Over the last few years, TechStars has indirectly touched my life in many ways: I was CEO of IntenseDebate, a TechStars graduate; I have invested in a few TechStars companies; I have met some incredibly great entrepreneurs that I continue to mentor and interact with years after the first introduction; I have met a large number of other mentors, and been mentored by many of them; and I have become part of a vibrant community of entrepreneurialism. The impact on me has been profound.
The demonstration of the power of a vibrant entrepreneurial community was not lost upon the rest of the world, either. As news of TechStars, its results, and its community-transforming effects spread around the world, TechStars’ founder David Cohen began to get large numbers of inquiries asking if TechStars could help create something similar in their community.
At the end of last year, David asked if I would help lead the effort to help grow other entrepreneurial communities. I thought about it briefly before giving a resounding “yes!” answer. Here’s why I jumped at the opportunity:
Rarely in my career have so many things that I’m passionate about been so coincident in a single job, and I’m very excited about this opportunity!
Bring on the entrepreneurs!
That sounds like an amazing and fun opportunity! I can't wait to hear the details.
Tom, can't wait to get going on the good stuff! See you in a few hours in Boulder.
-Alex Farcet