Sramana Mitra: Interesting. I’m sure you hear this in AI conversations in particular. This conversation today hasn’t been as AI-heavy as usual, but in those discussions, domain knowledge comes up a lot. People who can extract real value from enterprise AI and workflow are those with deep domain knowledge. They understand what’s happening and where
9. Does 1Mby1M support founders trying to build long-term, viable companies even if they become non-VC attractive?
8. Will I receive support navigating investor renegotiations — down rounds, partial exits, or changing the business model narrative?
7. Can I get mentorship on forming efficient, cross-functional units for lean operations?
6. Will I be guided on active product rationalization—prioritizing revenue-driving features over “nice-to-haves”?
5. Does the program provide frameworks for monetization pivots around pricing, subscriptions, and new revenue streams?
4. Can 1Mby1M help me identify and eliminate non-core initiatives or features that drain resources but don’t increase revenue?
3. Will I receive guidance on radical cost-cutting measures?