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Techstars Mentor Bojan Lazic on Execution, Clarity, and Why Momentum Beats Ideas

Bojan Lazic, Managing Partner at Revolt Ventures & 38x Ventures, shares hard-won lessons on execution, founder mindset, and what truly moves startups forward.

January 27, 2026

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Inside a Techstars Accelerator: What To Expect From the Three Months

What exactly happens during the three months of a Techstars accelerator? This article lays it out month by month.

January 23, 2026

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How To Prepare for Your First Techstars Interview

Andres Barreto, Managing Director at Techstars, gives advice to help founders successfully navigate their first Techstars accelerator interview.

January 22, 2026

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Why 30 Seconds Matters

A great pitch isn’t about sounding smart. It’s about being clear.

January 14, 2026

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Inside a Techstars Accelerator: The Application & Interview Process

So you're applying to a Techstars accelerator! Here are the steps you can expect in the application & interview process, plus some sample questions.

January 12, 2026

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Techstars Mentor Anuj Adhiya on the Learning Loop Every Startup Needs but Most Lack

Anuj Adhiya, Techstars Mentor and author of "Growth Hacking for Dummies," shares how he helps founders build judgment under uncertainty through tight experiments and clean learning loops.

January 6, 2026

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How Techstars Mentor Ben Greene Helps Founders Build What Really Matters

Ben Greene, Techstars Mentor and Co-Founder & CTO of Tessi, shares his approach to empowering technical founders through simplicity, customer focus, and confident leadership.

December 15, 2025

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VOW Founder & CEO Jennifer Brisman is Building the Future of Live Experiences With AI

Jennifer Brisman, Founder & CEO of VOW (Techstars 2024), is unifying the live experience economy through AI-powered event orchestration.

December 4, 2025

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LendAPI Co-Founder & CEO Timothy Li Is Transforming Embedded Finance With Instant, No-Code Lending Solutions

Learn how Timothy Li, Co-Founder & CEO of LendAPI (Techstars 2024), turned a common industry bottleneck into a scalable fintech platform that accelerates time-to-market for lenders.

November 13, 2025

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Techstars Fundraising Series: Prepping Your Materials

An overview of what materials founders should prepare for the fundraising process (e.g. 1-page summary, investor deck) and how to determine how much to raise.

November 5, 2025

“Never Ask for the Sale” Sue Heilbronner

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Fueling Founder Sales and Followership with Passionate Ambivalence

Learn how embracing “passionate ambivalence” empowers founders to sell more effectively, attract loyal supporters, and grow their businesses without the hard sell.

November 3, 2025

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Inside a Techstars Accelerator: Top 10 Lessons From Working With 100+ Founders

Key takeaways from three Techstars managing directors on the top traits of successful startup founders.

October 29, 2025