The class of 2007 TechStars is turning out to be something special, as outlined by David here. I went over the FiltrBox offices today and presented Ari Newman and Tom Chikoore their gold shirts (my favorite TechStars tradition). Excited for their future at Jive!

What are the 2 major things we look for in our portfolio companies?  Team, and idea, in that order. But maybe you have a great idea and are still looking to build out your team.  Or maybe you’d make a fantastic entrepreneur, but are looking for a killer idea.  If you’re looking to apply to Read more…

Applications for the Boston program are now closed. We’re hard at work processing hundreds of applications for Boston, and approximately 25 finalists will be selected by January 23rd. The 10 or so companies to ultimately be invited will come from that group of finalists. If you applied to the Boston program and you are ultimately Read more…

I’m immensely proud of every one of those companies from 2007 who served as alpha testers for TechStars. TechStars has improved in substantial ways since year one, based largely on the feedback of those who have experienced it. Even within some of the companies from 2007 that have struggled and/or failed, I know that there Read more…