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Q&A with SPIDR – Data-Driven Policing

In this post we are talking to Rahul Sidhu, co-founder and CEO of SPIDR, Techstars ’15 company from Los Angeles. 1. What is SPIDR in 140 characters? We transform law enforcement agencies into data-driven police organizations. 2. Why did you start the company? I was formerly a police officer who lived through the frustrations of […]

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Q&A with GreatHorn – cloud security platform

In this post we are talking to Kevin O’Brien, co-founder and CEO of GreatHorn , Techstars ’15 company from Boston. 1. What is GreatHorn in 140 characters? GreatHorn is a new kind of cloud security platform makes email safer by preventing spear phishing and credential theft attacks in realtime. 2. Why did you start the […]

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Thank you, Founders!

I consider myself lucky, and very fortunate. Sure, I work super hard, but I am lucky and thankful for things I have. The top list of things I am thankful for is this: My family Coming to US in 1991 My genes (both grandpas are really smart) Since coming to US, I’ve had a truly remarkable […]

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Q&A with Impact Health – Buy Health Insurance Online

I am running a series of posts on my blog called 8 questions for a Techstars Company. In this post we are talking to Christine Carrillo, co-founder and CEO of Impact health, Techstars ’15 company from Los Angeles. 1. What is Impact Health in 140 characters? Impact Health helps consumers select and buy optimal health […]

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Win a ticket to Techstars NYC Fall 2015 Demo Day on December 17th

We have an exciting Techstars NYC Demo Day coming up. 14 companies that started Techstars NYC program in September will be graduating on December 17th. The event will take place at the beautiful Skirball center at NYU. We are expected over 300 investors, 200 mentors, hundreds of alumni and members of community. Fred Wilson, Managing […]

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Q&A with Homemade – tools for home cooks to sell on mobile

I am running a series of posts on my blog called 8 questions for a Techstars Company. In this post we are talking to Nick Devane, co-founder and CEO of Homemade, Techstars ’15 company from New York. 1. What is Homemade in 140 characters? Homemade is an easy way for cooks to sell food from […]

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Q&A with Gorgias – helpdesk automation software

In this post we are talking to Romain Lapeyre, co-founder and CEO of Gorgias, Techstars ’15 company from Paris, France. 1. What is Gorgias in 140 characters? Gorgias is a helpdesk software that makes agents 2 times more efficient. 2. Why did you start the company? My co-founder Alex and I both worked in customer […]

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What Techstars Founders Learned from Seth Godin

We are incredibly fortunate to have stellar guests & speakers at Techstars. This past week Seth Godin, best selling author and marketing guru, gave a talk that founders been raving about since. Seth is magical. He is incredibly insightful. He is thought provoking. He is funny. He makes things simple. He breaks through the clutter. […]

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What Techstars NYC Founders are Learning in the Program

This week we are right in the middle of Techstars NYC Fall 2015 program. The founders are actively working with mentors on growing their businesses every single week. We asked the founders what they learned so far. The result is this chock-full of gems & insights from our talented Techstars entrepreneurs. Enjoy! Susannah Vila is […]

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My interview with David Lerner for Venture Studio

I had a blast talking to David Lerner about Techstars NYC and startups. Check out the interview below and visit http://venturestudio.org for more episodes.