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Corra Founder Elya Lane on Building Something That Actually Saved Her Life

Elya Lane, founder of Corra (Techstars 2024), shares what's been crucial to her ongoing success and the biggest lessons she's learned along the way.

August 5, 2024

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How to Successfully Apply to Techstars: Unraveling the Application Process

This step-by-step guide to the Techstars application process provides a breakdown of each section of the application, providing context, tips, and what to expect.

August 2, 2024

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8 Legal To-Dos Before Your First Investment

Before you begin fundraising for your startup, get these eight legal items organized.

August 1, 2024

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Techstars Mentor Ketaki Desai: "Listen to your gut!"

Techstars All-Star Mentor and DashStrøm Cofounder, Ketaki Desai, shares the advice she finds herself giving to founders most often.

July 25, 2024

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StokedPlastics Founder & CEO James Merrill on Pushing Sustainability Boundaries and How Vulnerability Became His Superpower

James Merrill, Founder & CEO of StokedPlastics (Techstars 2024), encourages founders to embrace patience and not fear failure because it can be their biggest tool.

July 23, 2024

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PierSight CEO Gaurav Seth on Delivering a Clear Pitch

Gaurav Seth, co-founder and CEO of Piersight Space (Techstars 2023), shares his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and explains why he chose Techstars.

July 9, 2024

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Mentoring Entrepreneurs for Maximum Impact

Techstars All-Star Mentor Patrick J. Murphy shares the three most common reasons entrepreneurs need mentors and how this kind of support can be transformational.

July 9, 2024

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Learn to Raise Capital and Build Relationships With Investors Through the Venture Deals Course

Venture Deals is a self-guided, online course that includes videos from investors who provide advice, knowledge, and insight on raising venture capital in the current economic climate.

July 8, 2024

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PlayerData Cofounder Roy Hotrabhvanon on Market Feedback and the Give First Mentality

Roy Hotrabhvanon, Founder and CEO of PlayerData (Techstars 2021), shares how the Give First mentality helped him foster new and unexpected relationships.

June 24, 2024

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How To Build the Perfect Revenue Formula

Steven Plappert, Cofounder & CEO of Forecastr (Techstars 2020), details how to build a great revenue formula for your business from the ground up.

May 29, 2024

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Modality Founder Laura Vitale on the Paradigm Shift in Mental and Behavioral Healthcare

Laura Vitale, Founder and CEO of Modality (Techstars 2023), recognizes the untapped power and opportunity in the paraprofessional workforce (community health workers, clergy, artists, etc.).

May 28, 2024

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SeenCulture Founder Nikki Tugano Shines a Light on Untapped (And Underrepresented) Potential

Nikki Tugano, founder and CEO of SeenCulture (Techstars 2023), shares her experience of raising capital as a solo, non-technical, underrepresented founder, and how she's working to make employees feel seen.

May 8, 2024