Inside a Techstars Accelerator
Oct 16, 12:00PM - 2:05PM EDT
Experience an exclusive event designed to give you firsthand insights into the accelerator journey and an opportunity to connect directly with the Techstars team.
Our Accelerator Teams have come together to curate unique sessions for you to learn more about their programs. You will be able to connect with them and learn details specifically about the program of your choice. This is a great opportunity to meet the teams before applications close, we encourage you to invite your cofounders.
About Techstars
Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world changing businesses. We have invested in more than 4,400 early-stage startups, our portfolio is as diversified as our 9,000+ founders are unique — from HealthTech and FinTech, to Web3 and CleanTech.
Look forward to...
A packed schedule
Get ready for two hours of accelerator content -
we’re really excited for you to meet the Techstars team.
Finding the right accelerator
With 10+ accelerator teams in one place, we're here to help you find the right Techstars program for your startup.
Not just watching
Live Q&As, in-session chat, and polls... thought this was going to be only about watching people talk? Think again.
Food for thought
Our speakers have curated a variety of topics for you to workshop live during the breakout sessions. Come with your questions prepared.
Meaningful connections
Be ready to meet other brilliant minds, exchange ideas, network and lay the foundations for new, fruitful partnerships thanks to our Networking area.
Extra content and recordings
You’ll have access to all recordings after the event is over, so you can go back an rewatch the sessions you didn’t catch live.
Schedule highlights
Sessions
Oct 16 12:00PM–02:05PM EDT
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/sBzAbzBafQOuoAzqiXhtLPoVgUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T16:00Z2024-10-16T18:05ZHelp DeskarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Help 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
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/PuxYglp51sCyB7EheVuipusdiUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T16:00Z2024-10-16T16:05ZWelcome to Inside a Techstars AcceleratorarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Welcome to Inside a Techstars Accelerator
Welcome, Agenda Overview and What to Expect
Stage
Oct 16 12:05PM–12:30PM EDT
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/UR2rwnVmATila1IrW2HvoCTdZUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T16:05Z2024-10-16T16:30ZFireside chat with David Cohen, Techstars Founder & CEOarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Fireside 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
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/9S8AN7mtcVYtTrSdKQgrTOovgUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T16:30Z2024-10-16T17:00ZFrom Vision to Execution: building a successful startuparcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030From 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
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/gitquTvkbjNqjD5tz8zutsOUfUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T16:30Z2024-10-16T17:00ZWhy Most Pitch Decks Don't Work and How to Ensure Yours DoesarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Why 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
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/54VZ5xvdeiXR5ihXmiZ87WlbWUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T16:30Z2024-10-16T17:00ZHow to Increase Your Chances of Getting into an AcceleratorarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030How 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
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/ykQmbhTRQlstsXENs6Re9P2U1UTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T16:30Z2024-10-16T17:00ZTop 10 Learnings From Working with 100+ Techstars FoundersarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Top 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
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/1gIJVNc3dUhRMucfrEX0U9moyUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T16:30Z2024-10-16T17:00ZFundraising in Web3arcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Fundraising 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
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/ai9DGLcX2N3ZFX5GPYH70OgEmUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T16:30Z2024-10-16T17:00ZBehind the Scenes on the Techstars Selection ProcessarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Behind 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
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/sSg175y3jWE2tGPWPIGm8YGRKUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T17:00Z2024-10-16T17:30ZHow to PitcharcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030How 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
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/9vecpgx0u3AIBbSYKvoArSqc9UTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T17:00Z2024-10-16T17:30ZFind the Right Techstars Program for YouarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Find 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
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/rYsNPJ9U3BVEsZs7dvLPJnMwwUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T17:00Z2024-10-16T17:30ZFrom University to StartuparcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030From 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
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/LR7vclJNwtGkKbublja457aRPUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T17:30Z2024-10-16T18:00ZFundraising and the Investor ProcessarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Fundraising 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
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/lE2QTIZ8D3INMIkoGhvMOnklxUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T17:30Z2024-10-16T18:00ZWorking with a Corporate PartnerarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Working 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
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/oPOYVXBY2Z401IKTxH4e3AZInUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T17:30Z2024-10-16T18:00ZFundraising for Your Hardware StartuparcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Fundraising 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
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/6P7ZyfzcTJyU7q2Ni1BlUJWqdUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T17:30Z2024-10-16T18:00ZBuilding in Healthcare - Founder AMAarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Building 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.
+1Stage
Oct 16 02:00PM–02:05PM EDT
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/vxzYn3m7wIxMO98lkkMrq1llpUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-10-16T18:00Z2024-10-16T18:05ZClosing RemarksarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Closing Remarks
Join the main stage for closing remarks.
Speakers
Anastasia Simon
Managing Director, Techstars WaterTech & Sustainability
Andrea Palten
Vice President of Marketing, Techstars
Anthony Alepra
Program Manager, Northwestern Medicine Healthcare Accelerator
Arthur Parens
Investment Analyst, Techstars Future of Food Powered by Ecolab
Brad Schnitzer
Managing Director, Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator
Christine Hong
Investment Manager, Techstars New York City Accelerator
Coko Eason
Program Associate, Techstars WaterTech & Sustainability
Dave Cass
Managing Director, Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator
Corinne Vargas
Founder and CEO, SMARTCharts
David Cohen
Techstars Founder & CEO
Felipe Rubio
Investment Associate, Techstars Economic Mobility Powered by Samvid Ventures
Gabriel Schlumberger
Managing Director, USC and Techstars Digital Economy Program
Gabrielle Rudd
Investment Associate, Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University
Hugh Mc Girr
Investment Principal, Techstars Web3 Accelerator
James Waring
CEO & Co-Founder, Somnea Health
Jessica Kaing
Pipeline Manager, Techstars
Kali Arduini Ihde
Director, Innovation, Northwestern Medicine
Keith Camhi
Managing Director, Techstars Economic Mobility Powered by Samvid Ventures
KJ Singh
Managing Director, Techstars New York City Accelerator
Leslie Wallick
Graphic Designer, Techstars
Lilliana Robinson
Accelerator Lead, Techstars San Francisco
Martin Beran
Global Email Marketing Manager, Techstars
Matthew Jaeh
Managing Director, Techstars Alabama Energytech Accelerator
Misti Cain
Venture Partner, Techstars Anywhere Remote Accelerator
Pete Townsend
Managing Director, Techstars Web3 Accelerator
Rae'Mah Henderson
Program Manager, Techstars Alabama Energytech Accelerator
Salvatore LoGrasso
Program Director, Innovation, Northwestern Medicine
Sarah Bain
Managing Director, Techstars Future of Food Powered by Ecolab
Sasha Green
Program Manager, Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator
Tim Grace
Managing Director, Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University
Trey Bowles
Managing Director, Techstars Anywhere Remote Accelerator
Vera Benkoil
Program Associate, Techstars New York City Accelerator