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General
Who are the most notable Techstars companies?
I want to be a mentor for a Techstars mentorship-driven accelerator.
I want to research Techstars / I’m gathering information about Techstars.
Can I stop by your office to say hello?
Do you ever offer internships to people interested in Techstars?
I’m a Veteran entrepreneur. What kind of resources do you have for me?
I have a startup idea. Can you help me?
Can you fund my business?
Can Techstars sponsor my event?
Can you fund my organization/non-profit/event?
Accelerator Programs
I know a great company who should go through Techstars. How can I let you know?
What investments does Techstars make in its accelerator portfolio companies?
What other benefits do I receive from a Techstars mentorship-driven accelerator?
What else does Techstars provide? Office space, internet, legal, hosting, etc.?
What kind of companies do you fund?
Do you fund companies that are competitive with each other?
Why does Techstars want stock in my company?
What sort of control am I giving up by granting equity to Techstars?
What are the terms that the startup companies agree to? What is the Techstars deal?
How can we get funded after Techstars ends?
Do I have to be in the Techstars location for the entire three month period?
Do I have to stay in that city when the program ends after three months?
Where will we live while we’re there?
Do I have to work out of the Techstars office?
What language is content delivered in for Techstars accelerator programs?
What is a typical day like for a Techstars founder during the accelerator?
Do any companies go through more than one program?
Applications
How do you choose which companies to accept into the program and to fund?
Is my company “too far along” to apply to Techstars?
I don’t have a product/team video. Can I still apply?
My cofounder and I don’t live in the same place so we can’t submit a team video. What should we do?
Can I have access to my application answers?
What if I need to change the answers to my application?
Do I have to work on my company full-time?
After I apply, I’m thinking of emailing many of the program mentors to get them interested in what I’m doing. Good idea?
Can I apply to programs not in my country? Can you help with Visa or immigration issues?
I’m a single founder. Can I get accepted into Techstars, or do you only look for teams?
I’m a single founder. How can I find a co-founder?
Is my age a factor in your selection process?
When will I hear back about my application?
When is the deadline to apply?
What time specifically do applications close?
Can I apply to more than one program?
Do I need to send in a business plan?
I’m concerned that if I apply, you won’t protect my intellectual property. Should I be worried about this?
My team outsources software development. Are we still qualified to apply?
You talk a lot about being a part of Techstars for life. Is there anything I could do to get kicked out of the Techstars network?
Jobs
I’m having trouble posting a job on Techstars site.
I am interested in one of your portfolio company’s open positions.
I have more documents I would like to submit with my job application.
Other questions, comments, or concerns?
