The Accelerator Conundrum: The Future of Startup Acceleration – A Continuous Journey, Not a 3-month Sprint

We’ve reached the end of this incisive journey, laying bare the uncomfortable truths about the traditional 3-month equity-based accelerator model. 

July 3 – 692nd 1Mby1M Mentoring Roundtable for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs are invited to the 692nd FREE online 1Mby1M Mentoring Roundtable on Thursday, July 3, 2025, 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, advice on next steps,

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The Accelerator Conundrum: Equity Preservation

Let’s address what is, perhaps, the single most critical advantage of a model like 1Mby1M over the traditional accelerator: equity preservation.  In the world of startups, your equity is your wealth, your control, and your ultimate payoff. 

The Accelerator Conundrum: Continuity, Not Cohort

Having exposed the limitations of the fixed-term, location-bound accelerator “cohort,” it’s crucial to highlight another defining strength of the 1Mby1M model: its emphasis on a continuity. It fundamentally alters the quality and longevity of the guidance and support you receive.

691st 1Mby1M Roundtable for Entrepreneurs Starting in 30 Minutes

Today’s 691st FREE online 1Mby1M Roundtable for Entrepreneurs is starting in 30 minutes, on Thursday, June 26, at 8 a.m. PDT / 11 a.m. EDT / 5 p.m. CEST / 8:30 p.m. India IST. CLICK HERE to join. PASSWORD: startup  All are welcome!

The Accelerator Conundrum: The 1Mby1M Core Ethos of Sustainable Growth

Let’s get to the heart of what makes the 1Mby1M model not just an alternative, but a superior pathway for most serious entrepreneurs: its unwavering commitment to bootstrapping. 

The Accelerator Conundrum: The 1Mby1M Paradigm

We’ve meticulously dismantled the prevailing myths and exposed the inherent flaws of the traditional 3-month equity-based accelerator. 

The Accelerator Conundrum: The Opportunity Cost of the 90-Day Sprint

We’ve discussed the equity drain, the elusive network, and the mirage of manufactured growth.  Now, let’s address an equally critical, yet often overlooked, cost: the sheer opportunity cost of dedicating 90 intense days to an accelerator program.  While you’re immersed in their curriculum, chasing their deadlines, and perfecting your Demo Day pitch, what else could

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