Entrepreneur, What Are Your Current Challenges?

By guest author Irina Patterson

As an entrepreneur, what are your current, top-of-mind challenges?

At 1M/1M, we are focused on helping you address these challenges, so it would be great if you share with us:

(1) A brief description of your business
(2) Your current challenges (customer validation, customer acquisition, funding, etc.)
(3) Your phone number and/or Skype ID, so that I can go over the above with you and see how we can help.

Please write to me at irina@sramanamitra.com and we’ll arrange a phone or Skype conversation to discuss your situation further.

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Numbers, Numbers, Who’s Got the Numbers?

By guest author Gerry Langeler from his e-book  “Take the Money and Run! An Insider’s Guide to Venture Capital”

A fundamental part of any startup’s business plan is the financial section, which details the economics of the enterprise. Venture capitalists often see plans where at least half the pages are taken up by spreadsheets showing everything from top line revenue growth to how much will be spent on office supplies in year five. It is remarkable how much more emphasis entrepreneurs place on those numbers than venture capitalists do. The reason for that is simple. Venture capitalists know from years of experience that there are a couple of universal truths in business plan financials. >>>

After You Leave, What Do VCs Say Behind Closed Doors?

By guest author Gerry Langeler from his e-book Take the Money and Run! An Insider’s Guide to Venture Capital 

So, now you’ve made it to a VC firm partners meeting. Do you ever wonder what REALLY happens around the venture capital partners table once you, the entrepreneur, leave the room? Well, it’s time someone told you. Hopefully, out of this you’ll become more skilled at getting to “Yes,” or maybe getting to “No” – but faster, and getting some value out of the experience. The most dreaded words you can hear, if you had an ear pressed to the conference room door are: >>>

Entrepreneur: Ready To Roll? Let’s Make Every Hour Count …

By guest author Irina Patterson

Are you an entrepreneur? Are you considering joining 1M/1M? If so, STOP considering. This week I want you to ACT and if you DO, I’ll be standing by to help you in any way I can. >>>

Michael Goldman’s Story

By guest author Irina Patterson

Today, I’ll share with you Michael Goldman’s story. As you read, see how Michael was able to successfully leverage the resources of both his local incubator in Maine and the 1M/1M program. >>>

How to Avoid a “No” from a Venture Capitalist

By guest author Gerry Langeler from his e-book  “Take the Money and Run! An Insider’s Guide to Venture Capital”

The old saying in the VC business is investors invest in three things: people, people and people. There’s more than a little truth to that. We’ve seen great teams dig themselves out of some deep holes, and weak teams dig themselves into the ground.

But how do you know you have a great team, at least in the eye of the beholder (us)? >>>

Do You Need Customer Acquisition Channels?

By guest author Irina Patterson

The greatest challenge that entrepreneurs face in building businesses is to set up effective customer acquisition methods.

At 1M/1M, we have been helping our entrepreneurs to set up compelling channels, be it in reaching large enterprises or small, entrepreneurial companies. >>>

Business Incubators: What Do You Think?

By guest author Irina Patterson

If you are running a business incubator or any other entrepreneur-supporting organization, we at 1M/1M would like to hear from you. To share with us your thoughts, you can simply finish any of these sentences: >>>