The startup world is highly competitive today. Finding the right guidance, mentorship and connections can be the difference between success and failure. A startup community named 1trepreneur is turning the traditional support system on its head. It was founded in July 2023 and built on the unique concept that magic happens when a founder helps another founder.
1trepreneur is different as it has a deep commitment to the idea of founders supporting each other. It has more than 1,700 entrepreneurs and the ethos of collective empowerment is at the center stage.
1trepreneur is co-founded by three seasoned entrepreneurs—Jimmy James, Ehtesham Puthur and Sayyid Sawad. The community benefits from their vast experience. Jimmy James is the founder and CEO of Plantshop.me that has successfully raised funding from major players. Ehtesham Puthur has proven his expertise in scaling ventures through his work at Junkbot Robotics and Skillplay Education. Sayyid Sawad brings a wealth of knowledge from his time at Kerala Startup Mission.
The magic of 1trepreneur is in its approach. The community organizes regular meetups and facilitates connections with investors. It is a platform where the barriers between founders disappear and collaboration is celebrated.
The model of “founders helping founders” feels like a much-needed shift in the approach entrepreneurships. It is not just about individual success. It is also about creating a thriving ecosystem for startups. It is like lifting each other to new heights. It is showing that the real magic happens when founders work side by side.