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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

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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

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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

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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

Detroit Auto Show

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

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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

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Hagerty Acquires Techstars Mobility Graduate Classics&Exotics

I’m excited to announce that Hagerty has acquired Classics&Exotics. Classics&Exotics went through the 2015 Techstars Mobility Accelerator program. Hagerty is the world’s largest network for people who love cars and collectible vehicles. Peter Zawadzki’s vision to build

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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. Applications are open through March 20. Click here to watch this video for a great overview of

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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

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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

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Joining Techstars in Detroit

My First 3 Years in DetroitNearly 3 years ago, I moved to Detroit from San Francisco. I joined Detroit Venture Partners as part of the founding team with Josh Linkner and Jake Cohen. Since then, Detroit Venture Partners has invested in 24 companies. Along

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Techstars Announces Techstars Mobility, Driven by Detroit

Written by Dave Drach Today, Techstars is announcing Techstars Mobility, driven by Detroit with our partners Ford Motor Company, Magna International and Verizon Telematics. Mobility and transportation are changing and we want to help the next generation of companies make it happen. Techstars is

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Detroit's Startup Tech Resurgence: Be Part of the Inaugural Tech Week

Detroit’s inaugural Techweek celebration will take place May 19-25th in downtown Detroit. Sign up here and be part of the largest tech conference for entrepreneurs in Detroit. Full disclosure: I am the Chairman of Techweek’s Detroit Executive Advisory Board. I’ll also

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MothersClick Acquired by Lifetime Networks

MothersClick.com and the rest of the ParentsClick Networkhave been acquired by Lifetime Entertainment. I’ve been working on this site and with Dietrich (CEO & founder) for over 2 years now. Through the ups and the downs we stuck to it, determined to

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I have left Lullabot

Yes, you read that right folks. I have indeed left Lullabot and have embarked on a new journey :-) Over the past year+, I’ve had a fantastic time working with everyone at Lullabot, watching and helping the company grow from its infancy to

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Leo talks about the new TWiT.tv site

At the end of last week’s TWiT episode, Leo and company talk about the new TWiT.tv site. A clip of that can be listened to below. Also last week on the Lullabot podcast, Jeff and I talked with Leo about his new

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My first 15 min of fame!

A few weeks back, Leo Laporte approached Lullabot about developing the new TWiT website. Well we gladly accepted, I mean, this is Leo! So I was put in charge of developing the new site, and deviating a bit from our usual consultant based contracts,

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