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.
TechCrunch
NOVEMBER 3, 2022
Silicon-Valley based VC firm 500 Global and German’s economic development agency Gesellschaft fu?r r Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) will train managers of leading accelerators in Africa over the next two years, to help them establish sustainable business models that commandeer greater influence in their ecosystems.
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HPA
MARCH 16, 2023
During his career, Hardik led Amazon Web Services (AWS)’ public sector startup business, launching startup accelerators and incubators globally. Before AWS, Hardik worked at Cisco where he led global business development for its Smart Cities and Internet of Everything (IoE) business.
TechCrunch
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Half of ACV’s leadership team are women and across its portfolio that figure is 40%. Wong previously worked at GGV and Qiming Ventures and has served on the boards of startups like Tudou and Mobike. Some noteworthy companies include Xendit , Carsome , Stockbit, Ula , Shipper and Aruna. ACV recently hired Helen Wong as managing partner.
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
When emerging entrepreneur David Davila started to develop his idea of a family business selling coffee, one of his friends recognized that he had a great idea and encouraged him to apply to Union Kitchen, a startup accelerator in the United States. Connect with your peers.
StartupNation
JUNE 1, 2021
However, what is often direly needed is how to appeal to investors and raise smart money — knowledge that is essential for fundraising and a master key to building, accelerating and scaling your new venture. Stay in the know and up-to-date on best practices for leadership and management. Use those jazz hands.
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. The next important group to spot the weakness in Techstars’ strategy was the investment community.
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