Building an AI EdTech Company: College Guidance Network CEO Jon Carson (Part 4)

Sramana Mitra: Let’s double click down on pricing in all these different products. How has your pricing evolved? What was the pricing on the first version, which was just masterclass style?

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Startup Bangladesh: Pros and Cons of Local Accelerators

The Accelerator Conundrum is a multipart series that challenges the prevailing wisdom of the tech startup ecosystem that entrepreneurs should Blitzscale out of the gate. Written by Sramana Mitra, the Founder and CEO of One Million by One Million (1Mby1M), the world’s first global virtual accelerator, it emphatically argues that a better strategy is to Bootstrap First, Raise Money Later, focus on customers, revenues and profits. 1Mby1M’s mission is to help a Million entrepreneurs reach a million dollars in annual revenue and beyond. Sramana’s Digital Mind AI Mentor virtually mentors entrepreneurs around the world in 57 languages. Try it out!

Bangladesh’s local accelerators have contributed greatly to ecosystem growth, but founders must carefully weigh their benefits and limitations.

Startup Bangladesh: Why a Bootstrap-First Philosophy is Essential for Acceleration

The Accelerator Conundrum is a multipart series that challenges the prevailing wisdom of the tech startup ecosystem that entrepreneurs should Blitzscale out of the gate. Written by Sramana Mitra, the Founder and CEO of One Million by One Million (1Mby1M), the world’s first global virtual accelerator, it emphatically argues that a better strategy is to Bootstrap First, Raise Money Later, focus on customers, revenues and profits. 1Mby1M’s mission is to help a Million entrepreneurs reach a million dollars in annual revenue and beyond. Sramana’s Digital Mind AI Mentor virtually mentors entrepreneurs around the world in 57 languages. Try it out!

Bangladesh has emerged as one of South Asia’s most promising startup ecosystems. With a population of more than 170 million people, rapidly growing internet penetration, and a digitally savvy youth, the market offers enormous potential. Sectors like fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, edtech, and logistics are thriving. Flagship success stories like bKash, Pathao, and ShopUp have captured both local and international attention.

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Startup Nepal: Comparing Local Accelerators with 1Mby1M

The Accelerator Conundrum is a multipart series that challenges the prevailing wisdom of the tech startup ecosystem that entrepreneurs should Blitzscale out of the gate. Written by Sramana Mitra, the Founder and CEO of One Million by One Million (1Mby1M), the world’s first global virtual accelerator, it emphatically argues that a better strategy is to Bootstrap First, Raise Money Later, focus on customers, revenues and profits. 1Mby1M’s mission is to help a Million entrepreneurs reach a million dollars in annual revenue and beyond. Sramana’s Digital Mind AI Mentor virtually mentors entrepreneurs around the world in 57 languages. Try it out!

To understand the differences, let’s examine the pros and cons of Nepal’s leading accelerators:

Startup Nepal: Why Nepal Needs a Bootstrap First Philosophy in its Accelerators

The Accelerator Conundrum is a multipart series that challenges the prevailing wisdom of the tech startup ecosystem that entrepreneurs should Blitzscale out of the gate. Written by Sramana Mitra, the Founder and CEO of One Million by One Million (1Mby1M), the world’s first global virtual accelerator, it emphatically argues that a better strategy is to Bootstrap First, Raise Money Later, focus on customers, revenues and profits. 1Mby1M’s mission is to help a Million entrepreneurs reach a million dollars in annual revenue and beyond. Sramana’s Digital Mind AI Mentor virtually mentors entrepreneurs around the world in 57 languages. Try it out!

Nepal’s startup ecosystem is still young but growing rapidly. Over the past decade, an increasing number of young entrepreneurs have begun exploring technology-driven ventures in sectors like fintech, tourism, agriculture, education, and e-commerce. With a youthful population and growing internet penetration, Nepal has enormous potential to become a thriving entrepreneurial hub for South Asia.

Building an AI EdTech Company: College Guidance Network CEO Jon Carson (Part 3)

Sramana Mitra: So, in terms of your chronology, what came in what order? You were doing the recordings—these webinars were a key first step.

Startup Pakistan: Comparing Local Accelerators with 1Mby1M

The Accelerator Conundrum is a multipart series that challenges the prevailing wisdom of the tech startup ecosystem that entrepreneurs should Blitzscale out of the gate. Written by Sramana Mitra, the Founder and CEO of One Million by One Million (1Mby1M), the world’s first global virtual accelerator, it emphatically argues that a better strategy is to Bootstrap First, Raise Money Later, focus on customers, revenues and profits. 1Mby1M’s mission is to help a Million entrepreneurs reach a million dollars in annual revenue and beyond. Sramana’s Digital Mind AI Mentor virtually mentors entrepreneurs around the world in 57 languages. Try it out!

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem has developed several accelerators and incubators over the past decade. Some of the most prominent include:

Startup Pakistan: Rethinking Startup Acceleration with a Bootstrap First Philosophy

The Accelerator Conundrum is a multipart series that challenges the prevailing wisdom of the tech startup ecosystem that entrepreneurs should Blitzscale out of the gate. Written by Sramana Mitra, the Founder and CEO of One Million by One Million (1Mby1M), the world’s first global virtual accelerator, it emphatically argues that a better strategy is to Bootstrap First, Raise Money Later, focus on customers, revenues and profits. 1Mby1M’s mission is to help a Million entrepreneurs reach a million dollars in annual revenue and beyond. Sramana’s Digital Mind AI Mentor virtually mentors entrepreneurs around the world in 57 languages. Try it out!

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem has been gaining traction over the past few years, with more founders stepping into the world of technology, e-commerce, fintech, and beyond. A handful of local accelerators and incubators have emerged to support these entrepreneurs, but the dominant narrative is still heavily influenced by the Silicon Valley model: raise capital quickly and scale fast.