Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This post is an attempt to unpack the changes we observed both during and after our time with Techstars, to draw out potentially useful lessons about how things might have gone differently. ——— In the Beginning: Champions of the Local Startup Ecosystem Techstars launched its first program in Boulder in 2007.

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 31, 2023

With an impressive 60% of startups hailing from outside South Korea, COMEUP 2023 , embraces its 2023 theme, “We Move the World,” underlining its commitment to continuous innovation and nurturing the global startup ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Boston has long been one of the most important startup ecosystems in the United States. TechCrunch Live is thrilled to be hosting an event featuring Boston-local investors and founders. TC City Spotlight: Boston takes place on February 27 at 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET and is a free, virtual event. Pitch-off!

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2022

We can’t wait to welcome you and more than 10,000 other attendees to our flagship event — the epicenter of the startup ecosystem. . At TC Disrupt events , you see the world’s most influential, successful CEOs and investors on our stage, and you find the next generation of potential unicorns exhibiting on our show floor.

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AsiaTechDaily

JULY 5, 2022

Register Korea Startup Forum (KSF) is calling for startups from all around the world to join COMEUP Stars at COMEUP 2022. COMEUP Stars are promising startups that are bound to lead the global startup ecosystem and are hand-picked annually by professional judges consisting of well-known VCs and founders.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2021

TechCrunch is thrilled to announce Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian is speaking at our Pittsburgh event on June 29. President Jahanian is an outspoken advocate for science and innovation, making him perfect to headline our event focused on startup activity in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. You can register here.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 8, 2022

The second edition of Deep Dive Africa brings together entrepreneurs, Investors, and ecosystem partners to ensure more connections are made towards access to finance for African ventures. Virtual Investment Event. The Virtual Investment three-day event is the culmination of the second edition of the Deep Dive Africa program.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 21, 2021

Introduced last year — and one of the most popular events in TechCrunch history — TC Early Stage provides new startup founders (pre-seed through Series A) access to top experts to help them develop and strengthen their core entrepreneurial skills. Founder passes for either April or July event cost $199.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Held this past spring in Las Vegas, the speed dating-style event connects companies with promising developers. If selected, you’ll have the chance to not only recruit, but also network with the other companies at the event. Sin City is bursting with resources and conferences — one of which is HackerX. Boulder, Colorado.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Deep Dive Africa 2019 - Pitch day. In its first edition (2019), the program brought together nine investors from Europe for a startup ecosystem tour of Ghana and Nigeria to meet 25 selected startups. Investors will enjoy a tour of the startup ecosystem in each of these cities.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

City Spotlight: Boston Register for the free event here! Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders Boston’s university-to-startup pipeline defies downturn to grow and diversify Boston has had a thriving tech startup ecosystem for a while, but things can change fast. Are you open to cold pitches?

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Revolution

MAY 21, 2019

At the end of each tour day, we hosted a pitch competition where a local startup received a $100,000 investment from Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. For the pitch competitions in Orlando, Tampa Bay, Miami, and Puerto Rico, innovative startups based within a 100-mile radius of a tour stop were invited to apply.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2021

Each event features a distinct lineup of startup experts, topics, workshops and interactive Q&As. We’re talking core startup disciplines like building a pitch deck, marketing, term sheets, fundraising, tech stack, operations, product-market fit, content development, growth and lots more.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 22, 2021

Join us for two program-packed days dedicated to founders in the earliest stages of startup life (pre-seed through Series A). The event agenda features interactive presentations that cover a range of essential topics like fundraising, operations, growth, product-market fit, product management and more. The TC Early Stage Pitch-Off.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Enjoy interviews, panel discussions, breakout sessions and interactive Q&As geared to help early-stage startups build and succeed. Check out the event agenda to strategize your schedule. Hot Tip: Looking to increase engagement and exposure for your space startup? Here’s a taste of what we have on tap. at 11:59 p.m.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 17, 2021

The event will be held on June 29, so make sure to register here (for free) to listen to these conversations, enjoy the pitch-off and network with local talent. Tsai joined Duolingo in 2012 as one of its first engineers, and firsthand witnessed the growth of the company from a scrappy startup into a 400-person global business.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Accelerators, incubators, entrepreneurship training programs and workshops, co-working spaces, maker spaces, universities, pitch events and competitions, networking events and meetups, venture capital firms, angel investors, government and other civic programs, and mentors. What kind of information should you look for?

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

It was the first time the event was broadcast to the public, giving sports fans and collectors a unique opportunity to engage with Mahomes and get their hands on rare memorabilia. Being an investor means being prepared for the ebbs and flows of the startup ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Founder passes cost $199 and Innovator passes (for investors and other startup fans) cost $299. Buy a dual-event pass to learn and save even more (TC Early Stage – Marketing and Fundraising runs July 8-9 ). Here are just two examples of the people ready to help you move your startup dreams forward. PT) on February 27.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 15, 2021

Last week we announced that Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian will be speaking at our upcoming City Spotlight: Pittsburgh event. The event will be held on June 29. Event organizer Matt Burns will be speaking to Mayor Peduto about the challenges and successes in building up such an ecosystem.

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Startup Catalyst

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

She’s known for her awesome tweet game and for being at every event in the city but people often forget she’s also a prolific scholar and is actively involved in the goings on of her school and students. We could see that there was value in supporting students across the university to participate in this event.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 11, 2021

If you’re an early-stage founder (pre-seed through Series A), don’t miss this chance to save $100 on our two-day virtual event dedicated to helping you build a stronger startup. We’ve tapped some of the best startup ecosystem experts who will not only impart their wisdom, but they’ll also take and answer your questions.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2016

That’s money that fuels our startup ecosystems. There are even LP fund-of-funds who raise capital with a main marketing pitch of providing better access to direct investments.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 21, 2023

Start with our event app — it lets you find and schedule meetings with people who share your business goals. Networking at Disrupt also includes plenty of organic ways to meet, greet and create startup magic in a variety of settings: Deal Flow Café, our brand-new investor-to-founder networking area.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

most read Microsoft and AI: This week at a press event, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said that “it’s a new day for search.” Africa’s startup ecosystem: Last year saw record investments in African startups. Want it in your inbox every Saturday morning (which, not for nothin’, used to be cartoon time for this Gen Xer)?

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TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2022

For example, I was mistaken for an intern in multiple meetings and generally not taken too seriously at networking or industry events. It wasn’t unusual for founders to take calls mid-pitch or check their messages when it was my turn to ask questions. At the time, our path forward wasn’t always clear. Louis well.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Yeah, baby, we are ready to jump right into a jam-packed day dedicated to the growth and success of the entire early-stage startup ecosystem. You’ll find all the day’s programs, stage location and times listed in the Disrupt agenda and in the event app. TechCrunch Startup Battlefield presented by Capital Connect by J.P.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Pitch perfect, you might think. However, in early 2005 and before the company was incorporated, the concept was stress-tested at a “Shark Tank”-style event held at the Stockholm School of Economics and attended by the King of Sweden. “That was our loss for being too arrogant,” says Zennström.

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TechCrunch

JULY 20, 2022

ticket ahead of the event. Here’s the agenda , and these are the companies that are pitching at the event. I’ll have 50 million of those : Our long-estranged sibling Crunchbase raised $50 million to further develop its startup ecosystem database, Kyle reports. Maybe we are abuzz in Slack. Christine and Haje.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 13, 2020

Once a year, we create an event called ‘Recap’ to bring our Impact Hub family closer together. We do this by organizing panels on emerging topics in the entrepreneurial ecosystem with academic, business and startup leaders. Our birthday was 3 days of events filled with unique experiences. The next 5 years. .

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Angel Capital Association

AUGUST 13, 2021

When I started angel investing, I knew my objective was two-fold: I wanted to support the startup ecosystem in MN and I wanted to (eventually) have a good financial return on my investments. MY 2013 ANSWER TO “WHY?” One without the other would not be success for me. A lot of new things.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 25, 2022

Additionally, the top 30 startups selected will be eligible to receive an additional US$11,136 per team to settle down in Korea based on their “Demo Day” and settlement evaluation results. The Demo Day will be part of the largest startup event in South Korea – “COMEUP 2022.”

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in? The Vilnius startup ecosystem is mainly dominated by startups developing business management systems (B2B, SaaS) and financial technologies. The coronavirus crisis, in general, hasn’t affected the Vilnius startup ecosystem in the same way as the rest of Europe.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

The Angel Capital Association (ACA) Summit represents a beacon for black investors, founders, and high-growth startups. This event, heralded as the industry’s flagship, convenes a diverse community of new and experienced angel investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurial minds to explore critical topics and trends in angel investing.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Ann Arbor continues to be one of the top growing tech ecosystems around the country with some of the best startups to watch. Connectspace helps you create online and hybrid virtual events with end-to-end software. Mid-sized top startups in Ann Arbor. Connectspace. Workit Health.

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Jason Malki

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Strengthening Our Presence in the NYC Startup Ecosystem: New York City’s vibrant startup scene is where innovation meets opportunity. This involves actively participating in pitch competitions, where we can identify budding enterprises with high potential and offer our expertise.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Attend TechCrunch Live’s City Spotlight: Austin special event! TechCrunch Live is a free weekly event featuring investors, founders, and startups with the goal of helping entrepreneurs build better venture-backed businesses. Today, Austin is more than just the capital of Texas. It’s a city of unicorns and tech giants.

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