Startup Accelerators, A Field Guide by Busulwa, Richard -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover About the Authors Acknowledgments Preface

Research for This Book How to Use This Book

Introduction

The Stages of Startup Evolution How Accelerator Programs Can Help Startups Accelerators versus Incubators, Investors, Government Programs, and Other Startup Ecosystem Institutions Notes

CHAPTER 1: The Emergence of Startup Accelerators

Emergence Ascendance Expansion Impact Future Notes

CHAPTER 2: What Happens in an Accelerator

Accelerator Programs Accelerator Curriculums Accelerator Co‐Working Spaces Accelerator Mentors Accelerator Program Managers Accelerator Weekly Check‐In Sessions Accelerator Advisors Demo Day Notes

CHAPTER 3: Is Your Startup Ready for an Accelerator?

What It Takes to Get into an Accelerator Accelerator Acceptance Criteria Common Accelerator Turnoffs When Are You Ready for an Accelerator? Can You Be Too Early or Too Late for an Accelerator? What If You Are Not Ready? Notes

CHAPTER 4: How to Prepare the Accelerator Application

Accelerator Acceptance Criteria versus the Accelerator Application The Accelerator Application Process The Accelerator Application Questionnaire Company Overview The Founders/Team The Product/Idea Progress Equity Other Common Accelerator‐Specific Criteria How Accelerator Applications Are Evaluated Notes

CHAPTER 5: How to Handle the Accelerator Interview

What Is an Accelerator Interview and Why Is It Important? The Interview Process and Interview Questions Accelerator Interview Questions What Can Go Wrong in the Accelerator Interview Common Tips and Traps Notes

CHAPTER 6: Should You Give Up Equity to Get into an Accelerator?

Equity as a Prerequisite to Getting into an Accelerator What Else Do Founders Give Up in Accelerator Term Sheets? Notes

CHAPTER 7: Choosing an Accelerator Program

Significance of the Decision to Participate in or Forgo Accelerator Programs Significance of the Accelerator Choice Decision What Makes Choosing an Accelerator So Challenging What Makes a Good Accelerator What Makes an Accelerator Right for a Startup How to Choose the Right Accelerator Notes

CHAPTER 8: How to Get the Most out of an Accelerator

Plan Ahead Clarify Priorities and Plan Your Time Show That You Are Committed Go Fast Get Customer Discovery and Customer Validation Right Get Strategy Right Get Legal Right Get Investment Ready or Raise Investment Perfect Your Pitching, Storytelling, and Business Communication Building Your Network within the Network Resolve Any Difficult Issues Maximize Learning Notes

CHAPTER 9: What to Expect after the Accelerator Ends

What Happens after the Accelerator Ends The Need to Maintain Momentum What to Do after the Accelerator Notes

Appendix: Founder Resource Directory

Resource Directory Overview Part 1: Founder Reflections Founder Reflection #1 Founder Reflection #2 Founder Reflection #3 Additional Founder Reflections Part 2: Accelerator Program Manager and Entrepreneurship Educator Reflections Accelerator Program Manager Reflection #1 Accelerator Program Manager Reflection #2 Entrepreneurship Educator Reflection #1 Entrepreneurship Educator Reflection #2 Part 3: Curated Accelerator Resources Resources to Help Founders Choose the Right Accelerator Resources to Help Founders Prepare Accelerator Applications and Plan for the Start of an Accelerator Resources to Help Founders Navigate Key Stages of the Accelerator Experience Examples of Leading Accelerators Globally by Region

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