Networking and personal mentorship are key to any Techstars program, as startup founders look to hone their product and their pitches in front of potential investors. Now that Techstars Atlanta…
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Here Are The 10 Startups Just Announced For the 2020 Techstars Atlanta Class
by Mike Jordanby Mike JordanIn a just-released announcement, Techstars Atlanta Managing Director Dave Payne has named the 10 startups selected for the 2020 Class of Techstars Atlanta in Partnership with Cox Enterprises. The six-month…
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In an announcement that speaks to the women’s entrepreneurial organization’s core principles and mission, LaunchPad2X USA has announced that Christy Brown has been named president. “I cannot be more fortunate…
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Cox Enterprises Launches Second Techstars Accelerator In Atlanta, This Time Focused On Social Impact
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinThree years ago, Cox Enterprises brought the Techstars accelerator to Atlanta, launching a local chapter of the global entrepreneurship program. Since then, the program has launched 30 early-stage startups, encouraged…
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Women Business Accelerator LaunchPad2X’s New Executive Director: “I Want to Help Grow Millionaires”
by Muriel Vegaby Muriel VegaA common theme Alicia Scott reiterates when talking about entrepreneurship is connections. The new executive director of women-focused business accelerator Launchpad2X believes that connections, from advisors to other founders, can…
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Techstars Partners With digitalundivided to Increase Startup Diversity Across Network
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinGlobal accelerator program Techstars has been committed to leading the startup world in discussions about diversity — or lack thereof — in entrepreneurship. In 2015, they announced a far-reaching diversity commitment,…
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New Managing Director Dave Payne On His Vision For the Future of Techstars Atlanta
by Holly Beilinby Holly BeilinSince startup accelerator Techstars entered the Atlanta ecosystem three years ago, the local tech ecosystem has seen both direct and indirect impact. The quantifiable outcomes have already proven impressive: Techstars…
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Another transportation company is getting into the startup space, as Volvo Financial Services (VFS) announces its new ‘iLabX‘ accelerator program and innovation lab, based at headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina.…