Flexibility of 1Mby1M Program

1. Can I join 1Mby1M while keeping my day job, or do I need to commit full-time immediately?

Yes, you can join the 1Mby1M program while keeping your day job. In fact, the program specifically encourages this approach, especially for those in the early stages of building a startup.

The program’s philosophy is rooted in “bootstrapped, capital-efficient entrepreneurship,” which often involves using your salary as your initial “angel investment.” This allows you to validate your business idea, get customer traction, and build a sustainable business without needing immediate external funding or having to quit your job right away.

1Mby1M offers resources and a methodology designed for this exact situation, including:

• An actionable curriculum that covers topics like bootstrapping, positioning, and customer acquisition.
• Mentoring roundtables where you can get strategic advice and feedback on your business.
• Case studies of successful entrepreneurs who have followed this path.

The program’s focus is on helping you become “fundable” by building a solid business with customers and revenue first, rather than just raising money. This approach allows you to work on your startup part-time and make the leap to full-time entrepreneurship only when your business is ready.