Seedstrapping to Exit

In 1Mby1M, we like Seedstrapping to Exit. An example would be Adya’s acquisition by Qualys. Adya raised a small seed round. I introduced them to Philippe Courtot, CEO of Qualys. Qualys acquired Adya.

For our Seed Capital series of podcasts, I’ve interviewed hundreds of investors, especially micro-VCs and angels who play an important role in the early-stage game. 

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The Accelerator Conundrum: 1Mby1M vs MassChallenge

I asked Gemini: Now compare 1Mby1M and MassChallenge.

Let’s compare 1Mby1M and MassChallenge. These two organizations stand out in the accelerator landscape for their equity-free models, yet they differ significantly in their structure, intensity, and primary value propositions.

The Accelerator Conundrum: 1Mby1M vs AngelPad

I asked Gemini: Now compare 1Mby1M and AngelPad.

Let’s compare 1Mby1M and AngelPad, two highly regarded entities in the startup ecosystem, each with distinct models for supporting early-stage companies.

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The Accelerator Conundrum: 1Mby1M vs SOSV

I asked Gemini: Now compare 1Mby1M and SOSV.

Comparing 1Mby1M and SOSV highlights a contrast between a broad, education-focused virtual accelerator and a specialized, deep-tech venture capital firm that operates focused accelerator programs.

Building a Legitimate, Profitable FinTech Unicorn Using AI: Cynthia Chen, Founder of Kikoff (Part 3)

Sramana Mitra: Okay, but that’s not the company we are talking about today, right?

Cynthia Chen: It’s not. I was at Figure for almost two years. I was the founding Chief Risk Officer and then became Chief Revenue Officer. Then I saw this opportunity for building a private company, and I started Kikoff with my co-founder in November 2019. It was such a great opportunity that I could not miss it.

The Accelerator Conundrum: 1Mby1M vs Mucker Capital

I asked Gemini: Now compare 1Mby1M and Mucker Capital.

Okay, let’s compare 1Mby1M and Mucker Capital:

The Accelerator Conundrum: 1Mby1M vs TinySeed

I asked Gemini: Now compare 1Mby1M and TinySeed.

Comparing 1Mby1M and TinySeed offers a great look at two accelerator models that both prioritize sustainable growth and cater to founders who might not fit the traditional hyper-growth, venture-capital-at-all-costs mold, particularly in the SaaS space. However, their specific approaches to funding, program structure, and engagement differ.

Best of Bootstrapping: Solopreneur Bootstrapped with Paycheck to $15M+

SoPost Founder and CEO Jonathan Grubin started as a solo entrepreneur, bootstrapped with a paycheck, and had built an over $15 Million revenue global business with a small amount of funding when we spoke in 2021. Excellent story!

Sramana Mitra: Let’s go to the very beginning of your journey. Where are you from? Where were you born, raised, and in what kind of background?

Jonny Grubin: I was born in London but moved to Newcastle when I was three. My dad is American and my mom is from the UK. I grew up in Newcastle and started on my entrepreneurial journey at a pretty young age. When I was studying for my high school exams, I kicked off and ran a range of entrepreneurial ventures of my own.

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