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Incubator for pay?
Say, I have:
An idea for a tech company / product, that I want to get realized.
Sufficient time, right now.
Seed capital, which I am willing also to spend on guidance.
Citizenship in a country in ...
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1 month startup for Y-Combinator/Techstars? [duplicate]
I am a software developer working full time in USA and my half paycheck is going to my startup that I just started this April 2013 (off shored to India - my home country). I am the Founder/CEO of this ...
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We are 4 tech guys that have almost a MVP for our project, would it be good to apply for an incubator?
We are working at our MVP (we can develop app, server & graphic).
We got a business model but no business plan because we don't have a marketing specialist.
There's one incubator program that ...
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Is it okay to shop around for incubators
I'm meeting with a local incubator tomorrow and I would like to know if it's okay to tell them I'm going to "shop around".
I want to talk to other incubators and see what they can bring to the ...
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Telefonica's incubator: Wayra. Too good to be true or am I missing others?
Wayra is an initiative regarding startups (theoretically not only tech) founded by telefonica in 2011.
Having started with the premises to form incubators only in 8 latin-american countries + Spain ...
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How to keep yourself motivated
I know many questions with same subject has been asked, i am asking this question after reading many of them.
I am working as an IT person to keep doing my day to day expenses but there is one idea ...
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Incubator Equity and Royalty?
I'm considering applying to a local incubator, and wanted some quick feedback regarding the following terms (assuming I get in). I've started by bootstrapping, and feel as though I need to dedicate ...
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Accelerator application, second interview round - what to expect?
We are applying to an accelerator program, and got past the first two rounds, including the interview. This answer was really helpful while preparing: What should we expect in an accelerator ...
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Can a firm buy itself?
Suppose you got scammed by an incubator, who is however apparently willing to sell his shares (which are now worth a couple times more than the initial injection (which effectively did nothing))
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Is nReduce a viable startup incubator relative to the more traditional models?
nReduce is pitched as a scalable, online startup that takes no equity and introduces startups to investors. Does anyone have informed, factual comparisons of this model relative to the more ...
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What are the technical facilities that a software-based Incubator should have?
What services should a software-oriented business incubator offer?
(E.g., high speed internet, etc.)
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Is it appropriate to drop-in at a startup incubator?
As an entrepreneur, when visiting a city with an active startup community, is it appropriate to drop in unannounced at one or more of the local incubators?
(Assuming you don't know anyone in the ...
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College Interns v/s Professional Developers?
We are currently facing a dilemma as to whether should we hire interns from colleges (as their summer vacations are about to start) or should we approach some professional guys to build our website?
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How successful are University hi tech Incubators?
How successful are University hi tech Incubators in terms of:
% That succeed for 1, 3, or 5 years (especially if we can compare this to non Incubated businesses)
Return on Investment (or, better, ...
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What “incubator culture” factors are critical to the success of a business incubator (or co-work environment)?
What are the "ecosystem" or "incubator culture" factors that are critical to the success* of a business incubator (besides the obvious technical services like high speed internet).
For example, how ...
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What should we expect in an accelerator interview?
Checked, but didn't see an answer to this:
My partners and I have applied to a NYC accelerator. They have invited us to do an in person interview to determine if our project is a good fit.
Aside ...
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Do most Business Incubator programs provide money for entrants to live on?
If you have a good enough idea and business model and get accepted into a business incubator program but happen to have zero dollars in your bank account, do most of those types of programs provide a ...
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Including a demo with your pitch email. Good or Bad?
Recently I've been emailing local VCs with accelerator/partner programs (With only "contactus" and no application forms) in order to apply.
The mail was the standard small bit a of background about ...
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Incubators in Los Angeles or Orange County
Does anyone know where I could find a (comprehensive) list of start-up incubators around Los Angeles or in Orange County? I already have some connections in the area, but most seem to be oriented ...
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At what point should we apply to an incubator?
General Question:
Given that incubators are focused on early-stage companies, how far along should a startup be before it applies for consideration by an incubator? How strong must the team (and ...
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How do we get mentor/advisor support for a new incubator program?
Few of us, recent MBA grads, just launched an incubator for start ups in consumer goods and B2B business services. Already have a small team and a few qualified companies in the first class of the ...
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Accepted into Startup Chile grant program, need advice
Our startup has recently been accepted into StartupChile (SUP).
If you don't know, they offer a 40K grant to launch over 6 months in Chile without claiming any equity in your project. Our team will ...
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Giving Equity to an Incubator
A new incubator has shown interest in my startup idea and are asking for 7% equity.
As this is the first time someone has asked for equity from me I'm not sure what exactly this entails.
Does this ...
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What are the pros and cons of incubating a new startup within a successful existing company?
I have a well thought out idea for a new startup. The startup will be unrelated to my current small company that is doing quite well.
My basic options are to incubate the new startup within my ...
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How are seed fund investments allocated from Early -Stage Venture Capitalist (Y-Com, TechStars)?
When you are accepted into an early-stage incubator and they give an investment of $18K, how do they expect you to allocate the funds? How much goes towards salary? Product Development? Sales & ...
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Should I give away my idea to an incubator program?
I'm considering applying my site, currently early in development, to YCombinator. Do I risk having my idea stolen by going through with the application process? They're asking very specific questions ...
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Are you using “Startup America” to help your startup?
StartUpAmerica was launched with much fanfare earlier this year by the White House, Steve Case, IBM, the Kaufman Foundation, and others.
Goal is to find ways to help create jobs in the private sector ...
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Acceptable Incubator Terms
I have seen the various documents the incubators (like Techstars Seed Funding Documents) have posted. These all represent follow on investments after their program.
What kind of terms can you expect ...
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Is there a list of incubators or startup communities that are based in Germany?
There are lots of lists of incubators around (eg please see OnStartups question 8614) however the majority are based in the US, with just a few in Europe.
(Please see OnStartups question 18887 for a ...
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Should I incorporate my project into a company?
I am working on a project which just finished its prototype, and will start internal testing soon.
There are 3 of members in my team, and we are considering of start trying AI or participating some ...
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Are startup incubators (YCombinator, CapitalFactory, TechStars) a good idea?
Most of us know by now about all the great programs and resources various startup accelerators or incubators offer. My question is, does it always makes sense to apply to one of these programs? is ...
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Are there any similar “firms” out there like Y Combinator
Are there any other firms similar to Y Combinator out there? Potentially in the southern California area? Or are they the main ones who offer this unique opportunity? Thanks
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Incubator - Equity for Software Development - how to structure
I have tried for years to find a business partner to work with - nothing has worked out. In the past year I wrote a plan by myself and was accepted to a local incubator. While I have an idea and ...
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How do I separate from my co-founder while in an innovation incubator?
I co-founded a start-up a year ago (currently in seed stage) and lately have been struggling with working with my co-founder. I'm burnt out from having to battle this person's behavior (poor work ...
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Are there cons to joining Y Combinator?
I have read so many interesting and positive things about joining Ycombinator, so many that it seemed like as if they had no negatives to joining them. I was hoping you could give me any insight into ...
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Is there an index of startup incubators around the world?
Is there a list of places like the YCombinator, CapitalFactory etc arranged by their geographic operating regions?
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Startup support/mentoring in Vancouver
CapitalFactory, Y-Combinator and TechStars are doing great job of helping startups to start up.
Does anybody know of a similar initiative in Vancouver, BC, Canada?
I am sure people from other regions ...
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Have any good tips for a TechStars application?
There are a variety of tips for YCombinator, but we haven't been able to find anything related to TechStars. Anyone out there have experience with them?
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What initial company structure do YCombinator startups use?
What company structure do the YCombinator folk create off the bat for successful applicants?
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Where's a good place for feedback on a YCombinator application?
A cofounder and I are putting together a proposal/application for the Winter 2010 YCombinator funding cycle (http://ycombinator.com/w2010.html). We'd really like to get feedback, who are good people ...
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Has anyone attended Founder Institute?
I applied for the winter 2009 DC Program. It sounds interesting and useful to learn all about starting a new venture. But would love to hear from someone who has attended previously.
