The MentorEd Show

The show for busy founders and startup leaders who want real answers, not theory. Each minisode is a dose of real talk on startup strategy, leadership, and scaling. If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or leader looking for practical advice, you're in the right place.

What It’s About:

MentorEd features fast, focused conversations for founders and startup leaders building in real time, and figuring it out as they go. These are sharp, unscripted minisodes that cut through the noise, offering clarity when you’re facing the chaos of scaling, leading, and making hard calls under pressure. No fluff,  just real talk on:

  • Building confidence while pitching and leading
  • Making high-stakes decisions in uncertain conditions
  • Bridging the gap between strategy and execution

If you’re navigating startup life in the messy middle, this one’s for you.

You’ll Hear From:

Ideal For:

Seasoned operator and investor Ed Roberto mentoring startup leader Adel Hameed in real time. Together, they bring perspectives from both developed and emerging markets, the U.S. and the Middle East, grounded in shared entrepreneurial truths.

Format:

10–15 minute minisodes. Real-time mentoring. Unfiltered. Unscripted.

The MentorEd Show

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Minisode 28: Leaving Your Corporate Job to Start a Business? Watch This First.

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Minisode 27: How to Build a Business That Outlasts You - Succession Planning

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Minisode 26: How Your Investors Make Money (It's Not Just an Exit)

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Minisode 25: Why Most People Fail at Leaving a Legacy

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Minisode 24: What a Startup CFO Actually Does

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Minisode 23: When a Startup Board Decides to Fire the CEO

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Minisode 22: The Truth About Taking Money From Friends & Family

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Minisode 21: Should Your Team Attend Board Meetings? A CEO's Dilemma

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Minisode 20: Your Startup Has 60 Days To Live. What Do You Do?

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Minisode 19: Are you scaling your business? Avoid these common founder mistakes.

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Minisode 18: My Startup Was Dying! Take The Bad Deal or Go Bankrupt?

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Minisode 17: Accountant vs. CFO: Who Should You Hire (And When)?

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Minisode 16: The Million-Dollar Hiring Mistake That Taught Us Everything

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Minisode 15: Can Corporate Leaders Thrive In Startups?

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Minisode 14: When Does Global Expansion Become A Red Flag?

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Minisode 11: Who Benefits When Valuation Isn't Defined?

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Minisode 10: What Should You Know Before Accepting Startup Equity?

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Minisode 09: Are You Thinking Like A Startup Leader?

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Minisode 08: Scaling With The Right Team

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Minisode 07: Who's Really Driving Success?

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Minisode 06: When Should Founders Step Aside?

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Minisode 05: Founders, Know Your Funders

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Minisode 04: Can Founders Be Fired?

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Minisode 03: Co-CEO Pitfalls

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Minisode 02: Post Acquisition Strategy

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Minisode 01: Strategic Readiness for M&A

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