Startup Accelerators A Field Guide 1st Edition by Richard Busulwa, Naomi Birdthistle, Steve Dunn ISBN 9781119638605 1119638607

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ISBN 10: 1119638607
ISBN 13: 9781119638605
Author: Richard Busulwa, Naomi Birdthistle, Steve Dunn

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

Startup Accelerators A Field Guide 1st Edition Table of contents:

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

Index

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