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Techstars

Techstars is a global pre-seed venture capital firm and startup accelerator that helps founders scale their startups through mentorship-driven programs, capital investment, and access to a worldwide network of mentors, investors, and partners.
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Description

Since 2006, Techstars has operated mentorship-driven accelerator programs and venture capital funds, helping founders succeed and building thriving startup communities around the world. Its core offering is a 3-month accelerator program that pairs founders with capital investment and access to a global network of over 1,200 mentors from companies like Google, Nike, Amazon, and Coca-Cola. Techstars has invested in startups across nearly every tech vertical, including notable companies like SendGrid, DigitalOcean, and PillPack, with its portfolio companies reaching a combined market cap of $145.6B. Beyond its flagship accelerator, Techstars offers additional programs such as Founder Catalyst (a pre-accelerator), Startup Weekend, and Startup Week to support founders and entrepreneurship communities at various stages. Techstars serves early-stage entrepreneurs and founders globally, as well as mentors, partners, and investors seeking to engage with the startup ecosystem.

Technology & Skills

Uncover the hard and soft skills and tools employed by the organization, and gain insight into the technologies that drive their success
OUTBOUND OUTREACH
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
PROBLEM SOLVING
HIRING
MENTOR MATCHING
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
PIPELINE MANAGEMENT
SYSTEMS THINKING
INVESTMENT MEMO
STARTUP
PROGRAM OPERATIONS
GOOGLE DOCS
LOGISTICS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SLACK
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
EXCEL
COMMUNICATION
TALENT ACQUISITION
CRM
GOOGLE SHEETS
PROGRAM COORDINATION
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
RECRUITING
LINKEDIN
SALESFORCE
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
OPERATIONS
SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
EVENT PLANNING
VENTURE CAPITAL
SOURCING
GOOGLE SLIDES
MARKET RESEARCH
SCHEDULING
DATA ANALYSIS
AUTOMATION
DEMO DAY
HUBSPOT
STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
REPORTING
EVENT COORDINATION
GOOGLE WORKSPACE
AIRTABLE
TEAM MANAGEMENT
ORGANIZATION
NOTION
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
EVENT LOGISTICS
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
TIME MANAGEMENT
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