Incubators: Practice Makes Pitches Perfect

By guest author Irina Patterson

Selling to potential co-founders, customers, investors, and partners is the number one skill that entrepreneurs need to master.

Entrepreneurs should use every opportunity to practice their pitch. And not in front of a mirror, but by arguing their case intelligently, with a strong opponent that could poke gaping holes in their proposition. >>>

Incubators: You Can Nurture Regional Entrepreneurs on Auto-Pilot

By guest author Irina Patterson

Andrew Wong, Malaysian National Incubator Network Association president and MAD Incubator CEO, is one of many 1M/1M affiliates.

For Andrew, 1M/1M is a tool to groom the entire pool of entrepreneurs in Malaysia.

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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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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. >>>

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: >>>

Seed Capital From Angel Investors: David Rose, Founder and CEO of Gust (Part 5)

Sramana Mitra: Again, from a trend point of view, you’re sitting at an interesting vantage point. Where are the entrepreneurs? You gave me an idea about where the investors are. You said France is seeing a new angel investment surge, as are India and the U.S. Where are you seeing entrepreneurial activities?

David Rose: Countries like Canada are active, Australia, New Zealand. These are, what I would say, “traditionally” active. And then in places like Portugal, Ireland, some in Spain now, Turkey, we’re seeing globalization spreading its wings and enabling entrepreneurs. It’s often easy because entrepreneurs are leading edge. In many of these countries, the first things that you see are entrepreneurs, whereas the investors tend to be a bit slower moving. They come later. >>>