22nd March 2007

It’s not too late!

Things are getting exciting here at TechStars, as we count down to the application deadline of March 31st. I’ve gotten a couple of questions lately asking if late applications are unlikely to get accepted. I want to let everyone know that this is not the case. It’s true that earlier applications have received additional consideration, Read more…

19th March 2007

Good Overview of TechStars

The Boulder County Business Report has a good summary of TechStars, synthesizing some of the stuff we are trying to do. The application deadline is coming up (3/31/07) – there is still time to apply if you are interested.

19th March 2007

Video interview

David Cohen and I recently did a video interview with the Boulder County Business Report. We talked about the value that TechStars provides and a bit about what the summer will be like. Here’s the video. David had an ear infection that day, which is why I sat as far away from him as possible.

18th March 2007

TechStars and SXSW

Denver’s own PocketFuzz and TechStars threw THE party of the night at SXSWi last Monday night. At one point around 2am, the line wrapped around the building and down the block. As Andrew Hyde pointed out to me: “if there’s a line, the party’s cool.” I bailed “early” at about 3:15 in the morning, and Read more…

13th March 2007

The Myth of One Giant Eureka Moment

I was talking to a journalist today about entrepreneurship. I told him my theory that the myth of creativity is that it all happens in one, giant “Eureka!” moment. You know the image: The idea comes to mind and you freeze. Its brilliance strikes you. It’s going to change the world! Tears start streaming down Read more…

7th March 2007

About Investor Day

I’ve gotten a few questions lately about our investor day which occurs near the end of the summer. We expect to have somewhere around 100 investors present, and it’s by invitation only. Our companies will get about 30 minutes each with this audience to show off their stuff and pitch their ideas (we’ll help you Read more…

7th March 2007

South by Southwest anyone?

I’m heading down to South by Southwest Interactive on Monday, just for a day and a half. If you’ll be there too please let me know – maybe we can meet. Or better yet, stop by the PocketFuzz.com / TechStars party on Monday night the 12th for some great music and good times. If you Read more…