"We’re not the next Silicon Valley. We’re the first Atlanta. That’s the view I’m bringing as the new Managing Partner of Techstars Atlanta and the commitment I’m making to every founder, investor, and builder in this city. This isn’t about imitation. It’s about elevation."

On this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld sits down with Landon Young, pre-seed investor at Elevate Ventures and longtime ecosystem builder. Together, they revisit:.💡 What it means to write the first check when a company is just a sketch on a napkin.🌆 The early days

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AssetHub (Techstars 2024), a San Francisco- and Tokyo-based AI-native 3D production and game creation platform, has raised $2 million in a seed round!. Founded by Takuya Goto, AssetHub is an AI-native 3D model generation and editing platform that provides workflows and tools to.

No warm intros? No investor network? No problem. Too many early-stage founders think they need connections to start raising. But here’s the truth: You don’t need a rolodex — you need a repeatable system. Here’s how to build your investor list from scratch in just 30 days.

Calling all underrepresented founders looking to grow. 🌟 The AWS Impact Bootcamps powered by Techstars will give you hands-on technical training, real-world business advice, and direct access to mentors, investors, and strategic partners. Join us at one of the 2-day bootcamps

Great community leadership starts with walking the city. 🏙️. In his latest blog, Chris Heivly shares why the most effective leaders don’t just sit behind desks. They get out, meet people where they are, and listen before they lead. It’s about building trust one conversation at a.

Andrew Guzman is on a mission to make legal services accessible and on-demand. That's why he's building OpenLaw (Techstars 2024) to rewire how people find lawyers. OpenLaw has raised $3.5 million in funding to fuel expansion and democratize the law. The platform aims to help

RT @Catalyst_onX: Last week at @RareEvo, @krissbaird caught up with Audra Gibson @Ecosystembuild from @Techstars & @ChrisJoannou__ from….

In 2015, founders from across the Techstars network came together in Boulder to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and build connections that still shape their journeys today. Ten years later, we’re heading back to where it all began. This September, Foundercon2025 returns to

Startups don’t grow in isolation, they grow in strong, connected communities. Founders get your application in for the Startup Community Partnership Founder Catalyst Fall 2025 Program — a high-impact, virtual pre-accelerator designed for early-stage founders in the startup

Getting a “no” isn’t the end. It’s a signal to lean in. 💡. Techstars Mentor Dave Shor shares why persistence, face time, and real conversations can change the game, especially when things get tough.

How do you make sure vital partners stick around, year after year?. Erik Mitisek, a seasoned community builder and fundraising expert shares how effective fulfillment is the key difference between a one-time contribution and a lasting, multi-year partnership.

Your well-being reflects the well-being of your company. 💚

A lot happened in July! Here’s the recap:. 🔸 15 portfolio companies secured funding.🔸 3 portfolio companies were acquired.🔸 2 Founder Catalyst programs have open applications.🔸 7+ upcoming Startup Weekend events. 🔗 Read the full recap here:

There is a disconnect between Washington, D.C. and the startup world that poses a growing threat to innovation in the U.S. In the latest episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld sits down with Bobby Franklin, President and CEO of the National Venture Capital Association, to.

This is your reminder that anxiety doesn’t signal weakness, it signals life in progress. In this honest blog, Chris Heivly explores how fear and self-doubt quietly chip away at founders and what it takes to keep moving anyway.

Cash flow problems remain one of the leading causes of startup failure. Nearly 2 in 5 startups fail because they run out of cash (CB Insights). 💸. Here are the 8 most common cash flow problems that startups encounter and practical strategies for addressing them effectively, no.

What happens when a startup runs out of cash, loses its sense of purpose, and sees no way out?. In the latest episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld sits down with Simple Energy (Techstars 2011) co-founders Yoav Lurie and Justin Segall to revisit the company’s near-death

RT @bfeld: Another week, another Give First podcast. This time, it's with Bobby Franklin of the @nvca. If you are a VC or a founder, listen….

Big news from the Techstars network: OpenLoop (Techstars 2020) is officially a unicorn! 🦄. Founded by Jon Lensing, OpenLoop is focused on transforming how care is delivered. Inspired by a vision to bring healing to every corner of the country, OpenLoop has grown to serve over 2