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CruxOCM Cofounder and CEO Vicki Knott on Impacting the Heavy Industrial Operations and Recognizing Unconscious Incompetence

Vicki Knott, CEO and cofounder of CruxOCM (Techstars 2018), shares how her company is redefining heavy industrial operations and gives advice to aspiring founders.

February 4, 2025

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Picking the Right Investors for Your Company

Getting funding is crucial in growing your company. Here's what these Techstars community members have to say about the importance of finding and choosing the right investors.

January 23, 2025

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Folks Finance CEO and Techstars Mentor Benedetto Biondi on Staying Nimble and Adapting to New Technology

Folks Finance CEO and Techstars Mentor Benedetto Biondi shares how he helps Folks Finance stay ahead in a competitive market.

January 16, 2025

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Why Chasing Unicorn Status is Overrated for Investors & Founders

The idea of creating or backing the next unicorn can feel like the ultimate goal, but is chasing unicorn status really the right focus?

January 14, 2025

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Myri Health Founder and CEO Dr. Pinkey Patel on Disrupting the Maternal Health Industry and the Value of Community

Dr. Pinkey Patel, Founder and CEO of Myri Health (Techstars 2023), reminds founders that while the journey can feel isolating, it’s the people around you who keep you going.

January 6, 2025

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Techstars Mentor Alistair Croll: "Your Startup Must Be a Disagreement With the Status Quo"

Techstars Mentor Alistair Croll, author of "Lean Analytics" and "Just Evil Enough," shares his thoughts on breaking the status quo and his advice to other mentors.

December 16, 2024

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Are These 5 Red Flags Holding Back Your Fundraising?

Steve Walsh, founder of Hands On Angel, shares the top five red flags investors look for when evaluating startups and how to tackle them head-on.

December 11, 2024

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Maguey Exchange Cofounder and CEO Rob Weir Shares Three Critical Founder Lessons

Rob Weir, cofounder and CEO of Maguey Exchange (Techstars 2024), shares three critical lessons for founders: Field-First Development, Community Building, and Content as Trust.

December 9, 2024

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Approveit Cofounders Serge Gusev and Dmitry Matveev on Taking the First Step, Launching Early

Serge Gusev and Dmitry Matveev, cofounders of Approveit (Techstars 2023), give advice to aspiring entrepreneurs on taking the first step and launching your MVP.

November 22, 2024

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Are You Missing Out on Capital?

Techstars Mentor Steve Walsh highlights some of the most common mistakes founders overlook during the fundraising process — and more importantly, how to avoid them.

November 13, 2024

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NaviSavi Founder Sally Bunnell on Fine-Tuning Your Idea Through Customer Feedback

Sally Bunnell, CEO & Founder of NaviSavi (Techstars 2023), shares how her acceptance into Techstars changed the trajectory of her business.

October 15, 2024

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How to Approach Investors

Techstars Mentor Steve Walsh gives founders pointers on how to effectively approach investors.

October 10, 2024