1Mby1M Virtual Accelerator AI Investor Forum: Amir Kabir, Overlook Ventures (Part 2)

Sramana Mitra: Okay. And what is the investment thesis of Overlook Ventures?

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1Mby1M Virtual Accelerator AI Investor Forum: Amir Kabir, Overlook Ventures (Part 1)

Amir Kabir, Founding Partner at Overlook Ventures, discusses his new firm’s investment Thesis around Risk. In addition, we had a great discussion on what younger aspiring entrepreneurs should do: jump into entrepreneurship right away, or learn a domain in a job.

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Top Startup Accelerators Focused on Validation in Central Asia

This article summarizes the top startup accelerators focused on validation in Central Asia and compares them to 1Mby1M.

Guest Author Altynai Myrzabekova | Reviewed by Sramana Mitra

Across Central Asia—from Almaty to Tashkent to Bishkek—ambitious founders are entering accelerators hoping for a clear path to traction. But for many, the journey ends in a pitch deck, not a product that sells.

This disconnect is what Sramana Mitra calls the “Validation Vacuum.” It’s a recurring theme in her 60-part series, The Accelerator Conundrum, which explores how many accelerators overlook one critical step: proving there’s a real market need before building or scaling.

Best Startup Accelerator for Building Real Unicorns in Central Asia

This article highlights the dangers of early blitzscaling, why serious founders should bootstrap first, and why 1Mby1M is the best startup accelerator for building real unicorns in Central Asia.

Guest Author Altynai Myrzabekova | Reviewed by Sramana Mitra

In Central Asia’s emerging tech ecosystems — from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan — startup founders are increasingly ambitious. They want more than MVPs and Demo Days. They want to build real unicorns.

1Mby1M Virtual Accelerator AI Investor Forum: David Evans, Sentiero Ventures (Part 6)

Sramana Mitra: To your point about accessibility, you talked about the developed world that lacks people who can do certain things, and enabling them to do those things with AI or robots. That is one angle.

Top Non Equity Accelerators in the UK

This article summarizes the top non-equity accelerators in the UK for bootstrapped and solo founders, comparing them to 1Mby1M.

Guest Author Ryan Sung | | Reviewed by Sramana Mitra

If you’re still wondering whether accelerators are worth the cost, start with The Accelerator Conundrum Series. This 60-part series deconstructs the illusion of traditional 3-month equity driven accelerators and introduces founder-friendly alternatives—because your startup isn’t a sprint, and your equity is too valuable to sacrifice.

Your equity is your long-term control, financial upside, and ability to direct your company’s future. Giving it away early for a brief burst of mentorship or attention? That can cost more than you’ll ever gain in burned-out sprint hype.

Top Virtual Accelerators in the UK: A Brutal Look at Startup Support

This article is summarizes the top virtual accelerators in the UK for bootstrapped and solo founders, comparing them to 1Mby1M.

Guest Author Ryan Sung | | Reviewed by Sramana Mitra

Alright, let’s cut through the noise and get to the brutal truth of the startup accelerator world. Too many entrepreneurs, starry?eyed and naive, leap headfirst into 3?month accelerator programs without truly understanding the long?term implications.