POV

Mar 17, 2025

Congratulations on That National Press Feature! Now, Where Are the Startups?

Chris Heivly, Entrepreneur in Residence for Startup Communities at Techstars, talks about the importance of small, consistent actions over time to build a truly strong startup community.

Mar 10, 2025

A Founder, an Investor, and an Ecosystem Leader Walk Into a Bar… And Actually Listen to Each Other

Chris Heivly, Entrepreneur in Residence for Startup Communities at Techstars, shares how when founders, investors, and community leaders approach each other with empathy, the startup ecosystem becomes more than just a network.

Mar 03, 2025

How to Make ESOs Play Nice: Follow the Money

Chris Heivly, Entrepreneur in Residence for Startup Communities at Techstars, shares how entrepreneurial support organizations (ESOs) often don't collaborate effectively and how can we fix it.

Feb 24, 2025

Stop Being the Hero — Start Being A Force Multiplier

Chris Heivly, Entrepreneur in Residence for Startup Communities at Techstars, shares how to become a force multiplier in your local startup community.

Feb 12, 2025

Techstars Pulse of the Entrepreneur Survey: Optimism about the future is high despite the rigorous demands of entrepreneurship

Last fall, we surveyed a cohort of founders participating in Techstars accelerator programs and today we’re proud to present the results of the Pulse of the Entrepreneur Survey.