How To Leverage 1M/1M Programming Through Local Meetups

By guest author Irina Patterson

One of the best ways for a business incubator to leverage the 1M/1M Program is to organize meetups around our weekly roundtables, which are held at 8 a.m. Pacific time each Thursday. >>>

FAQ: Can I Get One-on-One Meetings With Sramana As Part Of 1M/1M?

By guest author Irina Patterson

Let’s see . . .  Are you able to pay $750 an hour or $5,000 a day? Most likely not.

Most entrepreneurs we see are not at the stage were they have the resources to pay that kind of private consulting fees.

But here is the good news. With a little creativity, you can derive a great deal of value from the 1M/1M Premium program at only $1,000 a year. No need to spend big consulting bucks at this stage. >>>

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. >>>

Sramana Mitra Will Discuss Capitalism 2.0 At NetIP Event September 28

Sramana Mitra will be speaking about Capitalism 2.0 during this interactive event hosted by NetIP’s San Francisco/Bay Area chapter on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event will be followed by a wine and cheese reception.

Location: Beacon Rock Room, Google West Campus 5, 2375 Garcia Drive, Mountain View, California, Contact Person: Ankit Jain (408) 398-4232.

You can find more details and REGISTER HERE.

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, they want to get the most out of their investment. >>>

The Cost Of Higher Education: A Proposed Solution

The cost of higher education has become a hot topic, especially in light of the outrageous levels of youth unemployment in America and Europe. The average price of tuition at American four-year colleges, in constant 2007 dollars, climbed from $8,552 in 1980 to $20,154 in 2009. Outstanding student loan stands at over a trillion dollars at the moment, and thought leaders like Peter Thiel have taken aggressive positions against education bought at these prices.

I happen to be a believer in higher education, but the cost issue is a real one, and it needs a solution. This post is a reflection on the subject.

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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 today, and let’s take one step a day toward that specific goal.

At 1M/1M we accept entrepreneurs as they come, warts and all. (You would never hear an investor say that.) >>>