The automotive industry has been massively disrupted by startups using new technologies such as electric cars and autonomous vehicles. The leaders driving these changes are pushed by a desire for sustainable development and innovative solutions. Their startup companies are also very small and nimble as compared to established companies. This…
Many people automatically think of Silicon Valley when you mention the word startup. The advanced infrastructure, engineering culture and prevalence of talented individuals make the area a solid location to launch a startup business. Additionally, there are a lot of opportunities to use technology in growing sectors such as health…
When you hear the word startup you would probably think about technology, silicon valley, and venture capital. However, many people misuse the term and have the wrong idea about what startups really are. Today we will burst all the myths surrounding startups so that by the end of this article…
Phoenix, Arizona is one of the best places to launch a startup in 2020. Other than the great weather and growing population, it is also an affordable city with numerous tech companies that include several video game companies. If you run a small startup, you can easily find affordable coworking space…
There is no longer an excuse for you not to invest in a startup before it becomes a successful public liability company. Due to a 2016 change in crowdfunding regulations by the Securities and Exchange Commission, it is now possible for a non-accredited individual to invest in a private startup…
NOTE: If you want to see the pitches from Demo Day live, you have one more chance. Tuesday September 9th at 6:00pm we will be holding Community Demo Day at the Northwestern Law School Auditorium. There are still tickets available, but you should register quickly!! -> Community Demo Day Registration Here…
The Techstars Chicago 2013 class is officially finished! We celebrated this year’s class with our Demo Day event, which brought in more than 500 investors, mentors and entrepreneurs. The energy in the room was vibrant, exemplifying the growing entrepreneurial community in Chicago. Some say it was our best event yet.…
It is not always obvious just how much work goes into putting on a three month program like TechStars Chicago. We started ramping up in January getting ready for applications to open February 1st and will finally slow down a bit around Thanksgiving. A program like this could never come…