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Techstars is a seed accelerator based in Boulder, Colorado, that was created in 2006. As of 2019, the corporation has admitted over 1,600 businesses into its programs, totaling $18.2 billion USD in market capitalization. Just about 1% of the over 17,000 applicants are selected. Every year, we choose over 500 early-stage startups to participate in one of our three-month mentorship-driven accelerators, in which we spend $120,000 delivering hands-on mentoring and lifetime access to the Techstars network.You'll be a member of the Techstars culture for the rest of your life once you're accepted into an accelerator. With exposure to a professional community of entrepreneurs, partners, advisors, and market leaders, you will grow your company and network.

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$1M to $5M
Multiple locations
Investing Companies
2006

Departments

What departments Techstars employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
Counselors68.2%
other occupation21.2%
Management10.6%
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Similar companies

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500 Startups
Investing Companies
Small size
AngelList
Internet Publishing & Other Companies
Small size
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Team

Professional experience

Professional Growth

How many years of experience do Techstars employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Techstars: Newcomers: 10%, Experiencers: 9%, Experts: 20%, Veterans: 61%. Techstars employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Professional Growth

Where did Techstars employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Techstars: Amazon, Capital Factory, Founder Institute. Typical Techstars employees have worked at Amazon.
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Amazon
Capital Factory
Founder Institute

Professional Growth

What industries did Techstars employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Techstars: Computer Systems Design Companies, Consulting Companies, Software Publishing Companies, Design Firms, Advertising / PR Agencies. Techstars employees most likely come from a Computer Systems Design Companies industry background.
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Professional Growth

Where did Techstars employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Techstars: Small: 55%, Medium: 12%, Large: 33%. Most Techstars employees have previously worked at small companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at Techstars study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at Techstars study?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Northwestern University
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at Techstars?
Time employed at Techstars: <1: 20%, 1-3: 48%, 4-8: 28%, 9-13: 4%, 14-20: 0%, 20+: 0%. Most Techstars employees stay with the company for 1-3 years which is the same as the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does Techstars rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Techstars: 79.2% Male and 20.8% Female. Age ratio at Techstars: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 20%, 31-40: 39%, 41-50: 30%, 51-60: 10%, 60+: 1%. Techstars rates - 9.2% less female than the industry average. Most Techstars employees are 31-40, which is on par with the industry median age range.
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Professional Growth

What are the top roles at Techstars?
Top roles of Techstars: Mentor, Managing Director, Advisor, Program Manager, Associate. The top role at Techstars is Mentor.
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Mentor
Managing Director
Advisor
Program Manager
Associate

Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does Techstars rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Techstars: very low. Techstars ranks very low for career advancement which is below the industry average.
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Professional Growth

What companies do Techstars employees go on to work at?
Future employers of Techstars: Amazon, Facebook, Google, MergeLane, Microsoft Corporation. People who work at Techstars most typically go on to work for the Amazon.
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Amazon
Facebook
Google
MergeLane
Microsoft Corporation