After twenty years of investing in startups, Mark Solon has worked with hundreds if not thousands of venture capitalists. He knows how what they're looking for, how to work with them, and what will set you apart in a crowded field of entrepreneurs. Mark has the tactical advice that founders need when they start the …
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Howard Diamond is the CEO of MobileDay, and a beloved Techstars mentor. He's coming to Techstars on January 20th to talk with entrepreneurs about the Art of Selling! This is a favorite talk at Techstars, and you don't want to miss it. This is the first event in what we call 8 Weeks of Awesome- …
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Applications for Techstars in Boulder are open, and to celebrate, we're hosting a cadre of events that are valuable and full of tactics for your startup. We love helping entrepreneurs, so it's free and open to the public. Last year, we called it 7 Weeks of Awesome, and we got such a positive response, we decided …
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Entrepreneurs! If' you're working on hardware, internet of things, and connected devices - you should be aware of a date that's fast approaching. October 11th is the last day to apply for the R/GA Accelerator, powered by Techstars. The 3 month program is focused on connected devices and is based in NYC. As is standard …
Happy 2013! This week's application tip comes near and dear to my heart. The Team. We put a heavy emphasis on team. In fact, we like to say that we look for 5 things in an application: Team Team Team Market Idea So, spend some time crafting an AMAZING team section. I'm looking for telltale …
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The 2nd most frequently asked question I get at TechStars is: I have a great idea but I really need a co-founder. Know where I can find one? Finding a co-founder is like finding a spouse, and your relationship with your co-founder will likely be as complex as the one with your significant other. Enter …
I get tons of meeting requests for individuals looking to pitch their business idea, or introduce themselves, maybe they're new to town, or looking for a job. I love meeting with people, and to make sure I can continue to accommodate the growing number of requests, I've set up community office hours. If you want …
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I actually got a speaking part in this one. Hilarious. I need camera training. http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=5595478&server=vimeo.com&show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portrait=0&color=&fullscreen=1 The Founders | TechStars Boulder | Episode 7 "Baby Steps"
So I'm thrilled to announce that I've accepted the role of GM for TechStars Boulder this summer! I've been at it for 3 weeks now and I'm having a blast. The one question I keep getting is 'How do we beat all the competition and get into TechStars?'. While I'm truly new to the program, …
