On one hand I agree with you that experience matters a lot, and is often undervalued by SV/VC youth-worshipping culture. There's no substitute for having seen many different ways of doing things, the effect of decisions as technology ecosystems evolve over time, and the underlying human dynamics that drive outcomes in any large-scale human endeavor.
On the other hand, experience is mostly orthogonal to technical and pedagogical skills. After decades of experience I've seen mentorship come in many forms, and I would never put some kind of litmus test on who is qualified to be a mentor. Ultimately it's about individual strengths, weaknesses and chemistry.
On the other hand, experience is mostly orthogonal to technical and pedagogical skills. After decades of experience I've seen mentorship come in many forms, and I would never put some kind of litmus test on who is qualified to be a mentor. Ultimately it's about individual strengths, weaknesses and chemistry.