Equity Tips for founders thinking about doing a remote accelerator
Mar 31, 2021
Benjamin Croc, co-founder at BrioHR, shares insights on navigating the challenges of a remote accelerator after participating in Y Combinator. He discusses the benefits of staying local while managing extreme time zone differences. The conversation highlights the balance of maintaining team cohesion in virtual settings, fundraising during remote demo days, and valuable lessons for future founders on maximizing their accelerator experiences. Benjamin also touches on how BrioHR aims to enhance HR management for SMEs in Southeast Asia.
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Adam's Founder Journey
- Adam Alpert, Pangea.app co-founder, discovered his filmmaking passion in middle school using Final Cut.
- This led him to Brown University and eventually to founding Pangea.app, which helps the next generation freelance.
Remote Accelerator Benefits
- Consider a remote accelerator if your team is geographically distributed.
- Remote participation allows teams to stay together and work efficiently without relocation challenges.
Accelerator Forcing Function
- Accelerators provide a crucial forcing function, especially for founders transitioning from structured environments.
- The inherent deadline of Demo Day creates urgency and accountability in the often chaotic startup world.