Amazing.

I am so looking forward to this. There is so much potential in this market and smart people getting involved.

I truly believe that "hardware is the new black".

LMAO. If I crashed on the couch, it is because I thoroughly enjoy meeting and hanging out with smart startup founders and hanging out with friends.

I can reassure you that having just returned from staying at the Intercontinental in Moscow with GOAP - I am not having a rough time.

Glad to hear it!

I love the ability to notify people that if they reduce the email length I am more likely to respond quickly. Awesome work. Keep coding.

I am looking forward to the next 3 months.

Hi guys. Lots of very interesting points.

ignite100 is essentially a private sector spin-out of the Difference Engine.

One of the key issues accelerator models have struggled with is what happens post programme. The additional funding allows teams to maintain momentum after the programme and create a runway to the next funding round.

Happy to take any questions here, or you can get me at jon at ignite100 dot com

How about a Accelerator that caters for single founders? I wrote a post about it here: http://chestergrant.posterous.com/proposal-for-a-single-foun...

Phil

I am humbled to think that we can compete with Paul and his investors (including their $150k). Seriously, we announced the deadline in mid November when we launched. PS if you know any YC applicants who would like to apply - send them my way.

Phil

All points well made and accepted.

I can assure you we are not a scam - I would hope that the inclusion of Cambridge University and NESTA would provide some credibility.

All of our investors are also included within the mentor list - but do not want to be specifically identified. Interesting our investors have much more to lose ($$$) than the mentors who are giving up their time.

All our mentors give up their time freely. We take a minimal stake to ensure sustainability - but the ultimate objective to help teams accelerate their businesses.

If you have any further questions, drop me a line at jon at springboard dot com.

For an example of the impact which the programme can have check out ScreenReach who took part in the Difference Engine a programme I have historically run.

http://eu.techcrunch.com/2011/01/27/screenreach-raises-50000...

Peter

To make the programme sustainable in the longer term, unfortunately it has been necessary to adopt a similar model to YC and TechStars. I am sure you agree that the provision of similar programmes should be encouraged.