Accelerated Mode for Experienced Founders

3. Can I skip or accelerate through case study material if I already have experience?

Yes, you absolutely can skip or accelerate through case study material within the 1Mby1M program if you already have experience. The program’s design emphasizes flexibility and actionable learning, making it well-suited for experienced founders.

Here’s why:

• Self-Paced and Flexible: 1Mby1M is deliberate, self-paced and flexible. It’s not a rigid, fixed-term cohort where you must complete specific modules on a set schedule. This means you have control over how quickly you consume the content.
• Focus on Actionable Advice: The primary value, especially for experienced founders, often comes from the live, interactive “Roundtable” sessions with Sramana Mitra. These sessions provide direct, strategic advice tailored to your specific business. If you already understand the fundamentals covered in some case studies, you can prioritize these live interactions for immediate, relevant feedback.
• Case Studies as Reference: The case studies are designed as a “treasure chest of knowledge and wisdom” and a “comprehensive online curriculum.” For an experienced founder, they serve as an excellent reference library rather than a mandatory sequential course. You can dip into specific case studies or modules that address a particular challenge you’re currently facing, or to explore different “models” of entrepreneurial success.
• “No One Size Fits All”: Sramana Mitra’s philosophy acknowledges that “There are some universal guidelines and templates for entrepreneurs, but there’s no one size fits all.” This means the program respects that different founders come with different levels of experience and needs.
• Targeted Learning: You can leverage the curriculum’s structure to focus on areas where you might have gaps or want a different perspective (e.g., go-to-market strategies for a new industry, positioning for a pivot, or specific fundraising tactics).
• Udemy Courses for Specific Dives: If there are very specific topics you want to quickly review or learn about without going through the entire curriculum, 1Mby1M also offers numerous affordable courses on platforms like Udemy. This provides a way to quickly drill down into particular subjects like “How to Bootstrap an AI Startup First and Blitzscale Later” or “AI FinTech Startup Case Studies” if you have a very targeted learning need.

In short, 1Mby1M offers the flexibility for you to engage with the case study material as much or as little as you need. If you’re an experienced founder, you can jump straight to the live roundtables for personalized strategic advice and use the case studies as a valuable, on-demand resource to deepen your understanding in specific areas.