Glossary · Programs
Accelerator
A fixed-term program (often a few months) that gives startups mentoring, cohort peers, and sometimes a small investment in exchange for equity.
Related: Incubator · Seed round · Pitch deck
A bit more nuance▾
- Value is network + focus, not magic.
- Equity cost varies — compare to what you would learn hiring advisors.
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Discussion questions▾
- What outcome would make accelerator equity worth it for you?
- Which mentor relationship would you want to keep after demo day?
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