Techstars Voices

Oct 20, 2025

Culture Change - It Can Be Contagious

Culture change isn’t some big switch you flip. It’s not a five-year master plan rolled out in glossy binders. It’s about influence — subtle, persistent, and human.

Oct 16, 2025

Sparc CEO Laurel Djoukeng Is Revolutionizing College Recruiting with AI

Laurel Djoukeng, Founder & CEO of Sparc (Techstars 2024), shares how staying lean and building momentum beats chasing perfection in the early days of building a company.

Oct 15, 2025

Inside a Techstars Accelerator: How To Increase Your Chances of Getting Into an Accelerator

During a recent Inside a Techstars Accelerator workshop, Christine Hong, Eoghan O'Flaherty, and Nick Culbertson gave advice on how to dramatically increase your chances of getting accepted into Techstars.

Oct 13, 2025

“But What Can I Do?” – A Simple Answer to a Big Question

Here are five simple, effective ideas you can start tomorrow to engage with founders and stakeholders in your community.

Oct 06, 2025

Cities Have Personalities, Just Like Your Weird Uncle Larry

The norms of a startup community are shaped by the personality of its city. And if you ignore that personality, you’re likely to misfire.