Answers to Some Frequently Asked Questions About Accelerators

As I’ve written about extensively, there is a very real knowledge gap on both sides of the early stage start-up game. First-time entrepreneurs lack the seasoning to steer through turbulent waters. Inexperienced friends and family (and, increasingly, crowdsourced investors) lack the ability to gauge the viability of a business, or to mentor naïve entrepreneurs. I’ve come to believe that this knowledge gap is best filled by savvy accelerators. However, there are over 7,500 business accelerators/incubators around the world, and most of them fail.

Here are several 30-second videos answering the most common questions I’m asked about accelerators that can help you navigate and make informed decisions.

Why Join a Non-equity Based Accelerator?  

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Why is it Important for Entrepreneurs to Work with Incubators and Accelerators That Do Not Take Equity?

Are 3-month Accelerator Programs Too Short?

Why Join a Non-equity Based Accelerator?

What Should Accelerators Provide for Startups?

Can an Entrepreneur Enroll into an Accelerator While Being Employed Full Time?

Do Virtual Startup Accelerators Work?

Virtual Accelerator Advantages?