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Introducing the 10 Startups Joining the 2020 MetLife Digital Accelerator powered by Techstars
Today, I’m pleased to announce the 10 startups joining the 2020 MetLife Digital Accelerator powered by Techstars. This year’s startup class is building solutions for financial wellness and engagement, helping customers and families save money, tackle debt, stay healthy, care for seniors and children, and close the racial
Introducing the Techstars Mobility Class of 2018
Today I’m excited to introduce the 11 companies part of the Techstars Mobility Accelerator Class of 2018. Every company part of the 2018 Class has a diverse founding team. Businesses span a wide range of mobility solutions from autonomous single rotor drones to applying machine learning to pedestrian intent
Accelerating Mobility Innovation Around the World
The access and ability for people and goods to move around the globe is unequally distributed. This a significant opportunity for not only investment but creating positive change in making the world a better place. Below are three Techstars Mobility startups making a global impact. On April 12, 2018, at
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
Mobility Innovation and Tech Startups Take Stage at the 2018 Detroit Auto Show
The 2018 North American International Auto Show is transforming. Classic automotive is making wave for future mobility: the fusion of software and services with manufactured vehicles. Nearly 200 brands, across industry incumbents, outside entrants, and emerging entrants demoed their technology. Read on for why this matters and the changes I
Meet the 11 Companies from the 2017 Techstars Mobility Accelerator Class
The 3rd Techstars Mobility Accelerator program culminated on Oct 18, 2017 with two demo day events. Combined, this was the largest single-day event focused on mobility startups in the world. It was a great ending to an amazing program driven by wonderful founders. Read on for a short program update,
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
Introducing the Techstars Mobility Class of 2016
Today I’m excited to introduce the 12 companies part of the Techstars Mobility Class of 2016. These startup companies are building automotive mobility technologies and services that enable people and goods to move around more freely. On September 8, 2016, we will be hosting our 2nd annual demo day,
One Entrepreneur’s Journey: Jon Rossi, 2015 Techstars Detroit Founder
Meet Jon Rossi: Founder and CEO of MyDealerService. Jon is one example of a passionate founder who has experienced the Techstars network in many different ways.
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