01/19/2026
IMPORTANT CLARIFICATION NOTICE ๐จ
There have been questions from students and clients regarding how SAM works, specifically around cost, structure, and why our model is different from traditional programs. Itโs important to address this clearly and professionally.
SAM does not operate on large upfront fees. Our model is built around individual alignment. We invest our time, resources, and infrastructure first, and then we participate through royalty repayment only when real business activity and revenue have occurred for you. Simply put: if you donโt get paid, neither do we.
This structure exists for a reason:
โข It allows founders and students to grow faster without the pressure of heavy upfront costs.
โข Businesses are built hands-on, not through theory. We actively help structure, operate, and scale real companies.
โข Students retain ownership in the businesses they build while learning through direct application, not passive education.
โข Clients and students gain access to a high-level ecosystem of operational, legal, financial, and growth resources.
โข Our incentives are fully aligned. Long-term success matters to us because our upside depends on your upside.
Royalties are applied per successful transaction, typically in the 20โ30% range, and only after revenue is generated. This model ensures shared accountability, reduced risk for participants, and a long-term partnership rather than a one-time transaction.
SAM is not designed to be a middleman or a pay-to-play program. It is built to create capable operators, scalable businesses, and a private network, accessible only through us, of aligned partners who grow together through results of success.
When our partners win, we win. That alignment is intentional.
โ Marcin
Capital Partner & Financial Contributor, SAM