Accelerators

Techstars Austin Accelerator

Austin has one of the fastest growing, collaborative and exciting tech ecosystems in the country! The Techstars Austin team focuses on investing in founders who they believe have the ability to build a meaningful company and attract world class talent.

Austin, Texas

2023 August

Hybrid Program
This program is running virtually with some optional in-person events.

Feb 13th, 2023

Applications Open

May 10th, 2023

Final Deadline

Aug 14th, 2023

Accelerator Starts

Nov 9th, 2023

Demo Day

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"Austin is by far the most collaborative startup ecosystem I’ve ever been a part of. Everyone truly wants everyone else to win."

Amos Schwartzfarb, Managing Director
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The Team

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Amos Schwartzfarb
Managing Director
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Caroline Tosbath
Program Director
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Dani Rose
Program Manager

February 2023 Class

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Featured Mentors

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"Startup growth is all about keeping up momentum, so choose alignment over the short-lived hustle, and surround yourself with strategic support."
Brooke Turner
Partner at BBBA Group LLC
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"Startup growth is all about keeping up momentum, so choose alignment over the short-lived hustle, and surround yourself with strategic support."
Brooke Turner
Partner at BBBA Group LLC
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"To spread product brilliance alongside those creating the future : )"
Emiliano Villarreal
Product Rambo at Wealth Buddha
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"It brings me immense joy to support founders who are pouring their lives into their mission, helping fuel the potential for creating positive change in the world."
Molly Montgomery
Growth Strategist & Executive Coach @ Founder's Haven
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"Founders are some of the most dynamic, driven and inspirational people out there -- mentoring founders always ends up being the best part of my week."
Zoe Schlag
Entrepreneur in Residence at Schmidt Futures
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"I'm old. I've been there. I've made all the damn mistakes already. Others shouldn't have to."
David Mandell
Co-Founder, Managing Director at Massive
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"I work with teams on the journey to product market fit which is critical to the company’s success and that’s truly rewarding."
Ezinne Udezue
VP of Product at Procore
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"The mentoring experience is enticing & meaningful; it’s a joy to advise based on experience, and to learn from smart & dedicated founders!"
Carrie Maher
Business Mentor at Techstars
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“The work is never done. We become more through others. Say it how you want. I just like to help people become themselves and do their best work.”
Russell Foltz-Smith
CTO and CDO of Maslo.ai and SmarterSorting