41 min
008: Do You Need a Startup Accelerator? | Kevin Koym The Longcut: A SaaS Business Podcast
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Takeaways: What to look for in a venture accelerator. Much of the value in the top-tier programs—the most famous and sought-after accelerators like Y-Combinator and TechStars—has to do with the halo effect. You'll have contact and mentorship opportunities with people who can really help move your business forward. Second-tier programs can also offer a lot of value in the community. Beware of programs whose primary emphasis is on the mechanics and structure of the business process.
Entrepreneurship is a skill that can be learned. The post-industrial economy is here. Many corporate jobs are migrating to outsourced skilled labor. This is going to necessitate the learning of very diverse skillsets by self-employed people and entrepreneurs who are working increasingly in a decentralized and meshed economic environment. Full Shownotes: https://thelongcut.fm/kevin-koym Links mentioned in this episode: TechRanch Austin Venture Forth.co @TechRanch KevinKoym.com @kkoym Kevin Koym on LinkedIn Youtube is the modern day Gutenberg press
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Takeaways: What to look for in a venture accelerator. Much of the value in the top-tier programs—the most famous and sought-after accelerators like Y-Combinator and TechStars—has to do with the halo effect. You'll have contact and mentorship opportunities with people who can really help move your business forward. Second-tier programs can also offer a lot of value in the community. Beware of programs whose primary emphasis is on the mechanics and structure of the business process.
Entrepreneurship is a skill that can be learned. The post-industrial economy is here. Many corporate jobs are migrating to outsourced skilled labor. This is going to necessitate the learning of very diverse skillsets by self-employed people and entrepreneurs who are working increasingly in a decentralized and meshed economic environment. Full Shownotes: https://thelongcut.fm/kevin-koym Links mentioned in this episode: TechRanch Austin Venture Forth.co @TechRanch KevinKoym.com @kkoym Kevin Koym on LinkedIn Youtube is the modern day Gutenberg press
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelongcut-fm/message
41 min