Accelerators
Techstars Austin Accelerator
The Techstars Austin team invests in metric-driven founders that we believe have the ability to change the world. We are industry agnostic and look for strong founder market fit. The program is focused on helping founders find repeatability in their business through a series of frameworks meant to be implemented and used beyond the program.
Austin, Texas
2023 August
Hybrid Program
This program is running virtually with some optional in-person events.
Feb 13th, 2023
Applications Open
May 10th, 2023
Final Deadline
Aug 14th, 2023
Accelerator Starts
Nov 1st, 2023
Demo Day
"Austin is by far the most collaborative startup ecosystem I’ve ever been a part of. Everyone truly wants everyone else to win."
Amos Schwartzfarb, Managing Director
Read the Q&AThe Team
Amos Schwartzfarb
Managing Director
Caroline Tosbath
Investment Manager
Dani Rose
Senior Program Manager
August 2023 Companies
Featured Mentors
"Startup growth is all about keeping up momentum, so choose alignment over the short-lived hustle, and surround yourself with strategic support."
Brooke Turner
Partner at BBBA Group LLC
"Startup growth is all about keeping up momentum, so choose alignment over the short-lived hustle, and surround yourself with strategic support."
Brooke Turner
Partner at BBBA Group LLC
"To spread product brilliance alongside those creating the future : )"
Emiliano Villarreal
Product Rambo at Wealth Buddha
"It brings me immense joy to support founders who are pouring their lives into their mission, helping fuel the potential for creating positive change in the world."
Molly Montgomery
Growth Strategist & Executive Coach @ Founder's Haven
"Founders are some of the most dynamic, driven and inspirational people out there -- mentoring founders always ends up being the best part of my week."
Zoe Schlag
Entrepreneur in Residence at Schmidt Futures
"I'm old. I've been there. I've made all the damn mistakes already. Others shouldn't have to."
David Mandell
Co-Founder, Managing Director at Massive
"I work with teams on the journey to product market fit which is critical to the company’s success and that’s truly rewarding."
Ezinne Udezue
VP of Product at Procore
