Founder Advice

How to Build an Investor List from Scratch in 30 Days

Everything you need, step-by-step, to fill your pipeline fast.

July 21, 2025

Beyond the Check: Cultivating Lasting Sponsorships for Community Growth

Securing sponsorship for your startup community isn't just about a one-time money injection. It's about building lasting relationships that continuously fuel growth and innovation.

July 15, 2025

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Fueling Your Startup Community: The Power of Strategic Sponsorship

Building a thriving startup community takes more than just brilliant ideas. It demands consistent financial backing and a strong, collaborative spirit.

July 8, 2025

Give First Power of Mentorship Book - Brad Feld

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Brad Feld's Essential Mentorship Skills

In a recent Techstars Education event for Techstars Alumni, Brad Feld shared some insight and advice around being a mentor to others and how some of the same skills relate to leadership in one’s company.

July 1, 2025

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Speak_ CEO Andrea Guendelman Cuts Through the Resume Noise

What's Andrea Guendelman, CEO of Speak_ (Techstars 2025), biggest lesson? Stay close to your passion and trust your instincts.

June 18, 2025

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Why Global Engineering Talent Was Key to Our Startup's Growth

Sam Li, co-founder of Thoropass and Techstars All-Star Mentor, explains how partnering with global engineering talent from day one fueled their startup's growth.

June 17, 2025

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Founder Perspective: Q&A with Taranvir Johal the CEO and Co Founder of Tavolo

Taranvir Johal shares his experience going through Techstars Future of Food program with his company Tavolo

June 16, 2025

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The Founder’s Guide to Fundraising Rejection

This guide is here to help you understand why rejection happens, how to navigate it strategically, and how to use every “no” to get closer to your “yes.”

June 12, 2025

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Techstars Mentor Vladimer Botsvadze on Building Strong Personal and Company Brands

"Innovation today is about listening more, moving faster, and being human — even in a digital world."

June 5, 2025

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Why You Are Losing Deals

Despite having strong product-market fit, too many founders find themselves stuck in stalled sales cycles — Techstars Mentor Nora Khalili shares tips on how to increase sales conversions.

June 3, 2025

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Now Enrolling for Venture Deals Summer Course

May 22, 2025

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Getro Co-Founders Evan Walden & Maveric Real on Putting Your Network To Work

Evan Walden and Maveric Real, co-founders of Getro (Techstars 2017), are building a network relationship management platform loved by 850+ VCs, EDOs, and other community-led businesses.

May 22, 2025