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May 21, 2026
Where Smart Money Is Going in 2026

Techstars Founder and CEO David Cohen unpacks the AI cycle, the flight to quality, and what defensibility actually looks like for founders raising in 2026.


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May 19, 2026
Great Founders Are Everywhere. Here’s What Sets Them Apart Now.

Techstars Founder and CEO David Cohen explores the idea that while great founders and startups are everywhere, opportunity is not evenly distributed.


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May 18, 2026
A New Fund Won’t Fix a Weak Startup Community

The biggest challenge for an early-stage founder is not raising money. The biggest challenge is figuring out whether anyone actually wants what they are building.


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May 15, 2026
Inside Northern Ireland's Startup Economy: A Founder-Led Report from Techstars Belfast

Techstars Belfast presents the "State of the Startup Nation" report, a candid, founder-led analysis of Northern Ireland's unique startup economy and its global potential.


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May 11, 2026
Conviction or Arrogance? A Thin Line Entrepreneurs Walk

Every meaningful venture begins with a founder willing to say, “I think this problem matters enough for me to do something about it.”


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