Go find investment forums/meetups like Zino Society, Keiretsu Forum, or whatever you have locally. Just attend and introduce yourself to people. Keep going back and have a simple business card to exchange information. Follow up via email. Just meet them first and talk about what your doing, but I would not bring a questionnaire for anyone to fill out at the networking events. Don't go with an agenda, just go to meet people and if your genuine you will find people genuinely interested in just helping (like me!). I don't have a PhD or Masters, but it sounds like you're asking how to network with people.

You are at the right place. Clarity have many Venture Capitalists and Consultants. I am one of them :)

The best and cheapest way of doing it to find out Venture Capitalists and Consultants who have a low rate per minute. That will save you a lot of time, efforts and money.

If you pay for their time then they will definitely be interested in filling up your form and answering your questions in details.

I have worked with different startups, VCs and Angel Investors. Also, I am one of them, therefore you may setup a call with me and discuss.

I hope that helps.

Thanks for asking.
Shishir