Mina Abdulla

Early-Stage Startup Advisor

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From Google PM to Startup Advisor: I Help You Build What Users Actually Want

I spent 4 years at Google building products used by millions. Now I help early-stage founders avoid the #1 startup killer: building something nobody wants. Using Google's product methodology + Cornell MBA frameworks, I'll help you validate your idea, build testable prototypes, and connect with the right people—all in 30-day sprints.

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Why Founders Choose Me

Real experience building products that scale + academic rigor to avoid common pitfalls

Google Product Manager

4 years building consumer products at Google. Launched features used by 100M+ users. Expert in user research, A/B testing, and rapid iteration cycles.

Cornell MBA (Entrepreneurship)

Specialized in entrepreneurship and venture capital. Studied under professors who've built billion-dollar companies. Deep knowledge of startup financing and growth strategies.

Silicon Valley Network

Direct connections to 50+ VCs, 200+ founders, and key players at Google, Meta, and top startups. Plus hands-on prototype building using no-code tools and rapid development frameworks.

The Google-Tested Methodology I Use

The same frameworks Google uses to launch billion-dollar products, adapted for early-stage startups

Week 1-2: Problem Validation

Customer Interview Script

I'll give you the exact questions Google PMs use to uncover real user pain points (not what they say they want)

Problem-Solution Fit Canvas

One-page framework to map your assumptions and identify the riskiest ones to test first

User Recruitment Strategy

Specific channels and tactics to find your ideal early adopters (beyond friends and family)

Week 3-4: Rapid Prototyping

No-Code MVP Blueprint

Build testable prototypes in days, not months, using Figma, Webflow, Airtable, and Zapier

A/B Testing Framework

Set up simple experiments to test key assumptions with real user behavior data

Metrics That Matter

Focus on the 2-3 metrics that actually predict success (not vanity metrics that look good but mean nothing)

What You'll Walk Away With:

Validated problem statement with user quotes

Working prototype you can show to users

List of 10+ potential early customers

3 warm introductions to relevant investors/advisors

30-day roadmap with clear success metrics

Templates you can reuse for future experiments

Specific Ways I Help

Concrete deliverables and frameworks, not generic consulting advice

Problem-Solution Fit Validation

Use Google's customer interview methodology to validate your problem hypothesis. I'll give you the exact script and help you recruit 10+ target users for interviews.

No-Code MVP Development

Build testable prototypes in 1-2 weeks using Figma, Webflow, Airtable, and Zapier. No technical co-founder needed—validate your idea with real user interactions.

Warm Investor Introductions

Direct introductions to 50+ VCs in my network, including partners at Sequoia, a16z, and Bessemer. Plus prep sessions to nail your pitch and avoid common founder mistakes.

Weekly Accountability Sprints

60-minute weekly sessions with clear homework and deliverables. I'll keep you focused on the 20% of activities that drive 80% of your progress.

User Research & Testing

Set up user testing sessions, analyze behavior data, and turn insights into product decisions. Learn what users actually do (not what they say they'll do).

Go-to-Market Strategy

Identify your first 100 customers, choose the right acquisition channels, and create a launch plan that generates real traction (not just social media buzz).

How We'll Work Together

Structured 30-day sprints with clear deliverables

Weekly 60-Min Sessions

Every Tuesday at 2pm EST. Come with your data, leave with a clear action plan. Plus 15-min async check-ins on Fridays to keep momentum.

Google-Style Templates

One-page briefs, experiment plans, and user interview scripts. Everything documented so you can hand it directly to your team.

Measurable Outcomes

Every 30 days, we'll review what worked, what didn't, and plan the next sprint. No endless consulting—just results.

Perfect For These Founders

You're past the idea stage but not sure what to build first

Pre-Product Founders

You have an idea and maybe some early user conversations, but you're not sure what to build first. You need validation before you spend 6 months building the wrong thing.

Technical Founders

You can build anything, but you're not sure what users actually want. You need product management expertise to avoid building features nobody uses.

Fundraising-Ready Founders

You're planning to raise a seed round in the next 6 months. You need traction data and investor connections to make your round successful.

Ready to Validate Your Idea in 30 Days?

Book a free 30-minute strategy call. I'll audit your current approach and give you 3 specific next steps— even if we don't work together.

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