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You're getting downvoted which is unfortunate. I participated in TechStars (Cloud 2013), and yes while it is similar there are a number of things about it that
by yesimahuman 6y ago
You're getting downvoted which is unfortunate. I participated in TechStars (Cloud 2013), and yes while it is similar there are a number of things about it that are not quite like YC (disclaimer: I've not participated in YC but have interviewed a few times many years ago):
1) There is no PG or Jessica of TechStars. No PG essays, HN, or other magnet for technical would-be founders. No clear pitch to these founders that they can actually do startups!
2) There is no cohesive TechStars community. I think that's due to the "franchise" approach. They do try to help here but at this point the network isn't really valuable.
3) Partly due to the franchise approach, there is no outsized fundraising benefit since fundraising is localized to programs.