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What Future for Accelerators?

Both Sides of the Table

Accelerators have had quite a good run the past 5+ years. Not just Y Combinator and TechStars but a host of other accelerators across the country. By 2011 the market had started to change dramatically. By this time many accelerators were being created nationally and a few were getting off the grounds in LA, too.

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Is American Entrepreneurship In Crisis?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

In 2011, I heard a speech by Mark Zandi [chief economist of Moody’s Analytics] revealing that entrepreneurship in the U.S. These business and mentorship networks have made great strides helping entrepreneurs in local communities across the U.S. What prompted you to write Boom ? was in trouble. Learn more and apply for the program.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

They will also be offered the opportunity to join a customized 6-month Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program, including guidance from our nonprofit partner, DataKind, to jumpstart their work. Google for Startups Accelerator. Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship. Thiel Fellowship.

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

They will also be offered the opportunity to join a customized 6-month Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator program, including guidance from our nonprofit partner, DataKind, to jumpstart their work. Google for Startups Accelerator. Peacetech Accelerator. Bluhm/Helfand Social Innovation (BHSI) Fellowship. Thiel Fellowship.

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Spend 2012 on the Right Side of the Haimish Line

Both Sides of the Table

2011 was the first year I went to SxSW. A few years ago I started a mentorship organization in Los Angeles called Launchpad LA now run by the uber talented Sam Teller. If you get a chance after you’re done with this post then please be sure to read Brook’s Haimish op-ed. Examples in My Life & Work. Launchpad LA.

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