Growth Stage Startup

Expand your Business

Scale up Coaching for Startups

Go To Market Strategy and Execution

Apply or Join the Founders Meeting to learn more about our approach

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"M Accelerator program is really good for Global Entrepreneurs"

Shuta Shibuya - CEO, Fuller, Forbes 30 under 30
Fuller is #1 in Japan and South Korea for data analytics, cross-app, behavioral and trend data analysis.

$1,000,000 in credits for our members!

Here are some of the partners and their offers:

Business Law Mentorship
No-code development platform
Cloud Service Providers
Tech Services
Customer Support
CRM and Metrics Tracking
Investment and Grants Tools
Productivity Tools
Growth Hacking Tools
Digital Marketing Tools
Marketing Automation Tools
Stock photos/videos providers
Travel, Immigration / Visa

Some examples:

$120,000 (up to) in credits for IBM Cloud services
$50,000 in credits for Segment (analytics) + other partners
$20,000 transaction-free with Stripe (Sales) + Atlas (corp.)
$5,000 in AWS Cloud Services Credits
$5,000 SendGrid (Email API + Marketing Campaigns)
$2,500 in Twilio credits (SMS, Voice, WhatsApp)

Deals for M Accelerator Community Members

Coaches

M-ACCELERATOR offers you the best of the best when it comes to coaches.

We have put together a group of proven, highly sought-after consultants and startup growth hacking experts who you will have direct access to throughout the program. In this way, we guarantee that this startup accelerator will be innovative and insightful and teach you the valuable leadership, startup management and communication skills you need for rapid growth.

Our Coaches include:

Professional Scott C. Hindell, business consultant and lead instructor at M-ACCELERATOR, who has over 30 years of experience in planning and teaching entrepreneurship courses at the University of California.

Our pitch coach Lizzy Wallace has worked at Shark Tank with Marc Cuban and Chris Sacca. She is the founder of “PitchPolish” a consulting practice focused on helping people improve their public speaking and communication skills.

Over the last 25 years Alessandro Marianantoni has researched, launched, bootstrapped numerous projects in many fields, raising vast public and private funds. He’s the founder of M Accelerator and MEDIARS LLC (mediars.la)

Mediars (our organization) has over a decade of experience in multi-faceted startup training projects that has resulted in a highly effective, hands-on learning curriculum for all attendees. You will learn how to overcome all of the biggest challenges and obstacles that prevent startup founders from reaching the next level.

STRATEGIC THINKING

Acquire the mindset you need to accelerate your startup’s growth.

MENTORSHIP

Mentorship is a key to your startup’s development and a must – learn from some of the most proven mentors around.

PROVEN METHODS

M-ACCELERATOR has helped many of entrepreneurs to achieve incredible results with their startups.

STARTUP COMMUNITY

With a premier location in downtown LA, there are other startups and networking opportunities everywhere.

Who is this Program For?

This Growth Startup Program is not for everyone. We are looking for founders with solid startup, at the growth stage, who need coaching on practical and proven ways to grow their business.

This program is for CEOs, founders, CMOs, and sales teams that already have:

We evaluate Market Fit and revenue.
The company has 10-12 members.
Typically $35-55K MMR.

If your startup doesn't meet the requirements you may apply for the pre-see Startup Program. Give a look at our Virtual Accelerator Program.

Melissa Kariuki

Founder at Whip Music Africa
Product Manager at Google
MA Startup 2019

After this startup program, I have a lot more clarity in which direction we should take, which tools we can use, and how we can go about it. -- Distributing your value proposition in a way that is economical. That was something new for me. So often, we tend to design solutions that outcompete your competitors in all aspects instead of focusing on the factor that has the most impact.

Expanding in the US market for us isn't just localization. It is a second startup stage. M Accelerator Startup program is really good for Global Entrepreneurs.

Shuta Shibuya

Founder at Fuller
Forbes 30u30
MA Startup2019

I entered the startup program as a Biologist and I became a startup founder. Now I deal with business and innovation in a Pharmaceutical company.

Andrea Ianneo

Marketing Manager at Novartis
MA Entrepreneurship 2017

Abi Hannah

CEO at Fertility Circle
Raised $800k
MA Startup 2021

Just wanted to say a big thanks again from all of us at the FC team. We've been blown away by the level of support during the MA Startup Program. Your method, style, and advice are really wonderful - thanks for doing what you do! We're super excited to be partnering with you as we move forward with this next phase :)

“I truly believe being a mum makes me a better CEO” – Abi, co-founder of @Fertility Circle and recent graduate of the Collective Impact programme run by @VirginStartUp and @Crowdcube: https://t.co/afcFl7li5v #ThisIsWhatAFounderLooksLike @HollyBranson
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) June 9, 2021

Ellen Deng

Founder at Vinofy
MA Startup2019

M Accelerator is a great starting point for anyone who is considering taking the leap to start a company. It provides mentorship, support from the community, and networking opportunities. And the support doesn't stop when the startup program ends. They are always there to support the founders through their journey.

Jemal Meredova

Co-Founder at PinChef
US Incorporation
MA Startup 2021

M Accelerator has helped a lot in making a pitch deck from scratch by helping show the problem from various angles. Sessions vary from different topics such as marketing, presentation, speech which syncs into the pitch creation. In addition, one-on-one sessions help to ask any questions or help you need. Thank you.

Chris Bailey

CEO at FanView
MA Startup2021

This has been a wonderful course, I really got an amazing value out of it. Now that went through the startup program it's really good to have still 4 months to revise everything in a very cohesive pitch before the pitch day.

Seonggon Kim

Business Director at KLleon
2 Innovation Awards at CES
MA Startup 2021

Your session was really really helpful for us, especially because we are preparing for CES we need to deploy these strategies. Thank you.

Guanhao Wu

CEO Exovolar
MA Startup 2021

I've learned so much from this startup program, and I had no idea. I knew that coming here, I would have learned a lot, but not so much!

Francesco Simeone

CEO at Tora Tora Travel
MA Startup 2018

During the startup program, I decided to put myself out there and share my ideas with more experienced people. Fast-forward today, I have a business with 12 employees.

$1,000,000 in Credits from our Partners

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Value we provide

GROWTH, Not all businesses are designed to grow fast, but startups DO.

Investors/Funding: For startup typically looking for seed-stage funding.
- Effectively pitch to investors, with solid pitch deck and presentation.
Connections to Corporations and Business Partners
Team-Building: As the startup develops, part-time/contractors may not work, because need people that are committed for the long-term. Developers, marketers, finance experts, etc.
How to venture deal legalities (for, how to structure their equity/incorporate. Startups don’t want to have to pay tons of money for lawyers.
Access to our Partners >>Partners' page<<

Traction/Sales/Business Development: Whatever the startups are producing, they need help going to market and building a sales pipeline. They don't have a good business if they make a good product but not an excellent way to sell it.
- Solutions
- Go to market/ Digital Marketing strategy
- Customized program
Mentorship: Access to real, strong mentors-- entrepreneurs and consultants who have been through similar processes and are willing to meet monthly to sit down (or weekly during the program) and provide practical guidance.
Board of Advisors, using our network.

For International Participants

Scale-up in the U.S.?

Last but not least, are you an international participant who wants to attend the program?

This program is catered to your needs. Learn all of the above and even more with special sessions and coaching to help you get up to speed with the startup economy in the U.S.

Do you want to pitch your business or raise capital in the United States? Then, we’ll show you how.

You’re right where you need to be to take your business to the next level!

There is no question that L.A. is a top city for startups to achieve incredible exposure!

Guidance and Advice from World Class Experts

Our main coaches, instructors and mentors have been a part of many success stories across 6+ decades of combined experience in their fields.

Scott Hindell is the Lead instructor at M Accelerator, with over three decades of experience in entrepreneurship training at the University of California in Los Angeles and in many other settings. Professor Hindell has held many workshops in the United States and abroad including at several Chinese universities, TEDx-UCLA, and the California Restaurant Industry Conference. See Scott’s Full Bio

Professor Hindell will be training you directly during several of the workshops, where you’ll be able to rely on his extensive expertise in nearly every aspect of startup creation and growth. With an unrivaled ability to facilitate objectivity and recognize bias, he provides a refreshing and illuminating perspective on your startup idea and the ideas you will uncover.

Lizzy Wallace is a highly experienced pitch coach who has worked with the likes of Marc Cuban and Chris Sacca at ABC’s Shark Tank. She is an instructor at General Assembly and the founder of “PitchPolish” a consulting practice that helps startup founders communicate their unique story and business benefits to investors and other key stakeholders. See Lizzy’s Full Bio

Lizzy will be training you on how to effectively communicate your idea to potential investors during the pitch related workshops. You’ll get amazing guidance from someone who is unquestionably one of the world’s leading experts on pitching in the most competitive environments to help guarantee your chances of a successful pitch.

Alessandro Marianantoni has over 20 years of experience researching, launching and bootstrapping projects in many fields, raising both public and private funds. He’s the founder of M-ACCELERATOR and MEDIARS LLC (mediars.la). See Alessandro’s Full Bio.

Along with overseeing and organizing the program, Alessandro will also be participating in several of the workshops as an instructor, helping you learn the power of creative thinking as an approach to your business among other hard and soft skills. Alessandro will work with you directly throughout the entire workshop to ensure your personal growth and that it turns out to be a truly transformative experience.

TECHNOLOGY

Our mentors have worked in several verticals from entertainment to finance, and with specific technologies like VR, Augmented Reality AR, Artificial Intelligence, blockchain, software design and development, industry 4.0, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Furthermore you will attend advanced workshops on digital marketing and growth hacking.

FIELDS and STAGES

Other areas of expertise include automation, food tech, and solutions likes: SaaS, and PaaS. Our mentors have been involved in every aspect of startup development including: marketing, strategy, innovation, management, HR, bootstrapping, investing, and growth hacking.

Admission Process

We work only with a small number of companies every year.

1:1 Coaching for Growth Stage Startups, and followup support.

What is included:

Pitch opportunities / Investor Introductions
Partnership / Customer acquisition opportunities
Start with 3 months, 2 weekly meetings
1:1 coaching
Enter our portfolio companies
Follow up and support on specific issues of your stage
$1,000,000 Deals through our partners.
Free legal advising from O'Melveny

Submit your application to be considered.

If you need to relocate to Los Angeles, our staff will help you with accommodation and trip. Our network also includes immigration lawyers and experts that will be able to support you.

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FAQ

Do you accept international applicants?

Yes! This program is tailored for international participants. 60% of our scale up businesses are driven by internationals.

Do you help with finding accommodations?

Yes, we do! We can assist you with every step of finding comfortable and reasonably priced accommodations near our studio loft with convenient transportation access to each event. Feel free to apply today and we will meet with you to discuss this and the other logistics of your stay.

We don't want to give away equities

We understand that if you prefer to keep your equities, our programs have a fee structure. Send your request, and we'll make an offer.
Only companies in our MA Venture Fund are quested to sign an equity agreement.

RSVP to our Founders Meeting and join the Q&A session to learn more about our approach.

If you prefer a coaching approach to address some aspects of your business, perhaps a fee is the best.

If you're looking for a partner that will work with you along several stages, we'll offer our equity agreement.

What if I am at an earlier stage?

If you are at the idea stage, we have other 2 programs for pre-seed / seed stage and pre-mvp programs.

Join our Founders Meeting to lean more about our approach.

What can Los Angeles offer an entrepreneur?

Los Angeles is the 3rd largest startup hub in the US, with a thriving entrepreneurial community.

Thanks to the technological convergence created in the entertainment industry, Los Angeles is the most creative city in the United States.

read our blog articles on Los Angeles

These are the key benefits Los Angeles offers:

LA Managers with extensive experience in entertainment, especially in the audiovisual field.
Engineers and scientists who are highly-qualified graduates of local universities are always at the top of world rankings.
The cost of living is lower than that in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley.
A growing ecosystem of accelerators, incubators, and angel investors defines the LA business landscape.

All these elements make Los Angeles the most interesting environment for innovative startups.

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