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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.
Here’s your challenge today: don’t try to be fearless. Just be willing. Willing to sit with discomfort.
Building a thriving startup community takes more than just brilliant ideas. It demands consistent financial backing and a strong, collaborative spirit.
Being founder-friendly means adopting the “Give First” mentality — not just in theory, but in your calendar.
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.