In this episode of Hustleshare, we talk with Ben Alderson—startup mentor, angel investor, and founder of BA Mentor, a platform supporting early-stage founders with practical, no-fluff guidance. With a career spanning engineering, management consulting, startup founding, and venture capital, Ben unpacks the uncommon path that gave him a uniquely grounded lens for helping founders succeed. He shares hard truths about fundraising in the Philippines, the difference between real traction and noise, and why execution—not theory—separates the winners. Candid, deeply tactical, and full of firsthand insights, this is a must-listen for any founder serious about making better decisions, faster.

“I don't promote burnout culture. You've got to have a little bit of an outlet and you've got to be able to stay healthy. But you have to be obsessed with the problem and you have to be obsessed with the customer. And you have to prioritize the most important activities at the right stage of your growth journey.”

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-alderson-mentor

Website: https://www.bamentor.online/ 

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