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The Techstars Mafia
2,506 people came through Techstars and went on to found or lead other companies.
Michael HealanderTechstars Detroit Accelerator 2019Founded Airspace LinkWill FoussierTechstars Boston Accelerator 2019Founded AceUpKATE WILLIAMSTechstars Workforce Development Accelerator 2020Founded Grasshopper KidsPhil TerrillThe Minnesota Twins Accelerator by Techstars 2021Founded SoleSafePrashanth PollishettyThe Minnesota Twins Accelerator by Techstars 2023Founded Sports VisionColby TakedaTechstars Space Accelerator 2022Founded Pear SuiteVishnu IndukuriTechstars Chicago City Accelerator 2018Founded TralaZeeshan ZiaTechstars Seattle Accelerator 2020Founded RetrocausalRobin Sho MoserComcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator Powered by Techstars 2018Founded eyecandylabNeha KesarwaniTechstars New York City Accelerator 2018Founded VertoeSteffan DonalTechstars Space Accelerator 2017Founded LivChristopher LeeThe Heritage Group Accelerator powered by Techstars 2019Founded AquaRealTimeJessica MeherStartup Advisor & MentorFounded WondermentAdrian RandsTechstars London Accelerator 2013Founded QuanTemplateAndrew CarterTechstars Anywhere Accelerator 2017Founded SmallholdShanel FieldsBoard MemberFounded MD AllyLaurin LeonardTechstars Impact Accelerator 2019Founded R3 ScoreTamara LeighTechstars Future of Food Powered by Ecolab 2018Founded EIO DiagnosticsJeremy SchielTechstars Starburst Space Accelerator 2019Founded Orbit FabScott GallantTechstars New York City Accelerator 2016Founded Forestry.ioMargus ErnitsNew York Barclays Accelerator, powered by Techstars 2015Founded RangeForceDieumerci ChristelTechstars Austin Accelerator 2021Founded EnlightappKaryl FowlerTechstars MentorFounded TransmuteJulia SomerdinTechstars '20 startup cohortFounded LabbyBryson NoblesTechstars Music Accelerator 2021Founded Music Tech WorksJarrett HinesTechstars Music Accelerator 2021Founded Music Tech WorksMuriel ClausonTechstars New York City Accelerator 2020Founded AnthillHarley BlakemanTechstars Workforce Development Accelerator 2020Founded Honest JobsAnik KhanTechstars Atlanta powered by Cox Enterprises 2019Founded MaxRewardsAchal PatelTechstars Anywhere Accelerator 2020Founded Cabinet HealthRahul ChipalkattyAir Force Accelerator Powered by Techstars 2020Founded Southie AutonomyDillon DohertyTechstars Chicago powered by J.P. Morgan 2023Founded Alleo.aiFrancisco CornejoAnjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst 2023Founded StorybookDaniela VegaAnjal Z Techstars Founder Catalyst 2023Founded StorybookShiro AraiStartup City Acceleration Program 2021Founded YounodeKeita HikitaStartup City Acceleration Program 2021Founded YounodeHironori KobayashiStartup City Acceleration Program 2021Founded Citadel AIEric DuffyGraduateFounded PathgatherTim SherstyukMentorFounded GBatteriesDuMarkus DavisTechstars Kansas City Accelerator 2020Founded MusicbukJoshua SakhaiTechstars New York City Accelerator 2017Founded Ephemeral SolutionsCaroline CottoTechstars Future of Food Powered by Ecolab 2018Founded Renewal MillKara CollierTechstars Chicago City Accelerator 2020Founded NutriSenseHazel HorvathTechstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator 2022Founded EcolyticsCostas SolerAlumFounded HyperkelpJillian AndersonFounder Catalyst in partnership with J.P. Morgan 2023Founded HERideDeVynne StarksFounder Catalyst in partnership with J.P. Morgan 2023Founded HERideLyubov ArtemenkoTechstars Transformative World Torino 2020Founded Go To-UBrian FrittonCohort MemberFounded Havoc ShieldCameron McCarthyTechstars Atlanta powered by Cox Enterprises 2019Founded WeStockAnnie BernardEquinor & Techstars Energy Accelerator 2022Founded Sol ClarityRyan EriksenEquinor & Techstars Energy Accelerator 2022Founded Sol ClarityStevon JuddBuild in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator 2022Founded SquadTripHanna KanabiajeuskajaTechstars Oakland powered by J.P. Morgan 2023Founded SpaciouslyYEMI ROSEMetLife Digital Accelerator powered by Techstars 2020Founded OfColorSwupnil SahaiTechstars SportsTech Melbourne Accelerator 2020Founded SwingVisionJooyoung (Holly) DiamondTechstars Washington DC powered by J.P. Morgan 2023Founded WorkOnwardGrant ReaberComcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs Accelerator Powered by Techstars 2019Founded RespeecherStephen GoddardTechstars Montréal AI Accelerator 2020Founded TrojAILee WeinerTechstars Montréal AI Accelerator 2020Founded TrojAIJames StewartTechstars Montréal AI Accelerator 2020Founded TrojAIMadhavi ShankarMentorFounded SpaceBasicPuneet PantaneTechstars Boston Accelerator 2020Founded CrosscopeStephen SmithTechstars Sports Accelerator MentorFounded KitmanlabsDevyn MikellTechstars Anywhere Accelerator 2021Founded QualifiDeSean PrenticeTechstars Anywhere Accelerator 2021Founded QualifiKalle PallingLondon Barclays Accelerator, powered by Techstars 2020Founded CachetJimmy StridhSprint Accelerator, powered by Techstars 2015Founded FirstDermKaleen CanevariTechstars Sports Accelerator Powered by Indy 2021Founded FlexiaRob GreggMentorFounded STAND+Lair ChampionUSC and Techstars University Catalyst 2025Founded FungiFixThomas FieldsTechstars Sports Portfolio (GRIND)Founded GRIND InteractiveAyonnah TinsleyUSC and Techstars University Catalyst 2025Founded TexturaAmy PanUSC and Techstars University Catalyst 2025Founded TexturaMarcin RatajczakTechstars Berlin Accelerator 2018Founded INURUDarci BernardTechstars New York City Accelerator 2023Founded CodaOlufemi OlanipekunARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator 2023Founded VeendEbenezer AjayiARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator 2023Founded VeendJake GutsteinTechstars Chicago City Accelerator 2022Founded ZestKashyap MehtaMentorFounded Liquid DiamondsJamela PetersonTech Startup | Build In TulsaFounded SocialPreneur LabNick FrancisTechstars Boston Accelerator 2011Founded Help ScoutDenny SwindleTechstars Boston Accelerator 2011Founded Help ScoutEli ShalenbergTechstars Economic Mobility Powered by Samvid Ventures 2024Founded The Care HackAnat AlagemTechstars Tel Aviv Accelerator 2021Founded RenbizzIrad CohenTechstars Tel Aviv Accelerator 2021Founded RenbizzSofie BlakstadTechstars Berlin Accelerator 2019Founded hiveonlineRalph ShaoTechstars Boston Accelerator 2011Founded The Tap LabChristopher LundTechstars Sustainability in Partnership with The Nature Conservancy 2021Founded Benchmark LabsDavid WintersteinTechstars Toronto Accelerator 2019Founded VelociaFredrik LilleøkdalEquinor & Techstars Energy Accelerator 2021Founded Ocean AccessAndrei PoliakovTechstars Toronto Accelerator 2023Founded ApxlendingMatt GershoffTechstars Cloud 2012Founded ConductricsJosh MatzTechstars Austin Accelerator 2018Founded DocStationJoanne MercaldiTechstars Boston Accelerator 2024Founded BLOOMAlexander TangeAll-Star MentorFounded ICM Hub
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Techstars mafia?
- The Techstars mafia is the network of 2,506 people who came through Techstars and went on to found or lead other companies, including Airspace Link, AceUp, Grasshopper Kids, SoleSafe, Sports Vision.
- Who is in the Techstars mafia?
- Notable members include Michael Healander (Airspace Link), Will Foussier (AceUp), KATE WILLIAMS (Grasshopper Kids), Phil Terrill (SoleSafe), Prashanth Pollishetty (Sports Vision), Colby Takeda (Pear Suite), Vishnu Indukuri (Trala), Zeeshan Zia (Retrocausal), among 2,506 tracked members.
- What companies did Techstars alumni found?
- Companies founded by Techstars alumni include Airspace Link, AceUp, Grasshopper Kids, SoleSafe, Sports Vision, Pear Suite, Trala, Retrocausal, eyecandylab, Vertoe.