Top Virtual Accelerators in Mangalore

This article is an overview of a series of articles summarizing the top virtual accelerators in Mangalore for bootstrapped and solo founders, comparing them to 1Mby1M.

Guest Author Kaushank Nalin Khandwala | Reviewed by Sramana Mitra

In The Accelerator Conundrum, Sramana Mitra examines a fundamental tension in the startup ecosystem: most accelerators are optimized for venture-scale outcomes, while the majority of founders operate in constraints that require capital efficiency, validation rigor, and strategic clarity.

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Colors: Crevices II

I’m publishing this series on LinkedIn called Colors to explore a topic that I care deeply about: the Renaissance Mind. I am just as passionate about entrepreneurship, technology, and business, as I am about art and culture. In this series, I will typically publish a piece of art – one of my paintings – and I request you to spend a minute or two deeply meditating on it. I urge you to watch your feelings, thoughts, reactions to the piece, and write what comes to you, what thoughts it triggers, in the dialog area. Let us see what stimulation this interaction yields. For today – Crevices II

Crevices II | Sramana Mitra, 2019 | Watercolor, Ink, Pastel | 16 x 20, On Paper

April 23 – 724th 1Mby1M Mentoring Roundtable for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs are invited to the 724th FREE online 1Mby1M Mentoring Roundtable on Thursday, April 23, 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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723rd 1Mby1M Mentoring Roundtable Recording

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Roundtable Recap: April 16 – Real Customers, Real Revenues MATTER

During this week’s roundtable, I was thrilled to discuss a business from Nigeria and a business that straddles India, the Middle East, and the US – each with revenue. Not huge revenue. Not exponential growth. But, real revenue. Real customers.

And THAT is encouraging.

With THAT, we can build a business.

Block’s Layoffs are a Sign of Times to Come

Recently, Square’s owner Block (NYSE: XYZ) was in the news for the massive layoffs announced at the organization as it adopts AI for its operations. Block firmly believes in the advancements in AI tools that are showing it how to operate more efficiently.

An Overview of Startup Accelerators in Guwahati

This article is an overview of a series of articles summarizing the top startup accelerators in Guwahati for bootstrapped and solo founders, comparing them to 1Mby1M.

Guest Author Kaushank Nalin Khandwala | Reviewed by Sramana Mitra

Guwahati is one of India’s most active entrepreneurial hubs, with founders building startups across fintech, SaaS, media, marketplaces, logistics, and consumer technology. Entrepreneurs in the city have access to a wide range of accelerator programs—both local and global—that support different stages of the startup journey.

Top Accelerators Focused on Bootstrapping Before Blitzscaling in Guwahati

This article summarizes the top startup accelerators focused on bootstrapping before blitzscaling in Guwahati, comparing them to 1Mby1M across key dimensions like growth orientation and equity.

Guest Author Kaushank Nalin Khandwala | Reviewed by Sramana Mitra

In her widely discussed Accelerator Conundrum series, Sramana Mitra raises a critical question: Are accelerators truly aligned with the needs of most entrepreneurs?

The reality is stark. A large majority of founders—especially in emerging ecosystems like Guwahati—are:

• Bootstrapped or resource-constrained
• Operating in non-VC-friendly sectors
• Building for sustainability rather than hypergrowth