Startup Profile

Feb 09, 2026

The Sunday Email That Turned Into €3.6M ARR

A founder story about speed, grit, and still being at Day 0, featuring Pietro Maria Picogna, founder and CEO of Pack (Techstars 2023).

Feb 05, 2026

From Jetson Dreams to Pragmatic Skies: Lessons from Ampaire Founder Kevin Noertker

Ampaire (Techstars 2018) Founder Kevin Noertker highlights key lessons on building a hybrid-electric aviation company, from navigating investment to the power of pragmatic storytelling.

Jan 30, 2026

Introducing Work Social: How GAGE Is Redefining Identity, Trust, and Mobility for the Ones Who Clock In

GAGE (Techstars 2024) is building the world’s first Work Social platform specifically for hourly and frontline workers — giving them a persistent, portable identity that compounds across shifts, jobs, and industries.

Jan 29, 2026

From Hardware Failure to Seed Success: Lessons from Enurgen’s Founding Journey

A Founder Spotlight Session with Enurgen’s Kibby Pollak on resilience, fundraising through failure, and building “hair-on-fire” climate tech solutions that scale.

Jan 23, 2026

Preply Redefines Learning and Becomes a $1.2B Unicorn

Preply (Techstars 2015) has officially reached unicorn status with a $1.2B valuation following a successful $150M Series D funding round.