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I have been following Brad Feld's blog longer than any other blog. For sure TechStar has a solid lineup and I am sure the entrepreneur pool is larger than what
by zaidf 20y ago
I have been following Brad Feld's blog longer than any other blog. For sure TechStar has a solid lineup and I am sure the entrepreneur pool is larger than what YCombinator and TechStar can support together meaning there shouldn't be any lunch stealing between the two.
My biggest problem at the moment with TechStar is their 5% non-negotiable valuation. I understand they want to keep it simple and totally respect that. But that does not take away the unfairness of things when you give the same valuation to a start-up that is already operating and a start-up that is only an idea. I am sure going forward they will adjust that.
-Zaid
- Elfan 20y agoIs there something you like particularly about his web log or other reason you have been following it? For reference here is where he introduces TechStars: http://www.feld.com/blog/archives/002136.html http://www.feld.com/blog/archives/002136.html Does anyone know what programs besides YC he is talking about?
- zaidf 20y agoThere was this traditional VC firm that started something modled after YCombinator. But even then, they required a business plan and fund minimum 250,000 so they must be targeting another audience than YCombinator. They were featured in Wall St Journal along with quotes from Paul Graham too if I remember right. I came across Brad's blog while reading a post where he stresses good UI. Since then I have found to enjoy his insights though at the moment I would say Brad's askthevc.com is a more useful read than feld.com
- prakster 20y agoElfan, perhaps you are referring to Charles River Ventures' $100K Quick Start Program: http://www.crv.com/AboutCRV/QuickStart.html http://www.crv.com/AboutCRV/QuickStart.html In my opinion, nothing comes close to YC's model.