Long-Term, Self-Paced Structure

7. How does the long-term, self-paced structure work—can I engage as my schedule allows, and renew if needed?

The long-term, self-paced structure of 1Mby1M is one of its core differentiators and a significant advantage for entrepreneurs with varied schedules and evolving needs.

Yes, you can absolutely engage as your schedule allows, and you can certainly renew your membership as needed.

Here’s how this works in practice:

1. Flexible, Not Fixed-Term:
   • 1Mby1M is explicitly not a fixed-term, intensive sprint like many traditional accelerators (e.g., 3-month cohorts). It’s a continuous, ongoing program.
   • This “deliberate, self-paced, flexible” approach allows you to learn and apply strategies at your own speed, which is ideal if you’re building your business part-time, have other commitments (like a job), or simply prefer to iterate at a measured pace.
2. Access to Resources is Continuous:
   • As a Premium member (with the $1000 annual fee), you get unlimited usage of the program’s core components:
     • Comprehensive Online Curriculum & Case Studies: You can access these 24/7, consume them at your leisure, revisit specific modules as needed, and skip content you already know.
     • Live Private Roundtable Sessions: You can join as many of these as your schedule permits. This is where the real-time, personalized mentorship happens. You aren’t limited to a certain number of sessions; you can engage as frequently as you wish and as your progress warrants.
   • This flexibility means you can dial up your engagement when you have more time or a pressing challenge, and dial it back when other priorities demand your attention.
3. Renewable Membership Model:
   • The 1Mby1M Premium membership is an annual subscription.
   • This model is designed for long-term engagement. There’s no “graduation” after a set period. If you find the program valuable, you simply renew your membership for another year. This ensures continuity of mentorship and access to the evolving curriculum and community.
   • The philosophy is that 1Mby1M will “work with you for as long as you wish to stay in 1Mby1M,” effectively acting as a long-term strategic advisor throughout your startup journey, which can span many years.
4. No Pressure to “Perform” on a Schedule:
   • Unlike cohort-based programs where there’s often pressure to hit milestones for a demo day or investor pitch within a tight timeframe, 1Mby1M’s self-paced nature reduces this stress. You build your business at the pace that’s right for your venture.
   • The goal is sustainable growth and building a viable business, not just rapid acceleration for a funding event.

In essence:

The long-term, self-paced structure of 1Mby1M is specifically designed for flexibility. You control your learning speed and engagement level, attending roundtables and consuming curriculum content as your schedule and business needs dictate. The renewable annual membership ensures that support, mentorship, and access to resources can continue for as long as you desire, making it an ongoing partner in your entrepreneurial journey.