What does a startup accelerator do and why does a founder or founding team need one? Today, you’ll find out as you listen to an interview with Isaac Kato, managing director at Techstars Seattle. Listen in to learn what a startup accelerator actually does, why founders want it, and what founders can do to pique the interest of a startup accelerator like Techstars.

Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode:

Isaac’s role and background
What a startup accelerator is
The main selling point of a startup accelerator for founders
What someone can do to stand out with their idea
The questions answered by traction and what kind of traction Techstars is looking for
Founder/market fit
Industries that Isaac is interested in
Applications of virtual worlds
Isaac’s experience with Stanford and Harvard
What Isaac is thinking about as he takes on new things
Isaac’s work in Iceland
Helping founders with critical thinking

Resources:

Isaac Kato on How to Decide What To Work On, Selling Startups, & Raising $200M (#20)