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  • Sessions

    Oct 16 12:00PM–02:05PM EDT

    Help Desk

    Need assistance? Hop into the Help Desk room and a Techstars staff member will assist you.

  • Stage

    Oct 16 12:00PM–12:05PM EDT

    Welcome to Inside a Techstars Accelerator

    Welcome, Agenda Overview and What to Expect

  • Stage

    Oct 16 12:05PM–12:30PM EDT

    Fireside chat with David Cohen, Techstars Founder & CEO

    Join us for an engaging fireside chat with the David Cohen, Techstars CEO, where they'll share insights on the entrepreneurial journey, what we look for in founders, and more. Moderated by Andrea Palten, Vice President of Marketing.

  • Sessions

    Oct 16 12:30PM–01:00PM EDT

    From Vision to Execution: building a successful startup

    Learn how to connect the dots from big vision through funding (and build real traction, align your team, and attract investors). Meet our team, and learn more about Techstars Economic Mobility Powered by Samvid Ventures.

  • Sessions

    Oct 16 12:30PM–01:00PM EDT

    Why Most Pitch Decks Don't Work and How to Ensure Yours Does

    Prepping your pitch deck? Learn some valuable tips about what to include and what to leave out in your pitch deck. Meet our team, and learn more about Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University.

  • Sessions

    Oct 16 12:30PM–01:00PM EDT

    How to Increase Your Chances of Getting into an Accelerator

    Ready for to join an accelerator program? Join this session to learn tips about how to stand out when applying to an accelerator program and meet the Techstars Anywhere Remote Accelerator team.

  • Sessions

    Oct 16 12:30PM–01:00PM EDT

    Top 10 Learnings From Working with 100+ Techstars Founders

    Join us for an insightful session where Brad Schnitzer, Managing Director of Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator, will share the Top 10 Learnings from working with over 100 startup founders, offering valuable lessons on entrepreneurship and navigating through startup challenges.

  • Sessions

    Oct 16 12:30PM–01:00PM EDT

    Fundraising in Web3

    Discover the strategies and best practices for successfully raising funds in the Web3 space, with expert insights from the Techstars Web3 Accelerator team.

  • Sessions

    Oct 16 12:30PM–01:00PM EDT

    Behind the Scenes on the Techstars Selection Process

    Ready to apply to Techstars? Join this session for an inside look at the selection process and meet the Techstars San Francisco team.

  • Sessions

    Oct 16 01:00PM–01:30PM EDT

    How to Pitch

    Join this interactive workshop designed to teach you effective strategies for delivering investor pitches, hosted by the Techstars Future of Food Powered by Ecolab team.

  • Sessions

    Oct 16 01:00PM–01:30PM EDT

    Find the Right Techstars Program for You

    Not sure which accelerator program to apply to? Join this session with the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator team to find the right fit, come with your questions and meet the team.

  • Sessions

    Oct 16 01:00PM–01:30PM EDT

    From University to Startup

    Unlock the secrets to making the leap from university to startup, with insights on innovation, funding, and building a business from the ground up. You'll also get an opportunity to meet the USC and Techstars Digital Economy Program team.

  • Sessions

    Oct 16 01:30PM–02:00PM EDT

    Fundraising and the Investor Process

    Join us to uncover the strategies behind successful fundraising and gain a deeper understanding of the investor process, presented by the Techstars New York City Accelerator.

  • Sessions

    Oct 16 01:30PM–02:00PM EDT

    Working with a Corporate Partner

    Join this session for insights and best practices on building successful collaborations with corporate partners to drive growth and innovation. You'll also have an opportunity to meet the Techstars Alabama Energytech Accelerator team.

  • Sessions

    Oct 16 01:30PM–02:00PM EDT

    Fundraising for Your Hardware Startup

    Explore the essentials of fundraising for your hardware startup and learn how to attract the right investors with the Techstars WaterTech & Sustainability team.

  • Sessions

    Oct 16 01:30PM–02:00PM EDT

    Building in Healthcare - Founder AMA

    Join us to explore the unique challenges and opportunities of building a successful startup in the healthcare industry, with insights from the Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator team.

  • Stage

    Oct 16 02:00PM–02:05PM EDT

    Closing Remarks

     Join the main stage for closing remarks.

Speakers

Anastasia Simon

Anastasia Simon

Managing Director, Techstars WaterTech & Sustainability

Andrea Palten

Andrea Palten

Vice President of Marketing, Techstars

Anthony Alepra

Anthony Alepra

Program Manager, Northwestern Medicine Healthcare Accelerator

Arthur Parens

Arthur Parens

Investment Analyst, Techstars Future of Food Powered by Ecolab

Brad Schnitzer

Brad Schnitzer

Managing Director, Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator

Christine Hong

Christine Hong

Investment Manager, Techstars New York City Accelerator

Coko Eason

Coko Eason

Program Associate, Techstars WaterTech & Sustainability

Dave Cass

Dave Cass

Managing Director, Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator

Corinne Vargas

Corinne Vargas

Founder and CEO, SMARTCharts

David Cohen

David Cohen

Techstars Founder & CEO

Felipe Rubio

Felipe Rubio

Investment Associate, Techstars Economic Mobility Powered by Samvid Ventures

Gabriel Schlumberger

Gabriel Schlumberger

Managing Director, USC and Techstars Digital Economy Program

Gabrielle Rudd

Gabrielle Rudd

Investment Associate, Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University

Hugh Mc Girr

Hugh Mc Girr

Investment Principal, Techstars Web3 Accelerator

James Waring

James Waring

CEO & Co-Founder, Somnea Health

Jessica Kaing

Jessica Kaing

Pipeline Manager, Techstars

Kali Arduini Ihde

Kali Arduini Ihde

Director, Innovation, Northwestern Medicine

Keith Camhi

Keith Camhi

Managing Director, Techstars Economic Mobility Powered by Samvid Ventures

KJ Singh

KJ Singh

Managing Director, Techstars New York City Accelerator

Leslie Wallick

Leslie Wallick

Graphic Designer, Techstars

Lilliana Robinson

Lilliana Robinson

Accelerator Lead, Techstars San Francisco

Martin Beran

Martin Beran

Global Email Marketing Manager, Techstars

Matthew Jaeh

Matthew Jaeh

Managing Director, Techstars Alabama Energytech Accelerator

Misti Cain

Misti Cain

Venture Partner, Techstars Anywhere Remote Accelerator

Pete Townsend

Pete Townsend

Managing Director, Techstars Web3 Accelerator

Rae'Mah Henderson

Rae'Mah Henderson

Program Manager, Techstars Alabama Energytech Accelerator

Salvatore LoGrasso

Salvatore LoGrasso

Program Director, Innovation, Northwestern Medicine

Sarah Bain

Sarah Bain

Managing Director, Techstars Future of Food Powered by Ecolab

Sasha Green

Sasha Green

Program Manager, Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator

Tim Grace

Tim Grace

Managing Director, Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University

Trey Bowles

Trey Bowles

Managing Director, Techstars Anywhere Remote Accelerator

Vera Benkoil

Vera Benkoil

Program Associate, Techstars New York City Accelerator