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Drumroll, please ... 🥁🥁🥁 It wouldn’t be a new year without a look back at some of the many incredible, inspirational, wow moments our founders experienced last year. Here's a snapshot of the hundreds of noteworthy moments Techstars founders had all year. 🥁🥁🥁 10. The coveted gold shirt was presented to 61 Techstars portfolio companies in honor of their 2022 exits! 9. BioticsAI (Techstars 2023) won TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield in September. 8. GlossGenius (Techstars 2015) earned a well-deserved spot on Forbes' prestigious Next Billion Dollar Startups list! 7. Chicago L train riders were treated to Aspen Buckingham’s enthusiastic pitch practice. 6. Zipline (Techstars 2011) CEO Keller Rinaudo Cliffton was featured in an episode of Bloomberg Originals’ Future ready to discuss how Zipline is making the future of drone delivery a reality. 5. Ariana Vargas, CEO STIGMA (Techstars 2022), took the field to throw the first pitch at a Chicago Cubs game! 4. 70,000 Super Bowl fans didn’t have to worry about period products because Aunt Flow (Techstars 2018) product dispensers were installed in all female bathrooms at State Farm Stadium. 3. Preply (Techstars 2015), the online language platform, was featured in Business Insider for its tremendous growth since its founding in 2012 to becoming one of the largest language platforms in the world. 2. Iroko Analytics (Techstars '22) was chosen to lead the First Somali Reforestation Carbon-Credit Plan Supported by the UN. 1. Pixxel (Techstars 2019) was named one of TIME’s best inventions of 2023. Pixxel is revolutionizing the space data industry with the world's highest-resolution hyperspectral Earth imaging satellites and advanced analytics. #VC #Founder #2023Recap #Entreprenuer #Techstars http://tsta.rs/WCBO50Qqb0p

🌟 Exciting Takeaways from the Ohio Venture Pipeline Mid-Year Review! 🌟 We're still buzzing from the insights and connections at the recent OVP event, and we're thrilled to share these highlights: • Impressive Funding — Ohio's startups have shown exceptional growth, raising $800M across 163 companies in the first half of 2024! 📈 • AI Leading the Charge — Artificial Intelligence continues to dominate, with AI companies securing a record 28% of VC funding in Q2 2024. 🤖 • Support for Startups — The increasing number of early-stage deals reflects strong investor confidence in Ohio’s burgeoning talent. 🌱 • More to Come — The energy doesn’t stop here—we’re planning more events to keep this momentum going! 🚀 📊 Event Deck Available — For those who want a deeper dive into the data and discussions, we’ve shared the event presentation deck by Jeff (J.D.) Davids. Check it out to relive the insights and prepare for what’s next! (https://lnkd.in/gwnQMS2Z) 👏 Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this event a success. Together, we’re pushing Ohio to the forefront of innovation. 👥 Connect and Contribute: Thoughts, ideas or questions? Comment below or send a DM. Your insights could lead our next big breakthrough. Engage with us today, and let’s shape tomorrow together! #OhioVenturePipeline #StartupOhio #VentureCapital #AI #Innovation Will Zell, Corey Myers, Tom Schoger, Patrick Klein, Ryan J. Beal, Jeff (J.D.) Davids, Mike Supeck

Techstars Boston Accelerator Demo Day! Congratulations to the 12 exceptional startups on your phenomenal achievements! Attending the Techstars Demo Day was a motivating experience, showcasing the incredible progress and pitches of 12 remarkable startups. As the co-founder of 3 RT Labs, I left with a profound sense of determination and purpose to join this amazing accelerator. I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to several individuals who made this experience truly special: Bryce Tully, I can't wait to hear more about Innerlogic and your mission to help measure success! I loved our talk and want to hear more about culture! Eda Erol, thank you for sharing your inspiring Techstars journey and introducing me to your incredible AI architecture tool! (Sophia Panova, take note! It's free... we'll sync later about it. 🙂) Kaveh Nedamat DDS, MBA , your passion for bridging knowledge gaps and strengthening trust through toothly.ai is truly admirable. Thank you for embodying the #givefirst attitude! Steve, your guidance and patience in answering my countless questions about Techstars were invaluable. Thank you for your time and wisdom! And to our amazing host, Kerty Levy, your sincere enthusiasm and kind words about Techstars were nothing short of inspiring. You rocked it! Techstars Demo Day provided a glimpse into a future filled with innovation, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. For 3 RT Labs, the path ahead is illuminated with possibility. We are committed to diving into the Techstars experience, ready to embrace the challenges and unlock our full potential. We can't wait to be a part of it! #TechstarsImpact #StartupJourney #givefirst

Mark your calendars for July 31st. We are heading to San Francisco for the AI-PitchForce & conference by PeopleConnect. This isn't just another tech gathering—it's a full day packed with unfiltered innovation. AI startups, the dreamers and doers, pitching their hearts out to a panel of sharp-eyed VC and Angel investors. We'll be there, in the thick of it, soaking up the genius and grit that define this industry! This is where the future gets made, and we want you with us on this journey. Keep an eye out for more update!  #Volumio #FutureOfTech #Innovation

💡 Are you one of Australia's next #Tech23 companies working at the intersection of #technology and #globalchallenges? 🌏 Applications are now open for CicadaxTech23 2024! CSIRO Cicada Innovations Main Sequence #changemakers #innovation #techforgood #startups #SMEs #TeamCSIRO

📣 Calling all Latinx founders! On October 1st, the SVB Catalyst 2045 team will be hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in San Francisco at the SVB Experience Center. Part of this event will include a pitch competition presented in partnership with Startup OS. In order to be able to pitch, you must meet the following criteria: • Silicon Valley Bank and StartupOS sponsored Pitch Days are open exclusively to early-stage startup teams. Our pitch competition looks to discover and support emerging segments (Latinx) founders building impactful companies • Must be early-stage (pre-seed or seed) in external funding • Must be 18 years or older at time of entry • Your startup must be a technology or SaaS-based company, have a viable, scalable product that is venture-backed/potential for venture backing • Must be based in the US • Startup must be incorporated to apply for the event You can find additional details and application at the below link. We're excited to host you and celebrate the Latinx/Hispanic community! 🎉 #Hispanic #HHM #HispanicHeritageMonth #Latinx #founders #tech #SaaS #SVB #startups #VC

A testament to Boston’s Startup Network: A founder shared her journey and thanks to Fidelity for Startups’ events, she met her lead investor and advisors. Just another example of Fidelity for Startups creating spaces for valuable connections. AI Report: https://lnkd.in/evS3U8Vq Full BSU Episode: https://lnkd.in/esiEiPfw Fidelity Investments | Kristen Craft | Fidelity Shoobx #AIReport #StartupThrills #AIReport #VerticalizedAI #Networking #StartupSuccess #AIReport #VerticalizedAI

CATAPULTING DEEP TECH FOUNDERS FORWARD 🚀   Last week, #Berlin became home to the top-tier of the European deep tech ecosystem. The top 170 early-stage Deep Tech startups, talented entrepreneurs, high-class investors and powerful coporate partners gathered for Deep Tech Momentum, all with one shared goal: to accelerate the growth of Deep Tech Startups across Europe.   In focus: Novel AI, Bio Builder, New Space & Dual Use and Climate 💫   3 days of innovation, collaboration, connections and some serious fundings lie behind us – want to sneak a peek? 👇   #startupberlin #cityofdeeptech

👋 Hi from #DeepTechMomentum - The go-to event for Europe's leading early stage Deep Tech founders, investors and corporates to accelerate and grow their businesses. 🚀 More than 600 participants are here, including some of Europe's leading Deep Tech founders and investors. 170 pitches on stage, 20+ top workshops, 50 of Europe’s premier Deep Tech funds, 100+ expert mentors, and 20 leading corporate partners for Deep Tech startups. The goal is to trigger over 50 million euros in investments for early-stage Deep Tech founders and facilitate more than 50 startup-corporate collaborations.   🎥 We are excited to see the final pitches today! Stay tuned for a recap video coming soon!   #startupberlin #cityofdeeptech #deeptechmomentum

3... 2... 1... 🚀 April 10th is THE Berkeley SkyDeck Investors' Day! Are you ready to dive into the future of people sensing? Come meet our team and explore the possibilities together! #BerkeleySkyDeck #InvestorsDay #FutureTech #UWB #DeepTech #Startup