“Dono Ki Kahani, Ek Hi Script Mein !
Dear Founders & Mentors,
Let’s admit it — this relationship is like a Bollywood dramedy. Lots of hope, a few misunderstandings, some overacting, but also moments of magic. This isn’t one side blaming the other; this is a mirror both of us must look into, and hopefully laugh at ourselves while doing so.
1. Truth vs. Censorship 🕵️
Founders: You hide the messy parts like it’s a family WhatsApp group, only share the good photos.
Mentors: You pretend you can smell lies like CID’s ACP Pradyuman.
Reality? We waste weeks before the “real story” emerges. Chalo yaar, let’s save time - full script on the table from Day One.
2. Role Confusion 🎭
Founders pitch to mentors like they’re Shark Tank judges.
Mentors reply like frustrated investors: “Beta, numbers dikhao.”
Arre bhai, calm down. Mentor ≠ ATM. Founder ≠ Consultancy client. It’s problem-fixing, not cheque-signing.
3. Feedback Drama 😅
Mentors: “This idea won’t work.”
Founders hear: “Tum nikamme ho.”
Both are wrong. One is blunt, the other is sensitive. Solution? Add one smile with every punchline. “Yeh galat hai, but you’re smart enough to fix it.” Instant mood lift.
4. Respect & Gratitude 🙏
Founders juggle chaos, mentors donate free time. Both sides deserve a standing ovation.
But reality? Meetings get cancelled last minute, advice gets ignored, credits vanish. Thoda thank you, thoda sorry, thoda patience — and wah, respect meter full.
5. Blame Game ⚖️
Startup succeeds → “Founder genius!”
Startup fails → “Mentor ne galat advice diya.”
Bas karo yaar. Credit bhi share karo, blame bhi. Dono ne mehnat kiya, dono ki zimmedari bhi hai.
6. Pattern vs. Fresh Eyes 👓
Mentors bring scars of 1000 battles. Founders bring madness of 1000 dreams.
Sometimes scars say “don’t try,” dreams say “let’s try.” The best stories happen when scars protect but dreams still dare.
7. Transaction vs. Relationship ❤️
Founders want 30-min magic bullets. Mentors want LinkedIn photo-ops. Both are short-term thrills. But asli value comes only from a relationship — chai, calls, fights, hugs, the whole rollercoaster.
8. Volunteer Spirit 🌟
99% of mentors earn zero fees. Founders earn zero sleep. Both give what’s priceless: time, energy, heart. This isn’t a contract — it’s a collaboration of passion. That deserves applause from the whole ecosystem. 👏👏👏
Final Scene 🎬
Neither mentor is Bhagwan, nor founder a superhero. Dono insaan hain — kabhi emotional, kabhi irrational, kabhi brilliant. And that’s the beauty of it.
So let’s promise: no more hiding, no more ego, no more blame. Instead, let’s share stories, scars, and smiles. Because when founders and mentors truly click, startups don’t just grow — they sparkle. ✨
Sincerely,
A Joint Voice of Founders & Mentors who are equally mad but equally hopeful.
