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MemeBrains's avatar

As a founder I've been approached by numerous -pardon my expression- sketchy so-called accelerator programs over the past few years that I resonate a lot with this article. Time and time again I bump into follow-on-only funds soaking up founder time with difficult-to-discern value add, sometimes even trying to charge founders $5k - $20k to join. It really refreshing to encounter Boost and the minority of others holding true to the founding principles of what Accelerators are meant to be. Thanks for what you do!!

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Andrew Cote's avatar

Great post and also loved your book. I would be curious to hear your thoughts on whether the gold-rush towards accelerator model is just to copy YC's success, or is part of a general re-orientation towards early stage rounds as the highest-performing investments when compared to growth rounds. Eager to learn more!

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