THE UNICORN FACTORY: STARTUP ACCELERATORS

In this engaging panel from Investment Week 2024, leaders from top accelerators share insights into the strategies, resources, and mentorship that transform startups into scalable, fundable businesses. Whether you're an early-stage founder, seasoned entrepreneur, or startup enthusiast, this discussion explores how accelerators help navigate the challenging journey from idea to unicorn status. Key Topics * Comparing accelerator Models: Techstars, corporate accelerators, and university incubators. * The value of mentorship, networks, and capital in accelerating growth. * Unique approaches to founder development and the importance of resourcefulness. * Lessons learned from building and scaling successful startups through accelerator programs. 🎤 Featuring Ahed Mirza || Investor, TechStars LA || https://www.techstars.com/ D. Patrick Pettay || CFO/COO & Head of Venture Growth, Up.Labs || https://www.up.labs/ Jason D'Mello Ph.D. / Associate Professor & Director, Business Incubator, Loyola Marymount University || https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmello/ Joshua Lee || Founder, Ardius (Acquired by Gusto) || https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuaylee1/ 📍 From Investment Week 2024 https://startupstarter.co Register for Investment Week 25: https://lu.ma/investment-week25