3 Things I Tell Founders About Why They Should Go to Techstars FounderCon

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Sep 6, 2018 · 2 min read

by Ryan Kuder, Managing Director of Techstars Anywhere

Techstars offers an intense, 13-week mentorship-driven accelerator program. But the reality is that the accelerator is really just the beginning. It happens early on in your company lifecycle, but most of your company’s history happens after your Demo Day. The good news is: once you’re Techstars, you’re Techstars for life.

The single best way to continue to get the most out of being part of the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed (besides sending regular updates to your MD and your mentors) is to make sure you don’t miss FounderCon, our annual three day conference exclusively for Techstars founders past and present.

Here are the top three things I tell the founders I work with about why they should go to Techstars FounderCon:

  1. It’s a big family reunion. Remember the wins and struggles you shared with your peers during the accelerator program? Remember pitching in to help each other succeed? Remember the rush you shared with your Techstars classmates on Demo Day? Those relationships you built are real, but once the program is over and your companies all scatter to the wind, it can be hard to keep up with everyone. FounderCon is the perfect time to reconnect with your peers (and your MD and PM!) and catch up and see how everyone’s doing.
  2. All the meetings! Two of the highest value days of the year for Techstars alumni happen back to back at Techstars FounderCon: investor meetings and business development meetings. They’re two jam packed days of double opt in meetings with potential customers, partners, and investors. They’re there to meet with you! There’s no other opportunity you’ll find anywhere to pack as many high value meetings into a single trip like FounderCon.
  3. Meet new people. Your Techstars class was undoubtedly the best ever, but there are literally thousands of fellow Techstars founders who you haven’t met yet, and they’re all just as awesome. You can meet new people at birds of a feather meetups, regional meetups, social nights and founders-only parties, at the hotel after hours, at breakfast, at the airport. There’s no shortage of amazing people you don’t know who I’m sure you’d love to meet.

FounderCon is a unique experience that’s only for Techstars founders. It’s three days non-stop with all the Techstars you can handle. Bring your cofounders, reconnect with old friends, do deals, and meet great people. I hope to see you in Oakland in October!


Techstars Founders: Registration closes on September 14, so register now! Check your email for your invitation or reach out to your Techstars Managing Director.

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