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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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

I asked them to treat me like a funder. The more metrics that we can collect about ecosystems the more we will be able to make informed decisions and provide targeted support as ecosystem builders.” They described social improvement and positive outcomes – but nothing that was tangible. Buddy Palmer. Ellen Bateman.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

You’re involved in other aspects of the firm’s activities: due diligence, portfolio acceleration, board service, etc. Scouts are typically hired because they are well-networked and credible in an industry, geography, and/or community that a VC is focusing on. HOW TO GET A SCOUT ROLE. Solo GP Training. on their site.). “So

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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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