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E1066: The Power of Accelerators E6 David Brown, CEO & Co-Founder of TechStars on leading the virtual accelerator trend, benefits of going global, sustained vs. temporary changes from COVID & more!

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Navigating Startup Dynamics Post-Pandemic

This chapter examines the role of startup accelerators like TechStars and Y Combinator, focusing on class size and participant engagement. It also explores the impact of the pandemic on startups, highlighting the challenges of pivoting and the psychological effects of the sunk cost fallacy. Furthermore, it addresses shifts in education and entrepreneurship, questioning traditional models in light of emerging opportunities and the evolving priorities of students and entrepreneurs.

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