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Helping others doesn’t just feel good. It makes you better. Organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant joins Brad Feld to break down the real value of giving, and how helping others can accelerate your own growth. 📈 🎥 Watch the full interview:…
Rwazi (Techstars 2022), an AI-powered platform turning real-time, zero‑party consumer data into market insights, has raised $12M Series A. Founded by Joseph Rutakangwa and Eric Sewankambo, Rwazi delivers real-time visibility into consumer behavior in 190 countries, helping…
He was laughed out of the room. Eventually, those same companies became his customers. 💥 Robert Wolfe, Co-Founder of Zeck, sits down with David Cohen to talk about staying true to yourself, even when no one else believes in you. 🎥 Watch the full interview:…
Kadence (Techstars 2015), a workplace operations platform, raised a $20M series A to advance the future of hybrid work. Founded by Dan Bladen, Kadence helps organizations maximize the productivity and impact of their workplace strategy. Today, over 10,000 teams in 40+ countries…
Meet Vladimer Botsvadze, Techstars mentor and globally recognized thought leader in marketing, startups, and AI. Acknowledged as the №1 Global Marketing Thought Leader, a Top 5 Global Startup Thought Leader, and a Top 20 Global AI Thought Leader by Thinkers360, Vladimer has…
AI and fashion? These Techstars companies are leading the way. 👗 Veesual (Techstars 2020) uses AI to create diverse virtual models that show how clothing fits on different body types, raising $7.6M to date. 👟 IAMBIC (Techstars 2024) leverages AI to design precision-fit…
Blockchain founders, ready to learn more about the 2025 Techstars + Cardano Founder Catalyst program? Curious if your web3 or blockchain company should apply and how to make your application standout? Join us for an AMA on July 29th to ask questions and get application tips for…
Cody Barbo, Co-Founder and CEO of Trust & Will (Techstars 2018), was about to get married when he realized he didn’t have a will. 📝 So he built Trust & Will, a startup on a mission to modernize estate planning for everyone, whether you're creating one for the first time or…
If you’re actively raising capital as an early-stage founder, you’re going to hear “no” a lot. It’s not just normal. It’s essential. Rejection isn’t a roadblock; it’s part of the roadmap. Steve Walsh, Techstars Mentor-in-Residence and Founder of Hands On Angel LLC, shares a…
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Take a look at Techstars by the numbers. 🔍 Techstars accelerator companies have raised $30.1B to date. That’s the power of building with Techstars.
📣 We're looking for exceptional founders with deep problem insight, strong execution, resilience, and team-building skills to apply to the Startup Community Partnership Founder Catalyst. 📆 September 24 - November 28, 2025 💻 Virtual This 10-week experience connects…
Startup ecosystems don’t thrive on chance. They grow because of aligned, intentional partnership. Erik Mitisek, a veteran community builder who has raised over $10M for community-based initiatives, breaks down how ecosystem leaders can create real impact. tsta.rs/tnYJ50Wpi9n
⚡ Cariqa (Techstars 2024), the payments and pricing platform built specifically for electric vehicle charging, has raised €4M! Huge congratulations to the Cariqa team! tsta.rs/u9ss50WnkSv
What do enterprise buyers actually want from AI startups? Hint: It's not another flashy demo or vague promise of “transformative intelligence.” tsta.rs/oU0R50WnkHX
Meet Andrea Guendelman, CEO of Speak_ (Techstars 2025). Andrea Guendelman is a Chilean immigrant, entrepreneur and former lawyer. She is a leading force in creating platforms for minority professionals and the tech industry. Through her own experiences as a Harvard-trained…
Would your future self thank you for the decisions you're making today? In this episode of the Give First Podcast Seth Godin and Brad Feld unpack the tension between short-term wins & long-term integrity, and why the hardest choices define your legacy. 🎧tsta.rs/Jj3Y50WnHTf
Yaspa (Techstars 2017), a fintech providing instant payment and identity services, has raised $12M. 💳 The funding will support its U.S. expansion and disrupt the gambling payments ecosystem while adding native player protections. 🔗 tsta.rs/etUX50WmoV6
Everything that went down at Techstars in June: 🔹 83 new investments 🔹 8 portfolio companies secured funding 🔹 1 portfolio company was acquired 🔹 3 Founder Catalyst programs have open applications 🔗 Read the full recap here: tsta.rs/VJxZ50WjOQa
