1Mby1M Virtual Accelerator AI Investor Forum: Sandeep Sardana, BluePointe Ventures (Part 2)

Sramana Mitra: So, is vertical AI your primary investment thesis?

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The Accelerator Conundrum in Jordan’s Startup Ecosystem and How 1Mby1M Fills the Gaps

The Accelerator Conundrum is a multipart series that challenges the prevailing wisdom of the tech startup ecosystem that entrepreneurs should Blitzscale out of the gate. Written by Sramana Mitra, the Founder and CEO of One Million by One Million (1Mby1M), the world’s first global virtual accelerator, it emphatically argues that a better strategy is to Bootstrap First, Raise Money Later, focus on customers, revenues and profits. 1Mby1M’s mission is to help a Million entrepreneurs reach a million dollars in annual revenue and beyond. Sramana’s Digital Mind AI Mentor virtually mentors entrepreneurs around the world in 57 languages. Try it out!

Here’s how I see Jordan’s accelerator ecosystem through The Accelerator Conundrum framework — and how 1Mby1M with an AI Mentor in Arabic & English (and French optional where useful) could materially shift outcomes for Jordanian founders.

How 1Mby1M Can Augment Kuwait’s Startup Accelerator Ecosystem

The Accelerator Conundrum is a multipart series that challenges the prevailing wisdom of the tech startup ecosystem that entrepreneurs should Blitzscale out of the gate. Written by Sramana Mitra, the Founder and CEO of One Million by One Million (1Mby1M), the world’s first global virtual accelerator, it emphatically argues that a better strategy is to Bootstrap First, Raise Money Later, focus on customers, revenues and profits. 1Mby1M’s mission is to help a Million entrepreneurs reach a million dollars in annual revenue and beyond. Sramana’s Digital Mind AI Mentor virtually mentors entrepreneurs around the world in 57 languages. Try it out!

Kuwait’s startup ecosystem has matured significantly in recent years. The government, telcos, finance players, and independent labs are funding programs, incubators and accelerators. The ambition is strong. But if I map what I observe in Kuwait against the diagnostic axes I use in The Accelerator Conundrum — virtual vs physical, equity vs non-equity, fixed vs ongoing mentorship, founder-friendly for part-time/solo, language / cognitive load, etc. — there remain trade-offs that limit many founders’ potential. 1Mby1M + an AI Mentor in Arabic + English has the potential to address many of these gaps.

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How 1Mby1M Could Enhance the Startup Accelerator Ecosystem in Qatar

The Accelerator Conundrum is a multipart series that challenges the prevailing wisdom of the tech startup ecosystem that entrepreneurs should Blitzscale out of the gate. Written by Sramana Mitra, the Founder and CEO of One Million by One Million (1Mby1M), the world’s first global virtual accelerator, it emphatically argues that a better strategy is to Bootstrap First, Raise Money Later, focus on customers, revenues and profits. 1Mby1M’s mission is to help a Million entrepreneurs reach a million dollars in annual revenue and beyond. Sramana’s Digital Mind AI Mentor virtually mentors entrepreneurs around the world in 57 languages. Try it out!

Qatar has invested heavily in building its innovation ecosystem. Under Vision 2030, government ministries, foundations, and public-private collaboratives have launched accelerators, incubators, incentive programs, and international partnerships. The infrastructure is strong, the ambition is high.

Bahrain’s Startup Accelerator Ecosystem and 1Mby1M’s Potential to Assist

The Accelerator Conundrum is a multipart series that challenges the prevailing wisdom of the tech startup ecosystem that entrepreneurs should Blitzscale out of the gate. Written by Sramana Mitra, the Founder and CEO of One Million by One Million (1Mby1M), the world’s first global virtual accelerator, it emphatically argues that a better strategy is to Bootstrap First, Raise Money Later, focus on customers, revenues and profits. 1Mby1M’s mission is to help a Million entrepreneurs reach a million dollars in annual revenue and beyond. Sramana’s Digital Mind AI Mentor virtually mentors entrepreneurs around the world in 57 languages. Try it out!

Bahrain punches above its weight in the Gulf startup ecosystem: regulatory innovation, a diverse population, strong bilingual capacity, progressive investment in fintech, and a growing network of accelerators, grants, co-working spaces.

Saudi Arabia’s Startup Accelerator Ecosystem and 1Mby1M’s Potential to Augment

The Accelerator Conundrum is a multipart series that challenges the prevailing wisdom of the tech startup ecosystem that entrepreneurs should Blitzscale out of the gate. Written by Sramana Mitra, the Founder and CEO of One Million by One Million (1Mby1M), the world’s first global virtual accelerator, it emphatically argues that a better strategy is to Bootstrap First, Raise Money Later, focus on customers, revenues and profits. 1Mby1M’s mission is to help a Million entrepreneurs reach a million dollars in annual revenue and beyond. Sramana’s Digital Mind AI Mentor virtually mentors entrepreneurs around the world in 57 languages. Try it out!

Saudi Arabia has been investing heavily in its startup ecosystem. Under Vision 2030, accelerators, incubators, government programs, and mega-projects have become part of the national strategy: to diversify the economy, develop local talent, and position Saudi as a regional—and global—innovation hub.

1Mby1M Virtual Accelerator AI Investor Forum: Sandeep Sardana, BluePointe Ventures (Part 1)

Sandeep Sardana, Founder and General Partner at BluePointe Ventures, discusses his firm’s vertical AI investment thesis.

1Mby1M Virtual Accelerator AI Investor Forum: Ihar Mahaniok, Geek Ventures (Part 5)

Sramana Mitra: Let me ask you an interesting question. We have companies like this in our portfolio—really interesting, exciting companies. There is a question these companies have to answer: which go-to-market strategy, which business model do they go with? Do they sell software to clients, or do they sell services to end customers? Because in many cases, they could do either.