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Yep, your points 1-3 were exactly what I thought was going to be a waste of time as well. But what I have found about all good processes, they simply aren't mag

Yep, your points 1-3 were exactly what I thought was going to be a waste of time as well. But what I have found about all good processes, they simply aren't magic. No business got made simply by watching videos or talking on the internet with some strangers. I found SuS to be more like a framework or a guide for my own work, not an end result in itself. I applied what I learned, not expecting to get much for free, and it was invaluable for me. Did you participate in ever group meeting? I took notes, asked the other people questions, and this was both instructive and encouraging. Did you watch every video? I did, and learned stuff from hardware businesses I never would have learned just watching videos on software focused discussions. Most of all, almost everyone speaking really seemed to walk the talk, not just have good theories. The last video (that I recall) was about health, physical and mental, and it was enlightening. I hope you consider trying again, and look at it from a different perspective. Yep, they like their unicorns, and I suspect my business will never get funding, but that's not why I participate, it's useful for me to change my perspective. Maybe take on some of the traits of highly successful businesses and apply it to my own.

mark_was_here 7y ago
Thanks for finding time to write this reply, I really appreciate that. I'm glad to hear that process was useful for you and that you learned a lot. Just to answer your questions, yes I did watched all videos (also every single one from previous years) and I also participated in every single group meeting. That is the part I liked from my first note where I said I met some smart people and had nice chats. However, all that I could do (and will continue to do) with random startup groups in my city. and/or online I just don't see any value from Y in that entire process. I was hoping they will at least help in some way to jump start my dream but like I mentioned they focus only on top profit promising startups and especially ones that are US based or willing to move to US because of it.
- Vanderson 7y ago
  If I had a local group to meet with, then I would be more inclined to do that. And I would likely find more use/support from a local group. It's good you have this option. One odd thing I got out of group meetings was seeing partly where people failed to live up to their own goals. (a bit of a warning to myself) If what someone is looking for is actual funding, I completely agree that SuS is a waste of time for about 95% (or more?) of the people joining it.

mark_was_here 7y ago

Thanks for finding time to write this reply, I really appreciate that. I'm glad to hear that process was useful for you and that you learned a lot. Just to answer your questions, yes I did watched all videos (also every single one from previous years) and I also participated in every single group meeting. That is the part I liked from my first note where I said I met some smart people and had nice chats. However, all that I could do (and will continue to do) with random startup groups in my city. and/or online I just don't see any value from Y in that entire process. I was hoping they will at least help in some way to jump start my dream but like I mentioned they focus only on top profit promising startups and especially ones that are US based or willing to move to US because of it.

Vanderson 7y ago
If I had a local group to meet with, then I would be more inclined to do that. And I would likely find more use/support from a local group. It's good you have this option. One odd thing I got out of group meetings was seeing partly where people failed to live up to their own goals. (a bit of a warning to myself) If what someone is looking for is actual funding, I completely agree that SuS is a waste of time for about 95% (or more?) of the people joining it.