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Expanding My Investment Thesis to Run the MetLife Digital Accelerator powered by Techstars
I'm staying in Detroit. I'm staying at Techstars. And now I'm running the Techstars powered MetLife Digital Accelerator. With this new program, comes my expanded investment thesis: technologies that make, move, and manifest in our daily lives. Continue reading for my expanded investment thesis
Bosch Acquires Techstars Mobility Graduate SPLT
Today, I’m delighted to announce that Bosch has acquired SPLT. Splitting Fares, (aka “SPLT”), went through the 2015 Techstars Mobility Accelerator program. Bosch, the world’s largest automotive supplier and corporate partner to Techstars Mobility, has created a new Connected Mobility Solutions division to house the SPLT team and
Techstars Mobility and 3 Portfolio Companies Make History at North American International Auto Show
Today, for the first time in the show’s 100+ year history, three early-stage technology startups are making press announcements at the North American International Auto Show. On January 15, 2018, three Techstars Mobility startups made history as the first early-stage startups to take the main press stage. Spatial announced
Announcing the 19 Mobility Startup Pitch Competition Finalists at AutoMobili-D
Announcing the 19 mobility startups selected as finalists for the AutoMobili-D 2018 startup pitch competitions. These pitch competitions will be held on January 16, 2018 at the Detroit Auto Show. Today, I’m delighted to announce the 19 mobility startups selected as finalists for the three mobility startup pitch competitions
The 57 Mobility Startups Coming to AutoMobili-D 2018
Detroit is transforming from the Motor City to the Mobility City. Anchoring this transformation is AutoMobili-D, part of the Detroit Auto Show. Techstars Mobility in partnership with the Detroit Auto Show is attracting mobility startups from around the world to Detroit. Read on for the full list of the 57
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 Kicks Off Second Year of Accelerator Program in Detroit
I’m excited to announce that we’ve opened applications for the 2016 class of Techstars Mobility. You can apply online by going to techstars.com/apply [http://www.techstars.com/apply/]. Applications are open through March 20. Live from CES 2016 To kickoff the 2016 program, I’m at
Announcing the 2015 First Class of Techstars Mobility, Driven by Detroit
Today, I’m excited to announce the first class of Techstars Mobility, driven by Detroit. These 10 companies are excellent representatives of the future of mobility. They each demonstrate technologies addressing the movement of people, goods, and services. To help us create a world-class mobility program, we’ve partnered with
McDonald’s, Honda R&D Americas, Inc. and Dana Holding Corporation Join as Partners in Techstars Mobility, driven by Detroit
Today we’re excited to announce three new partners in Techstars Mobility, driven by Detroit. McDonald’s, Honda R&D Americas, Inc., and Dana Holding Corporation will join existing partners Ford Motor Company, Magna International and Verizon Telematics to help 10 startup companies drive towards the future of mobility