connect with the person best suited to your needs.

The feature also includes Wil.ai, an AI startup advisor trained on the knowledge and experience of Wil Schroter, Founder and CEO of Startups.com. Wil.ai is available 24/7 to answer startup questions, provide feedback, and help you work through challenges whenever you need guidance.

What Can You Do with Advisors?

Depending on your membership, you can:

• Message advisors directly.
• View advisor profiles, backgrounds, and areas of expertise.
• Chat with Wil.ai for instant startup guidance.

Meet the Advisors

The Advisors feature includes members of the Startups.com leadership team with expertise in areas such as:

• Ed Kang – Funding
• Ryan Rutan – Customer Acquisition
• Steve Gacka – Engineering & Technology
• Wil Schroter – Leadership, Strategy, and Pitch Decks

Each advisor brings practical experience from building, scaling, and supporting startups.

What Is Wil.ai?

Wil.ai is an AI-powered startup advisor trained on the knowledge and startup philosophy of Wil Schroter, Founder and CEO of Startups.com.

Unlike human advisors, Wil.ai is available anytime to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help you move forward with your startup.