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The Future of Founder Roles: From CEO to Chief Evangelist

One of the biggest shifts we’re seeing in early-stage companies? Founders stepping back from being "the CEO of everything" — and stepping forward as the Chief Evangelist.

Everything Startups Should Know Before Hiring Their First Marketer

Here's what you need to know if you're a founder hiring your first marketer, or you're stepping into that role yourself.

Rondah AI Co-Founder & CEO Burhan Syed Is Rebuilding the Most Failure-Prone Part of Dental Operations: The Front Desk

Burhan Syed, co-founder and CEO of Rondah AI (Techstars 2024), is rebuilding the most failure-prone part of a dental operation — the front desk — with AI that scales.

Breaking Down the Top Traits of Successful Founders 🚀

Techstars Mentor Steve Walsh breaks down the key traits that define high-performing entrepreneurs.

Surmount Founder Logan Weaver Is Changing How People Approach Investment Management

Logan Weaver, founder of Surmount (Techstars 2022), is making investment management software-driven and sharing lessons learned along the way.

Venture Deals Course Spring Enrollment Open

Register for the highly sought-after Venture Deals Spring 2025 online, self-guided, free course by Techstars & Kauffman Fellows starting today!

Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst Celebrates Inaugural Cohort Demo Day on April 30th, 2025

Techstars Emory Founder Catalyst Inaugural Cohort Demo Day

5 Questions with Misti Cain, Managing Director of Techstars San Diego powered by San Diego State University

5 Questions with Gabriel Schlumberger, Managing Director of Techstars Space Accelerator

5 Questions with Andres Barreto, Managing Director of Techstars Economic Mobility Powered by Samvid Ventures

5 Questions with Andres Barreto, Managing Director of Techstars Economic Mobility Powered by Samvid Ventures

5 Questions with Christie Jenkins, Managing Director of Techstars Tech Central Sydney powered by the NSW Government

5 Questions with Christie Jenkins, Managing Director of Techstars Tech Central Sydney powered by the NSW Government