Apply to the Techstars New York City 2015 Class!
We are delighted to open the applications for our next Techstars class in New York City. The application deadline is October 19th, and the class will kick-off mid January, finishing off with Demo Day...
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12 Companies for Winter 2015 Session in NYC
We are very pleased to announce the new Techstars class here in NYC. This will be our 6th session in the city, and my second as the Managing Director. The winter session started this week, and will end...
View ArticleBarclays NYC FinTech Accelerator: What Startups Need to Know
Are you working on a FinTech start-up? Into crypto, cyber security, next gen payments, machine learning? Want to work with a leading global bank that can help take your company to the next level? Then...
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Good luck, Techstars NYC Winter 2015!
Today we are graduating the 6th Techstars NYC batch. The companies worked super hard during the program, and we are delighted to see just how much growth and progress they’ve achieved. This batch was...
View ArticleApply to the Techstars New York City 2015 Fall Program
We are delighted to open the applications for our Fall 2015 Techstars class in New York City! The application deadline is June 28th, and the class will kick-off end of September, finishing off with...
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8 Nuggets of Wisdom from Techstars NYC Alumni
About a month ago, the 12 companies of Techstars NYC 2015 winter class presented at Demo Day. The founders of the graduating companies recently shared their wisdom and insights with Entrepreneur.com....
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Meet 14 New Techstars Companies from Fall 2015 NYC Class
We are very pleased to announce the new Techstars class here in NYC. This will be our 7th session in the city, and my third as the Managing Director. The class started this week, and will end with the...
View ArticleTechstars & PwC to Launch IoT Accelerator in NYC
Techstars is excited to announce a new accelerator program with PwC focused on the IoT (Internet of Things) market. PwC is a founding partner in a consortium of companies for the Techstars IoT...
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Announcing The Launch of The Lang Scholars Program at Techstars NYC
I am very excited to announce the launch of a unique program and partnership between my alma mater, Columbia Business School, and Techstars NYC. This new program will take advantage of our...
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Demo Day Round Up: Fall 2015
The show never stops at Techstars! Last month was busy for Techstars Accelerator Programs with FIVE Demo Days across the globe in October. From Disney and Seattle on the west coast, to Chicago and...
View ArticleNestio Founder: Surround Yourself with Good People
Techstars alum Nestio (NYC ’11), a residential real estate platform, recently announced $8 million in Series A funding. The company, led by co-founder and CEO Caren Maio (who was named by Inc. magazine...
View ArticleApply to Techstars: Chicago, NYC and London Summer 2016 Programs Now...
Applications are now open for three Techstars programs: Techstars Chicago, Techstars NYC and Techstars London! Apply now for your chance to be part of the “Techstars for Life” network with access to...
View ArticleThe Perfect Investor Deck for Raising a Seed Round
There are several ways to build an investor deck to get seed funding, but there is no perfect way, of course. The common thing between all successful decks is that they are short and clear. Be sure to...
View Article25 Epic, Must-Read Blog Posts About Fundraising
In my capacity of the Managing Director at Techstars NYC I spend a lot of time with founders on getting funding. Raising money is a complex and rigorous process. It requires preparation and precision....
View Article10 Reasons to Join (or NOT Join) an Accelerator
Recently in a Techstars AMA, we were asked at what stage a startup would most benefit from an accelerator. Here is one perspective from Alex Iskold, MD of Techstars NYC. Accelerators are integral part...
View Article#RIP Good Times, Welcome Back Great Times!
Everyone is talking about the economic downturn and exuberant valuations in private markets. Bill Gurley predicted this back in early 2015, and I wrote about it last August. So, okay, it is finally...
View ArticleThe Day I Quit My Job to Start My Company
August 18th, 2008 The day I quit my job. “Hi Ed, I’ve decided to work on my company full time and won’t be starting in NYC on my scheduled start date next month.” “Sorry to hear that, Alex, we wish you...
View Article7 Sources of Startup Seed Capital – from Friends & Family to Billion Dollar...
When thinking about financing your startup, it is important understand different types of potential investors. Not every wallet is right for you. Figuring out who to raise money from and why will save...
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9 Seed Funding Gotchas
‘Chance favors the prepared mind.’ – Louis Pasteur. One of the objectives of the companies going through Techstars and other accelerators is to secure financing. Most companies are coming in focusing...
View Article7 Ways to Get the Most Out of an Accelerator Program
So you decided that an accelerator is appropriate and helpful to your company. You read 10 Reasons to Join (or not to join) an accelerator post and decided to go for it. Filled out the application,...
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