David Cohen of Techstars joins Nick to discuss The Techstars Refresh, Why Bigger Isn’t Better, Investing in the Seed-Strapping Era, and Why Quantum May Dwarf Every Tech Shift. In this episode we cover: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Refocusing TechStars</li> <li>Programs and Deal Structure</li> <li>Selection Process and Follow-On Investments</li> <li>Successful Programs and Founder Network</li> <li>Geographic Distribution and AI-First Companies</li> <li>Seed Strapping and Capital Efficiency</li> <li>Vertical Networks and Emerging Technologies</li> <li>Future of Venture and Trends</li> </ul> Guest Links: <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidgcohen/">David’s LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://x.com/davidcohen?lang=en">David’s X</a></li> <li><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/techstars/">Techstars’ LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.techstars.com/">Techstars’ Website</a></li> </ul> The host of The Full Ratchet is <a href= "https://a99e9542.streaklinks.com/Ckv-y7jGxtU16tHcaw6dRG8I/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fnick-moran-a738503%2F" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nick Moran</a> of <a href= "https://a99e9542.streaklinks.com/Ckv-y7XmJjj45VneOwZrT-cw/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newstack.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Stack Ventures</a>, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. We’re proud to partner with Ramp, the modern finance automation platform. <a href= "https://a99e9542.streaklinks.com/Ckv-y7j4OLXDOmCUWQ-un5xB/https%3A%2F%2Framp.com%2Fpartners%2Ftfr" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Book a demo</a> and get $150—no strings attached.   Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? <a href= "https://a99e9542.streaklinks.com/Ckv-y7jsrD1_WmA14wvppxR1/https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Ftfr_pod" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Follow us on social</a>. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our <a href= "https://a99e9542.streaklinks.com/Ckv-y7rFRXfgaCQIQQUGdF5U/http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fnew-stack-ventures%2F" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">LinkedIn</a> and <a href= "https://a99e9542.streaklinks.com/Ckv-y7jFxSHfla7LAgqXiccz/https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fnewstackvc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twitter</a>.

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