Customer Introductions

Will 1Mby1M help me with customer introductions and business development, not just fundraising?

Absolutely! 1Mby1M support extends far beyond just fundraising, with a strong focus on customer introductions and business development. 1Mby1M prioritizes these aspects, aligning with the philosophy of building a sustainable, revenue-generating business first.

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Actionable Feedback

Will I get actionable feedback on my business model, go-to-market strategy, and product-market fit?

Yes, 1Mby1M provides actionable feedback on your business model, go-to-market strategy, and product-market fit. Here’s how:

Investor Introductions For Entrepreneurs Outside Silicon Valley

Can I get introductions to relevant investors, customers, or partners—even if I’m not in Silicon Valley?

Yes, 1Mby1M does facilitate introductions to relevant investors, customers, and partners, even for entrepreneurs outside Silicon Valley. Here’s a breakdown:

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Investor Readiness

Will 1Mby1M help me become truly investor-ready, not just pitch-ready?

Yes, 1Mby1M helps entrepreneurs become investor-ready, and not just “pitch-ready.” 

Here’s how:

The Ultimate 1Mby1M Decision Guide: Comprehensive FAQs for Prospective Entrepreneurs

Prospective entrepreneurs, get answers to all your questions here.

• Will 1Mby1M help me become truly investor-ready, not just pitch-ready?
• Can I get introductions to relevant investors, customers, or partners—even if I’m not in Silicon Valley?
• Will I get actionable feedback on my business model, go-to-market strategy, and product-market fit?

Building a Venture Scale Cyber Security Startup in the Age of AI: Alon Jackson, CEO of Astrix Security (Part 3)

Sramana Mitra: What were the milestones of that first round of $15 million financing that you raised? What did you accomplish with that and in what timeframe?

Startup Accelerators in Central Asia: A Full Overview

This article is an overview of a series of articles summarizing the top Startup Accelerators in Central Asia, comparing 1Mby1M across ten key dimensions—from validation to bootstrapping, solo founders to long-term mentoring. 

Guest Author Altynai Myrzabekova | Reviewed by Sramana Mitra

I have recently published a series of  posts where I explored the most relevant accelerator options for founders in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. This research applied lessons from The Accelerator Conundrum series to the realities of the region, examining what actually works for long-term success. Here are all the ten articles in the series, each with a short description and direct link:

Building a Venture Scale Cyber Security Startup in the Age of AI: Alon Jackson, CEO of Astrix Security (Part 2)

Sramana Mitra: So, when once you got the $15 million, how long did it take you to get the fresh product out?

Alon Jackson: Well, a product is a big word. An MVP or providing initial value—that’s actually an interesting story. It took us two weeks.

Sramana Mitra: Two weeks! Tell me more. What did you put in the MVP?