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Startup Accelerators: A Field Guide
The must - read guidebook for entrepreneurs looking to get into accelerator programs and to build and scale their startups with speed
Accelerator programs have become one of the most powerful and valuable resources for entrepreneurs seeking to learn rapidly, build powerful networks, raise capital, build their startups and do this at speed and scale. In recent years, the number of accelerator programs around the world has grown at an incredible rate, propelling startups such as AirBnB, Uber, DropBox, Reddit, and others -- many to billion-dollar valuations. The number of accelerators, the differences in accelerator program offerings and the unique benefits and costs of different accelerator locations makes choosing the right accelerator a challenge. Selecting the wrong accelerator, failing to be accepted in the right one, or not fully taking advantage of all the accelerator has to offer can be costly, sometimes fatal. With the stakes so high, entrepreneurs need to understand all their options, choose carefully and do the right things to maximize their chances of success.
Startup Accelerators is the go to guide for any entrepreneur, providing a firsthand look into the acceptance criteria and inner workings of different accelerator programs. Written by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, this indispensable resource explains what different accelerator programs offer, how to get accepted, what to do during the program, how to raise money during accelerators, what to do after the program ends, and much more. Packed with real-world case studies and advice from leading experts on startup accelerator programs, this one-stop resource provides step-by-step guidance on the entire accelerator process.
Reveals how accelerators help founders navigate different challenges in the startup journey Describes the differences in the benefits and costs of different accelerator programs Explains how to prepare accelerator applications Discloses what actions to take during an accelerator to make the most of it Depicts case studies of entrepreneurs' accelerator applications, experiences and outcomes across different accelerators Features interviews with accelerator program managers, founders who went through accelerators, and investors in companies going through or having gone through accelerators Includes insightful data and reflections from entrepreneurship education researchers and academics Startup Accelerators: A Field Guide will prove to be invaluable for startup founders considering or going through accelerators, as well as aspiring entrepreneurs, educators, and other startup accelerator stakeholders.
Accelerator programs have become one of the most powerful and valuable resources for entrepreneurs seeking to learn rapidly, build powerful networks, raise capital, build their startups and do this at speed and scale. In recent years, the number of accelerator programs around the world has grown at an incredible rate, propelling startups such as AirBnB, Uber, DropBox, Reddit, and others -- many to billion-dollar valuations. The number of accelerators, the differences in accelerator program offerings and the unique benefits and costs of different accelerator locations makes choosing the right accelerator a challenge. Selecting the wrong accelerator, failing to be accepted in the right one, or not fully taking advantage of all the accelerator has to offer can be costly, sometimes fatal. With the stakes so high, entrepreneurs need to understand all their options, choose carefully and do the right things to maximize their chances of success.
Startup Accelerators is the go to guide for any entrepreneur, providing a firsthand look into the acceptance criteria and inner workings of different accelerator programs. Written by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, this indispensable resource explains what different accelerator programs offer, how to get accepted, what to do during the program, how to raise money during accelerators, what to do after the program ends, and much more. Packed with real-world case studies and advice from leading experts on startup accelerator programs, this one-stop resource provides step-by-step guidance on the entire accelerator process.
Reveals how accelerators help founders navigate different challenges in the startup journey Describes the differences in the benefits and costs of different accelerator programs Explains how to prepare accelerator applications Discloses what actions to take during an accelerator to make the most of it Depicts case studies of entrepreneurs' accelerator applications, experiences and outcomes across different accelerators Features interviews with accelerator program managers, founders who went through accelerators, and investors in companies going through or having gone through accelerators Includes insightful data and reflections from entrepreneurship education researchers and academics Startup Accelerators: A Field Guide will prove to be invaluable for startup founders considering or going through accelerators, as well as aspiring entrepreneurs, educators, and other startup accelerator stakeholders.
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368 pages, Hardcover
Published January 29, 2020
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April 11, 2020
Fantastic, can’t recommend this book highly enough. I would consider this book essential if you’re considering entering an accelerator program (or want to learn more about them!). It steps out everything you need to know, from things to think about before you even start looking, right through to how to make your best pitch to get into a program and the practical considerations once you get an offer. It even lets you know the exact process from start to finish so there are no surprises as you go through, and has extracts from the authors submissions to programs where they were successful.
What i found most impressive about the book is that it isn’t just opinions - every claim or fact cites a reference that you can unpack further or seek out more information.
What i found most impressive about the book is that it isn’t just opinions - every claim or fact cites a reference that you can unpack further or seek out more information.
February 16, 2020
This book is a must-read for any entrepreneur considering a startup accelerator. The authors have provided a comprehensive guide into the key information every participant should know, and the insights they have provided from former accelerator participants themselves makes this book very valuable. This is definitely a field guide that you will keep referring to on the entrepreneurial journey!
January 21, 2020
Reviews for Startup Accelerators; A Field Guide
"This book provides insight into what an accelerator is, how it can help your startup, and how you get into one. It helps to demystify the process and answers many lingering questions a young startup entrepreneur may have. A good read for sure!"
―Jindou Lee, 500 Startups Accelerator Alumni; Co-Founder, HappyCo
"Accelerators are a proven model for accelerating startup development―this book guides the startup all the way from accelerator application right through to demo day and helping raise funding after the program has finished."
―Al Pappas, Accelerator Mentor; Former CIO, Adobe Inc.
"Nicely structured, balancing the theoretical and practical with real world examples from the co-author. As a business person who experienced a start-up in an accelerator in their earliest days, and also as a mentor, I firmly recommended this as a condensed guidebook to the process."
―Paul Cummins LL B (Hons), Lawyer; Startup Mentor
"If you're weighing up the options for yourself, or just need a comprehensive breakdown of how accelerators work, this is the book for you".
―Murray Galbraith, Head of Innovation, Cohort; Entrepreneur in Residence, Gold Coast (AUS) Health and Knowledge Precinct
"This book provides insight into what an accelerator is, how it can help your startup, and how you get into one. It helps to demystify the process and answers many lingering questions a young startup entrepreneur may have. A good read for sure!"
―Jindou Lee, 500 Startups Accelerator Alumni; Co-Founder, HappyCo
"Accelerators are a proven model for accelerating startup development―this book guides the startup all the way from accelerator application right through to demo day and helping raise funding after the program has finished."
―Al Pappas, Accelerator Mentor; Former CIO, Adobe Inc.
"Nicely structured, balancing the theoretical and practical with real world examples from the co-author. As a business person who experienced a start-up in an accelerator in their earliest days, and also as a mentor, I firmly recommended this as a condensed guidebook to the process."
―Paul Cummins LL B (Hons), Lawyer; Startup Mentor
"If you're weighing up the options for yourself, or just need a comprehensive breakdown of how accelerators work, this is the book for you".
―Murray Galbraith, Head of Innovation, Cohort; Entrepreneur in Residence, Gold Coast (AUS) Health and Knowledge Precinct
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