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Dear Founders,

Some opportunities and updates from M Accelerator.

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Event: Founders Unplugged with Swissnex!

If you are in LA, join us for Founders Unplugged. For this event, we are partnering with Swissnex and ScaleHealth LA. We're excited to showcase seven innovative Swiss startups at various stages, from pre-seed to Series A. In this informal setting, experience rapid-fire 3-minute pitches and engage in meaningful networking interactions.
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👉 If you are in LA on Feb 1st, 5:00-8:00 pm, let's catch up! RSVP here​

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CES 2024

Two weeks ago, we embarked on our annual tradition, journeying to CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Amid the hustle and bustle, connecting with familiar faces and forging new partnerships was a pleasure. Several partners and businesses in our cohorts were exhibiting there. To mention a few Italian Design, Hanyang University, BANF, LeantinAR, Biot Korea.

👉 Now that we've returned, let's keep the momentum going with follow-up calls!

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Mentors Meeting: Founders connect with our Mentors, Investors, and Experts

Attend our mentor sessions almost every Thursday at 1:00 pm PT, meet our mentors, share what you are working on, and ask your questions.

👉 Below are some teasers.

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Workshop Funding Opportunity ($75k)

Don't miss out! This is a must-read if your team thrives at the crossroads of culture, creativity, and tech. Jeff Burke (UCLA) leads a groundbreaking $1.3M NSF initiative linking regional innovation and culture to bolster U.S. competitiveness. Workshop funding up to $75k is available. Explore regional culture's role, boost creative industry competitiveness, and foster STEM workforce growth.

👉 Deadline: February 16th. Start here to learn more [Link].

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Alessandro Marianantoni
founder/director at M Accelerator (by MEDIARS)

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Upcoming Event in L.A.

Founders Unplugged International Networking and Pitch Nights in L.A. ​Join us for an exclusive gathering in the L.A. ecosystem featuring investors, experts, and executives from the field of healthcare innovation. We'll welcome a special delegation from Switzerland, making this an exceptional opportunity for networking and collaboration. RSVP on luma

Demo Day - Hybrid US Green Building Council-Los Angeles (USGBC-LA) and the Net Zero Accelerator (NZA) are stoked to invite you to the super cool Demo Day 2024 on Thursday, February 15, 2024. RSVP on eventbrite

Mentor Meetings [members only]

Thursday, February 8 at 12:00 PM PST Eelco van Maaren, CEO at Ohana Join us for an insightful discussion with Eelco as we tackle the pressing challenges facing startups today.  We'll delve into the widening gap between ambition and resources in the dynamic business landscape.  Eelco brings his experience with Ohana in recognizing the crucial issue of portfolio companies feeling disconnected and losing autonomy a... RSVP

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Thursday, February 15 at 12:00 PM PST Daniel O'Connell, Building a Startup Team RSVP

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Founders Cohorts [members only]

Upcoming FC Sessions: Week 4 on Problem Articulation and Week 5 on Value Proposition.

Join our sessions with your materials and get tailored advice on your specific stage and business challenges.

Tuesday, January 30 at 9:00 AM PST Business Topic Session RSVP

Tuesday, February 6 at 9:00 AM PST Business Topic Session RSVP

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Articles from the MA Blog

Navigating Startup Expectations: A Reality Check for First-Time Founders Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey is an exhilarating experience, filled with dreams of rapid success and groundbreaking achievements. However, for many first-time founders, the path to realizing their vision is often clouded by misconceptions and unrealistic expectations..

Traversing Liquidation Preference: Safeguarding Investment Interests in Startup Exits An investor cheat sheet: In venture capital, liquidation preference is crucial for returns, as seen in Loom's $975 million sale affecting a16z's profits.

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Resources and Deals for Founders [members only]

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Empowering Your Success: How We Help

Thank you again for joining this newsletter and the Founder Membership. I look forward to embarking on this exciting journey with you! ​Check some of my recent LinkedIn posts on Startups, Investors, etc.

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