We will choose great founders who are proposing products that solve real problems or create meaningful innovations. For us, it’s about the team. Because of this reason, we’re less likely to accept single founder companies. The best things you can do to strengthen your application are:
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Round out your team with business, technical, and other necessary skills.
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Make progress on your prototype or product and reference it in the application.
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Show us you’ve really thought about your business and have gotten off your butt to do something about it.
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Demonstrate early traction or provide data points to validate your core assumptions.
Here are some tips about how to get accepted in the program:
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Weekly tip on improving your Techstars Application: The 140 character description
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How I Got Into Techstars, Was Almost Kicked Out, And Fought to Stay In
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3 Lessons from Getting Rejected (And Then Accepted) Into Techstars
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Why you should apply to Techstars (and my tips on how to get in)
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The Ultimate Guide For Getting Into Techstars NYC’s Spring Session