Techstars Voices

Apr 06, 2026

No Funnel, No Future

The goal is not just to produce one successful company. The goal is to create a system where today’s founder becomes tomorrow’s angel investor, mentor, board member, or second-time entrepreneur.

Mar 30, 2026

Push Here, Ripple There: The Weird Physics of Community Leadership

Leadership in a startup community is not about commanding movement. It is about respecting motion.

Mar 23, 2026

You Can Be the Hero for a Day. That’s About It.

The best startup communities are never one-person shows. They are built by many people making different contributions over a long period of time.

Mar 18, 2026

Bringing Weather Intelligence to the Grid: A Conversation with Ian Gibson, Co-Founder of Pitch Aeronautics

Pitch Aeronautics (Techstars 2023) is revolutionizing how utility companies manage their infrastructure through a vertically integrated tech stack that combines robotics, specialized hardware, and AI-enabled software.

Mar 16, 2026

Mentorship Works Better When You Quit Pretending You’re Fine

A new mentor cannot help what you cannot honestly, authentically and with vulnerability share with them.