Not Getting Traction With Angels? Reach Them Through 1M/1M

By guest author Irina Patterson Not every business fits the angel financing model. Angels are looking for businesses that can scale rapidly to at least $30 million in revenue so that they can get the five- to tenfold return on their money.

1M/1M Pilot: Test Quickly, Scale Rapidly

At the 1M/1M Premium Program, we believe in pilots. We believe in quick testing to make sure that our assumptions are correct, and then we scale rapidly.

Learn How Angels Think: Take The 1M/1M Self-Assessment Test

Angels often tell us that 99% of entrepreneurs who come to them are unfundable. Are you one of them?

Strategy Consulting For Startups: $1,000 A Year vs. $5,000 A Day

We are proud of the entrepreneurs who are currently in our 1M/1M Premium Program. We call them early adopters. They understood the value of the 1M/1M right away. So far, everyone is working hard, advancing at their own pace and not giving up. Most paid the $1,000 fee out of their own pocket and, understandably,

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How Not To Get Rejected By Business Accelerators

Did you know that 99% of the entrepreneurs who apply to Y Combinator or any other hot business accelerator are rejected? I am saying this in case you are thinking of applying. Let’s face it, rejections hurt. But if you want to get into your favorite business accelerator, we can help. Join the 1M/1M Program

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Pre-Incubation For Sustained Deal Flow

By guest author Irina Patterson Last week we talked about private investors – the so-called friends, family, and fools. Known as the 3 Fs, they usually invest a few thousands here and there. But as scrappy as we are, we still recommend the 1M/1M education  first and any capital injection second, even if the investment is only $5,000.

Free vs. Paid Help For Entrepreneurs

By guest author Irina Patterson Let’s talk about the $1,000 annual membership fee for the 1M/1M Program. If you are thinking about joining the 1M/1M, I am sure you are pondering that fee question … so, let’s talk about it. The 1M/1M Program is a business. It’s built on the same principles that we teach entrepreneurs

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How To Get FREE Feedback On Your Business Strategy

By guest author Irina Patterson Working on a business? Have you pitched it at the 1M/1M Free Strategy Roundtable yet? It’s a great way to get some early feedback on your business from a Silicon Valley veteran like Sramana Mitra. This kind of expert feedback is not easy to obtain even if you can afford

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