Founders Coop

APRIL 29, 2024

One of the questions I heard most often from commenters was: “if Techstars is an example of a failed accelerator, what does a good one look like?” This post is an effort to unpack what’s required of a startup accelerator to truly serve the needs of high-performing founders. This has not been our experience.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

. + This post unpacks offers an insiders’ view of some of the key strategic decisions that led to Techstars’ decline. ————– Techstars is – or was – one of the world’s best startup accelerator programs.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

I asked them to treat me like a funder. The Fluency Score’s objective – standardized data – will redesign the system of capital and resource allocation in the startup industry in more equitable ways. They described social improvement and positive outcomes – but nothing that was tangible.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

Jonathan Bragdon , CEO, describes Capacity as “a team of founders-turned-funders making non-dilutive, founder-aligned investments of $50-$300k in post-startup, post-revenue businesses planning to 2X revenues in 12-24 months. Capacity Capital , based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was launched in 2020 with a primary focus on the Southeast.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Google for Startups Accelerator. Geared toward social impact startups working to create a healthier and more sustainable future, the accelerator provides access to training, products and technical support. There are many VCs with a stated focus on social impact; for full lists see Impact Capital Managers and InvestorFlow.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

Jonathan Bragdon , CEO, describes Capacity as “a team of founders-turned-funders making non-dilutive, founder-aligned investments of $50-$300k in post-startup, post-revenue businesses planning to 2X revenues in 12-24 months. Capacity Capital , based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was launched in 2020 with a primary focus on the Southeast.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Google for Startups Accelerator. Geared toward social impact startups working to create a healthier and more sustainable future, the accelerator provides access to training, products and technical support. There are many VCs with a stated focus on social impact; for full lists see Impact Capital Managers and InvestorFlow.

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