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BOULDER, Colo. - Techstars, the global platform for investment and innovation, appointed a new Techstars Community leadership team to enhance how the company helps communities everywhere build entrepreneurial ecosystems that thrive. The effort will include rolling out a new operating model and improved resources to better support Community Leaders in hosting events, developing their local ecosystems and promoting entrepreneurship. 

Techstars Community will be spearheaded by Jose Iglesias, who will lead a globally-distributed team and drive grassroots community and ecosystem engagement around the world. Iglesias will work closely with Keely Cormier, VP Operations, and Emily Skinstad, Director of Community Operations, to scale tools, resources and training for the network of Techstars Community Leaders who manage 1,000 Startup Weekend and 60 Startup Week events globally each year.

“A strong entrepreneurial ecosystem is key to innovation, job growth and economic development, which we need more than ever right now,” said Iglesias. “Entrepreneurs will have a profound impact on all of us as they come up with new innovations to keep us safe, improve our lives and help us connect in meaningful ways. The Techstars Community network is made possible by the many Community Leaders and mentors who work tirelessly to help innovators learn, connect, and grow.”

In addition to marquee events and content, including Techstars Startup Weekend, Techstars Startup Week and Techstars Startup Digest, the Techstars Community team works with local communities in many different ways to help build and strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems. These efforts have experienced significant growth over the past decade. Since 2018, Techstars Community has partnered with more than 7,500 Community Leaders in 130 countries. Most recently, the team rallied more than 16,000 motivated problem solvers in 54 countries to participate in Global Online Startup Weekend: Unite to Fight Covid-19. 

Techstars Community plays an important role in helping entrepreneurs shape their journey. Over the years, its various programs have provided forums for companies like Rover, Easy Taxi, Zapier, Ever Ledger, and Realty Mogul to propel their ideas forward. 

Techstars Community Leadership Team

Jose Iglesias, Senior Director of Community, Techstars

Jose leads a globally distributed team, supporting grassroots community and ecosystem engagement across the world, helping to deliver entrepreneurial education and awareness in every corner of the world.

Keely Cormier, VP Operations, Techstars

Keely Cormier leads the globally distributed operations team that supports the community, as well as accelerators, education, and global startup pipeline ensuring that we are operating with the greatest efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. 

Emily Skinstad, Director of Community Operations, Techstars 

Emily leads a global team of operations staff who are responsible for scaling systems, tools, resources, and training needed to support our network of Techstars Community Leaders.

About Techstars

Techstars is the global platform for investment and innovation. Techstars founders connect with other entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, alumni, investors, Community Leaders, and corporations to grow their companies. Techstars operates three divisions: Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Programs, Techstars Corporate Innovation Partnerships and Techstars Community. Techstars accelerator portfolio includes more than 2,100 companies with a market cap of more than $26 Billion. www.techstars.com  

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