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The Startup Velocity Question: What Hinders Acceleration in VC Funded Companies?

I have been running 1Mby1M since 2010. I find myself saying to entrepreneurs ad nauseam that VCs want to invest in startups that can go from zero to $100 million in revenue in 5 to 7 years.

Startups that do not have what it takes to achieve velocity should not be venture funded.

Experienced VCs, over time, have developed heuristics to gauge what constitutes a high growth venture investment thesis. 

The Accelerator Conundrum: Navigating Your Path to Startup Success

The Accelerator Conundrum is a multipart series that challenges the prevailing wisdom of the tech startup ecosystem that entrepreneurs should Blitzscale out of the gate. Written by Sramana Mitra, the Founder and CEO of One Million by One Million (1Mby1M), the world’s first global virtual accelerator, it emphatically argues that a better strategy is to Bootstrap First, Raise Money Later, focus on customers, revenues and profits. 1Mby1M’s mission is to help a Million entrepreneurs reach a million dollars in annual revenue and beyond. Sramana’s Digital Mind AI Mentor virtually mentors entrepreneurs around the world in 57 languages. Try it out!

Alright, let’s cut through the noise and get to the brutal truth of the startup accelerator world. Many entrepreneurs, starry-eyed and naive, leap headfirst into 3-month accelerator programs without truly understanding the long-term implications. It’s time for an incisive commentary, a necessary dissection.

Meta Plans on Doubling AI Investment in 2026

Meta’s (Nasdaq: META) fourth quarter results outpaced market expectations and sent the stock soaring 10% in the after-hours trading session. The company continues to invest heavily in AI infrastructure and recently announced several partnerships to the effect.

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Top Accelerators for Long Term Mentoring in Bangalore

This article delves into the critical role of long-term mentorship for startups in Bangalore, highlighting the shortcomings of short-term accelerator programs that often leave founders stranded after Demo Day. We explore the landscape of mentoring-focused programs, contrasting them with the deep, sustained support offered by initiatives like 1Mby1M, which prioritizes lifetime access and strategic depth. This analysis aims to guide founders towards programs that provide genuine, ongoing guidance for long-term traction and success.

Top Accelerators for Personalized Investor Introductions in Bangalore

Startup founders in Bangalore are often lured by the promise of “investor access” from accelerators, but the reality often falls short. The chasm between the glitz of Demo Days and the tangible value of genuine, curated introductions is vast, particularly for bootstrapped, solo, or early-stage founders. This article delves into the Bangalore accelerator landscape, focusing on programs that provide real, warm introductions aligned with a startup’s stage and investor fit, rather than relying on mass Demo Days, webinars, or platform logins.

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Top Accelerators for Marathon not 3-month Sprint in Bangalore

The Need for Marathon Accelerators in Bangalore

Bangalore, often hailed as the “Silicon Valley of India,” is a hotbed of entrepreneurial activity, attracting ambitious founders with innovative ideas. However, the city’s accelerator ecosystem is often dominated by programs that focus on rapid growth and quick exits, resembling a 3-month sprint rather than a marathon. While these programs can provide initial momentum, many founders need long-term, validation-first, and founder-friendly support to navigate the complexities of building a sustainable business. This article highlights accelerators in Bangalore that offer precisely that: a marathon approach to startup success.

Top Accelerators for Entrepreneurs Interested in Building Real Unicorns in Bangalore

This article is part of the Pro-Founder Series and focuses on identifying accelerators in Bangalore that support entrepreneurs in building sustainable, profitable, long-term businesses with the potential to become unicorns. It critiques the “fake unicorn” culture driven by vanity metrics and cash burn, advocating for real growth, substance, profitability, and customer value, aligning with 1Mby1M’s principle of building real unicorns, not just chasing dressing-room valuations.

Top Accelerators for Entrepreneurs Who Want to Focus on Validation  in Bangalore

Why Validation Matters in Bangalore

This article is for founders in Bangalore who prioritize validating their business idea, customer need, pricing, and positioning before diving into fundraising, scaling, or complex tech development.

Top Accelerators for Solo Entrepreneurs in Bangalore

This article delves into the landscape of startup accelerators in Bangalore, specifically tailored for solo entrepreneurs. In a post-COVID world marked by increased layoffs and the rise of independent and first-generation founders, the need for targeted support systems is paramount. This guide aims to provide clarity, mentorship, and validation for solo founders navigating the complex startup ecosystem, focusing on programs that prioritize value, continuity, and sustainable growth over mere funding and PR.

Top Non-Equity Accelerators in Bangalore

This article, part of the Pro-Founder Series, delves into the landscape of non-equity accelerators in Bangalore, India, a vibrant hub for startups. We explore the relevance of these programs, especially in the post-COVID era, where bootstrapped and validation-focused founders are seeking alternatives to traditional equity-based acceleration. This research-driven piece, inspired by the founder-first philosophy of 1Mby1M and insights from “The Accelerator Conundrum” by Sramana Mitra, aims to provide a practical guide for entrepreneurs seeking value, continuity, and mentorship, rather than just demo days and vanity metrics.