Things used to be good.... - Anonymous employee Techstars Employee Review

1.0
9 Feb 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Working with entrepreneurs -The OG are good people -Original mission serves

Cons

-New CEO has no loyalty, empathy and does not care for the people. The way she presents herself is absolutely not how she reacts. Very disingenuous. -Leadership is no longer about the people -There are no longer opportunities for internal players and is one of the reasons why so many people are leaving. -People are leaving in droves due to lack of confidence in new leadership, lack of opportunities, fear factor for lack of security and new mission being wholly money and not founder focus. -Lots of favoritism where certain people are treated differently and protected due to their relationship with some members of leadership. -The Techstars ego is strong...they think everyone knows who they are and are fans...this isn't true I realized once I was no longer drinking the koolaid.

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5.0
11 Feb 2026
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Pros

Good pay, $34/hour, 15 hours a week, during classes. Experience with a VC on a resume and startups

Cons

Only 15 an hour if you have more time, total pay is capped at 5k for the program

3.0
4 Jun 2026
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Pros

Awesome people who care about the success of founders!

Cons

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