David Brown

David Brown, CEO and co-founder of Techstars, discusses the shift to virtual accelerator programs and the key strategies for sustaining success post-COVID. He shares insights on the ideal number of companies per cohort and the impact of remote models on global entrepreneurship. Brown highlights how personal relationships are often as vital as metrics in funding decisions and explains how Techstars selects mentors by prioritizing feedback from mentees. He also explores the potential for more entrepreneurs to emerge in a post-pandemic world and addresses the dynamics of B2B versus B2C startups.