Startup Profile

Feb 19, 2026

Scaling Autonomy in Energy: Lessons from CruxOCM's Journey

CruxOCM (Techstars 2018) Founder Vicki Knott shares key insights on scaling industrial autonomy in the energy sector.

Feb 18, 2026

Revolutionizing Industrial Automation: A Conversation with Phillip Hansel of Ai-OPs

Ai-OPs (Techstars 2023) is changing the face of engineering by applying deep reinforcement learning to complex industrial systems.

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.