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Startup Applications Now Open for 2018 AutoMobili-D Mobility Startup Expo in Detroit
AutoMobili-D is the perfect entry point for early-stage mobility startups to build up their networks with key influencers and decision-makers in the automotive mobility industry. The mobility startup expo at AutoMobili-D runs January 14-18, 2018 in downtown Detroit. For the second year in a row, Techstars Mobility [https://tedserbinski.com/
Hagerty Acquires Techstars Mobility Graduate Classics&Exotics
I’m excited to announce that Hagerty has acquired Classics&Exotics [http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hagerty-launches-driveshare---a-peer-to-peer-enthusiast-car-rental-community-300506952.html] . Classics&Exotics went through the 2015 Techstars Mobility Accelerator program [http://www.techstars.com/content/blog/announcing-the-first-class-of-techstars-mobility-driven-by-detroit/] . Hagerty is the world’s largest network for people who love cars and
Techstars Mobility Mentor Zaki Fasihuddin Shares Tips for how Corporations Can Work with Startups
Techstars Mobility Accelerator mentor Zaki Fasihuddin joins Volvo Cars as VP of Digital. Zaki has been an active corporate mentor in the 2015, 2016, and 2017 Techstars Mobility Accelerator programs.
Introducing the Techstars Mobility Class of 2017
Today I'm excited to introduce the 11 companies that will be a part of the Techstars Mobility Accelerator Class of 2017. We’re also announcing a new partnership with Rocket Fiber to bring gigabit internet to our office and house for founders. In addition, we’re welcoming three
The Future of Automotive Mobility will be Powered by Open Source Software
Automotive companies are shifting from bending metal to bending bits. Soon they will be offering software and services to complement their manufactured metal. In order to win in the market, they will need to embrace open-source software to build leverage and enhance their offering.
Why I love the Detroit startup scene
People often ask me, “Why did you move from San Francisco to, uh, Detroit?” The answer is easy.
Detroit's Mobility Startup Ecosystem on the Rise
New Corporate Partners and Office Mates Team Up with Techstars Mobility Accelerator I’m excited to announce that we have brought on four new partners for the Techstars Mobility Accelerator in 2017: next47 (the independent investment arm of Siemens) [https://www.next47.com/], Bosch [http://www.bosch.us/], InMotion (powered
Expanding Techstars Mobility Demo Day with Autoblog’s UPSHIFT Conference
In 2017, Techstars Mobility is partnering with Autoblog’s UPSHIFT conference to form a 2-day event focused on innovation that is driving the future of mobility, automotive, and transportation.
Unification is the Automobile Industry's Path to Mobility
The airline industry is a single-use service model for consumers. After all, our interests as consumers are about getting to our destination. At a local level, why don’t automobiles work the same way? Why is the customer experience so disjointed?
Strengthening Collaboration Between Startups & Automotive Industry in Detroit
On Dec 11, 2014, Bill Ford introduced Techstars Mobility to the world: the first startup accelerator program in North America to focus on the future of mobility, automotive, and transportation. You can watch part of this announcement here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bWTsnAJiz8]. Since then, we’ve been
