The Startup Struggle Is Real
For nearly a decade, Techstars has helped hundreds of startups navigate the grueling, gritty and arduous process of starting a business. And yet there are common pitfalls that still exist today that are derailing the most promising companies. In this session, three Techstars Managing Directors and a Program Graduate will walk attendees through how to fix common flops to avoid the ultimate failure.
Presenters
Erika Trautman
Founder/CEO
Rapt Media
Erika Trautman, founder and CEO of Rapt Media is passionate about the evolution of online storytelling. With successful careers as a writer, producer, editor, and director, she understands the impo...
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Jenny Fielding
Managing Dir
Techstars
Fintech and IoT investor. NYC and SF based.
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Semyon Dukach
Managing Dir
Techstars
Semyon Dukach is the Managing Director of Techstars in Boston.
Prior to joining Techstars, Semyon was a prolific angel investor in Boston and a friend to the startup community.
Semyon made over...
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Troy Henikoff
Techstars/Managing Dir
Techstars
Troy Henikoff is a Managing Director of MATH Venture Partners.
Additionally, Troy is the Managing Director of Techstars in Chicago. Troy was a Co-founder of Excelerate Labs, which became Techst...
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