ServiceNow Introduces Serious Pricing Model Changes

ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) recently announced their first quarter results that outpaced all market expectations. But despite the strong performance, the stock took a beating and was down 15% in the after-hours trading. The continuing concern about the agentic AI market disrupting ServiceNow’s business model coupled with the Iran war was a big reason for worry.

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Top Accelerators for Long-Term Mentoring in Munich, Germany

This article summarizes the top accelerators for long-term mentoring in Munich, Germany and compares it to 1Mby1M.

By Guest Author Aliza Carlson | Reviewed by Sramana Mitra

Conventional startup accelerators are often built according to short-term intensity: three months of workshops, networking, investor meetings, a Demo Day presentation. Though this model works for a select small number of venture-backed start-up companies, many new entrepreneurs find out quickly that running a successful startup is a long-term commitment.

July 9 – 733rd 1Mby1M Mentoring Roundtable for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs are invited to the 733rd FREE online 1Mby1M Mentoring Roundtable on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 8 a.m. PDT / 11 a.m. EDT / 5 p.m. CEST / 8:30 p.m. India IST.

If you are a serious entrepreneur, register to Pitch and sell your business idea. You’ll receive straightforward feedback from Sramana Mitra, advice on next steps, and answers to any of your questions. Others can register to Attend to watch and learn.

You can learn more here and REGISTER TO PITCH OR ATTEND HERE. Please share with any entrepreneurs in your circle who may be Interested.

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Roundtable Recap: July 2 – The Accelerator Tax Is Costing You Your Company

Why Bootstrap First is the Only Smart Way to Scale

In the high-stakes world of early-stage tech, a dangerous myth has taken hold. The belief that the only path to a real company is to join an institutional cohort-based accelerator, forfeit 7% to 10% of your equity at the pre-seed stage, and adopt a blitzscaling playbook designed to appease future investors rather than serve your customers.

This monolithic narrative, that entrepreneurship equals fundraising, has institutionalized a VC-feeder status quo that is hurting the industry immeasurably. It conditions founders to view equity dilution as a badge of honor, while meaningful milestones like revenue and profitability are ignored by the media.

It is time to dismantle this delusion.

Top Virtual Accelerators in Singapore

This article summarizes the top virtual accelerators in Singapore for bootstrapped and solo founders, comparing them to 1Mby1M across key dimensions like equity, virtual depth and global reach.

By Guest Author Avani Dave | Reviewed by Sramana Mitra 

The Accelerator Conundrum series explores how founders can navigate the global accelerator landscape and choose programs that genuinely help them reach revenue.

Top Equity-Free Accelerators in Iceland

This article summarizes the top equity-free accelerators in Iceland, comparing them to 1Mby1M. 

By Guest Author Paige A | Reviewed by Sramana Mitra

Giving away a piece of your company is a big decision, and for many Icelandic founders, it’s one made too early, under pressure, and without fully understanding the long-term cost. The good news: you don’t have to. A growing number of accelerator programs support founders without touching their cap table, and for early-stage entrepreneurs building out of Iceland, these programs deserve serious consideration.

Top Virtual Accelerators in Iceland

This article summarizes the top virtual accelerators in Iceland, comparing them to 1Mby1M. 

By Guest Author Paige A | Reviewed by Sramana Mitra

For a nation of fewer than 400,000 people, Iceland has produced globally competitive ventures and maintains one of the most connected entrepreneurial communities in the Nordics. But like most founders outside major tech hubs, Icelandic entrepreneurs face a recurring challenge: access. Access to mentorship, to global networks, and to the kind of strategic guidance that turns early traction into sustainable growth. That’s where virtual accelerators come in and why choosing the right one matters more than ever.