[neebz]

For me the only criteria is to stay away from 'mentors' who have never worked on a product.

Being in Pakistan, I get to meet tons of industry experts who have racked up millions solely by outsourcing and creating low-quality software for cheap. All they do is that they bring you down to their own ambition-level. Don't listen to them !

some real life examples:

"so why would you like to hire such an expensive resource here when you can get two average developers for a lot less and he can get your job done? that's bur resource management"

"you mentioned celebrities in your pitch but let me just tell you one thing , those people will never use your app"

[pestaa]

I understand where you're coming from, but the examples provided are not that good. First of all, I'd build everything with the possibility in mind that celebrities won't actually use my app. Helps me focus on the benefits for the average user. Secondly, if a pair of good developers can truly get the job done for a lot less, I would seriously consider going that route instead of an expensive solo hero.

Having said that, too limited ambition can get you the same result that too much ambition can.