Validate Your Startup Idea Before Writing Any Code

Techie founders generally operate in their comfort zones: they like to write code. They often start developing software before they validate with customers. As such, they often build solutions looking for problems. Do NOT write code before you immerse yourself in customers and develop a deep understanding of what pain you are solving.

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New Zealand’s Startup Accelerator Ecosystem: Regional Hubs and the Geography of Innovation

In the previous segment, we explored the structural realities of New Zealand’s startup ecosystem — a small domestic market, limited venture capital, and a compelling need for global reach from day one. In this part, let’s look at the geography of innovation across the country — the regional hubs, their strengths, their accelerator cultures, and

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1Mby1M Virtual Accelerator AI Investor Forum: Daniel Ibri, Mindset Ventures (Part 4)

Sramana Mitra: Another important point: the probability of building a true unicorn—not an artificial one inflated with liquidation preferences—is extremely low. Many overfunded companies become “zombiecorns” or fail due to overfunding.

New Zealand’s Startup Accelerator Ecosystem: The Conundrum

New Zealand has always punched above its weight. With just over five million people, this island nation has built a surprisingly vibrant startup ecosystem. From Wellington’s creative SaaS ventures to Christchurch’s engineering-driven deep tech, innovation has become part of New Zealand’s national identity. Yet, for all its accomplishments, founders here face a familiar challenge —

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Top Non-Equity Accelerators in Mumbai

This article summarizes the top non-equity accelerators in Mumbai, comparing them to 1Mby1M across key dimensions. By Guest Author Kaushank Nalin Khandwala | Reviewed by Sramana Mitra Should founders give up equity for mentorship? Do zero-equity programs in Mumbai deliver real founder value? It’s a decision founders shouldn’t have to make in their earliest, most fragile stages. And yet,

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1Mby1M Virtual Accelerator AI Investor Forum: Daniel Ibri, Mindset Ventures (Part 3)

Sramana Mitra: Great. That clarifies things. Now, let’s talk about AI. What’s happening? What are you seeing? What are you investing in? What do you like to invest in?

Turning Services into Startup Traction

Bootstrapping a startup to early revenues by providing services is a tried and true methodology that we practice and espouse in 1Mby1M. Why is this set of skills so important? Raising funding for startups in Silicon Valley is a low-probability game. Fewer than 1% who try actually succeed.

Learn AI with Expert Startup Courses and Coupons

Artificial Intelligence is transforming every industry, and entrepreneurs who understand how to build, launch and scale AI startups have a massive competitive advantage. Our comprehensive startup courses cover the full spectrum of opportunities, from Generative AI and Machine Learning to FinTech, HealthTech, Cybersecurity, and customer support automation. Whether you are brainstorming your first AI startup

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