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How do you select the ideal accelerator for your startup?

Some time ago, I published this article on Forbes, which provides insights on 8 things to consider before applying to an accelerator.

Here below is a short updated summary:
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🚀 Niche, Please: Does the program cater to your startup's stage and sector? Be honest about your situation to avoid struggling with overpromised funding.

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🎯 What's In It For Me? Define your craving. Is it the wisdom of mentors you seek or the allure of cold, hard cash? Focus on filling the gap with your next step. Most of the time, the answer isn't just 💰

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🧠 Wisdom Shopping: Yearning for legal lore or go-to-market mojo? Prioritize your understanding quest to ensure your chosen program offers a healthier direction for your venture.

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🤹 Greedy Much?: Are you dabbling in multiple programs? Ensure they complement your growth spree, especially if global expansion is on your agenda. But remember, time is still very finite.

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🌐 Virtual or In-person?: Decide if you're game for digital detachment or physical camaraderie, and consider your wallet and watch in the equation.

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⏳ The Long Haul: Quick fixes are seductive, but true metamorphosis demands time. Align with a program that doesn't ghost you post-haste.

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🗣️ Alumni Tea Spilling: Dig into the lore and lessons from those who've tread the path. Get the good, the bad, and the unvarnished truths to steer your choice.

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Today I add one more element:

Talk to the general manager, director, or, if possible, to the founders to understand their business approach, how they make money, motivations, culture, and branding approach.

See if these aspects align with your values and expectations. I'll be doing a similar evaluation from my end during our Zoom call

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Did I mention that until the end of this week we are interviewing for the Spring Cohort?

If you are pre-seed or seed, reply to this email to be part of the selection process.

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Mentor Meetings [members only]

Thursday, April 4 at 12:00 PM PDT Sherilyn Kamga - Demystifying Cloud FinOps How to control AWS budgets for your Startup. Join us as we demystify Cloud FinOps, providing key insights for startups to understand and seamlessly adopt FinOps in their organizations. From introducing key principles to offering actionable recommendations, this session is crafted to empower startups to optimize their cloud costs and save on thei... RSVP

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Thursday, April 11 at 12:00 PM PDT Mike Liu - Leveraging Cost-Effective GTM Strategies for Bootstrapping Success Mike Liu co-founder and CEO at FreeFuse ( MA Fall Cohort 2021 ) We are pleased to invite you to a special session where we'll catch up with one of our alumni, a founder who embarked on his entrepreneurial journey with us two years ago. This gathering offers a unique opportunity to hear about the progress, experiences, and milestones Mike has a... RSVP

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Founders Cohorts [members only]

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

Tuesday, April 9 at 9:00 AM PDT Founders Cohorts session RSVP

Tuesday, April 16 at 9:00 AM PDT Founders Cohorts session RSVP

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Articles from the MA Blog

Assessing Your Startup’s Potential for a Successful M&A Exit How can investors discern if a startup has what it takes to exit via M&A? Here are key factors to consider.

The Importance of Founder Equity: Lessons from Facebook and Google Based on Carta’s data, healthy benchmarks for dilution across successive funding rounds emerge, offering a roadmap for sustainable growth and founder retention.

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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! ​ Alessandro Marianantoni Founder/Director at M Accelerator ​Check some of my recent LinkedIn posts on Startups, Investors, etc​

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