Brad Feld on “Give First” and the art of mentorship (at any age)

Admin12 months ago013 mins

Brad Feld has spent decades operating by a simple principle: Give without expecting anything in return. This philosophy goes beyond traditional pay-it-forward thinking, he says. It’s about helping others, knowing only that meaningful connections and opportunities will emerge organically over time if you do. The entrepreneur and VC, who began angel investing in the 1990s,…

Techstars increases startup funding to 0,000, mirroring YC structure

Techstars increases startup funding to $220,000, mirroring YC structure

Admin1 year ago02 mins

Techstars, a nearly 20-year-old startup accelerator, announced new terms for startups that enter its three-month program. The organization will now invest $220,000, which is $100,000 more than it offered previously, in companies starting with its fall 2025 batch. The capital will be divided into two components. The group is offering companies $20,000 in exchange for…