In this series of posts we’re “grilling” the mentors of the Startupify program with the hope of discovering who is best able to answer a standardized set of questions. Points for accuracy and un-originality will be assigned. Actually we’re just trying to learn more about them .. the kind of stuff that doesn’t appear in boilerplate bios.

Let’s get going and welcome our second contestant: Rob Hyndman

What qualifies you to be a Startupify mentor?

I make the best pulled pork in Ontario, possibly Canada. Also, I have been advising startups about the law since 1995.

What hurdles/failures/lessons have you encountered along your professional journey that early stage entrepreneurs could learn from?

Running a law firm is like running any services business. You die every day. And get up the next day and do it again. You learn the value of perspective and the importance of sticking to it.

What excites you most about the Startupify program?

I love teaching. Helping people get to success or failure faster and for less $ is the shit.

What characteristics have you seen in the startups you’ve mentored in the past that you feel are indicators for success?

Adaptability. Brains. Persistence. Optimism.