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Gener8tor is the biggest startup accelerator you’ve never heard of…

TechCrunch

For the past decade, Gener8tor has been working to shift that by spinning up accelerators in local communities that have money but are underserved in terms of startup support. We spoke with the Gener8tor founders about why they are passionate about thinking about the startup ecosystem a little differently. Lather, rinse, repeat.

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Hong Kong accelerator Brinc raises $30M Series B

TechCrunch

I’ve visited Brinc’s headquarters the last few times I’ve been to Hong Kong, and been impressed with the range of different startups the accelerator works with. I knew the organization primary through its consumer hardware companies — a primary focus when it was founded, back in 2014.

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The startup landscape has shifted dramatically: Accelerators must adapt or fade away

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Amid these turbulent times, the VC accelerator industry has emerged as a stalwart player. Factors such as remote work, offshore development, and the steadily growing labor pool of software engineers have enabled startups to hire additional engineering talent, adding yet another catalyst to this vibrant ecosystem.

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Cell-cultured meat, alternative financing, avoiding tech debt

TechCrunch

Startup accelerators’ definition of ‘value add’ is due for a refresh. As founders find themselves fielding ample investor interest, accelerators are changing how they invest, what they offer to their cohorts, and how they maximize value and attract top talent, reports Natasha Mascarenhas. “As

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AC Ventures reaches first close of a $250M fund for Southeast Asian startups

TechCrunch

Founded in 2014, ACV’s portfolio now has over 120 investments in Indonesia and the rest of Southeast Asia. Another part of its value-creation initiatives are partnerships with conglomerates and business stakeholders in Indonesia that can help startups accelerate the growth of their business.

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6 Things Alexis Ohanian Wishes Someone Had Told Him Before He Started Reddit

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Ohanian returned in November 2014 as chairman, and Huffman eight months later as CEO. When Ohanian and Huffman first pitched Paul Graham of startup accelerator Y Combinator in Boston in June 2005, their idea–for a site called “Mmm”–was rejected. –before coming back to lead Reddit.

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PetHub’s Clemens is Leading Innovation in the Pet Tech Industry

Jason Malki

Lorien has been honored by Pet Age Magazine as one of the pet industry’s Women of Influence, and she was also named the Pet Industry Network’s 2014 Pet Industry Woman of the Year. What motivated you to launch your startup? We’ll participate in a three-month accelerator program. Thank you so much for joining us!