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Techstars Mentor Spotlight - Alistair Croll

Techstars Mentor Alistair Croll: "Your Startup Must Be a Disagreement With the Status Quo"

Techstars Mentor Alistair Croll, author of "Lean Analytics" and "Just Evil Enough," shares his thoughts on breaking the status quo and his advice to other mentors.

December 16, 2024

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Are These 5 Red Flags Holding Back Your Fundraising?

Steve Walsh, founder of Hands On Angel, shares the top five red flags investors look for when evaluating startups and how to tackle them head-on.

December 11, 2024

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Maguey Exchange Cofounder and CEO Rob Weir Shares Three Critical Founder Lessons

Rob Weir, cofounder and CEO of Maguey Exchange (Techstars 2024), shares three critical lessons for founders: Field-First Development, Community Building, and Content as Trust.

December 9, 2024

Founder Feature: Approveit Founders Serge Dmitry

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Approveit Cofounders Serge Gusev and Dmitry Matveev on Taking the First Step, Launching Early

Serge Gusev and Dmitry Matveev, cofounders of Approveit (Techstars 2023), give advice to aspiring entrepreneurs on taking the first step and launching your MVP.

November 22, 2024

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Are You Missing Out on Capital?

Techstars Mentor Steve Walsh highlights some of the most common mistakes founders overlook during the fundraising process — and more importantly, how to avoid them.

November 13, 2024

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NaviSavi Founder Sally Bunnell on Fine-Tuning Your Idea Through Customer Feedback

Sally Bunnell, CEO & Founder of NaviSavi (Techstars 2023), shares how her acceptance into Techstars changed the trajectory of her business.

October 15, 2024

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How to Approach Investors

Techstars Mentor Steve Walsh gives founders pointers on how to effectively approach investors.

October 10, 2024

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Learn From Experienced Investors in the Latest Venture Deals Course

Techstars, in collaboration with Kauffman Fellows, invites you to enroll in Venture Deals Winter 2024, an online, self-guided course.

October 8, 2024

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SquadTrip Cofounder and CEO Darrien Watson on Mastering the Art of Selling and Distribution Early On

Darrien Watson, cofounder and CEO of SquadTrip (Techstars 2022), shares advice on identifying your target market, developing a go-to-market strategy, and validating your idea by pre-selling it.

September 24, 2024

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It’s Not Your Fault: Here’s Why Fundraising is Tough

Many founders struggle when it comes to fundraising. Steve Walsh, Techstars Mentor-in-Residence and Founder of Hands On Angel LLC, breaks down why it's not your fault.

September 3, 2024

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Inside a Techstars Accelerator: Before You Apply, Engage

Before you start your accelerator application, check out these tips for how to prepare for the application and interview process.

August 20, 2024

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Inside a Techstars Accelerator: What Are We Looking For?

Are you and your startup a good fit for a Techstars accelerator? This article answers your questions.

August 20, 2024