Techstars LA Class of 2020; What It's Like to Run an Accelerator During a Pandemic
On July 13, 2020 Techstars LA announced the ten startups that will make up its 2020 class, the first cohort to go remote due to COVID-19. Ben Bergman from dot.La, reports on how Techstars LA is evolving their programming to adjust to these challenging times.
"A big part of the magic of the program is the relationships that are from proximity and from everyone working together in the same space and so what we're doing is we're endeavoring to create as much as that connection in the virtual world as possible," said Anna Barber, managing director of Techstars LA.
Some of the ways Barber and her team are adjusting to the remote-style program is by delivering whiteboards, Post-its, markers and snacks to the new class “to bring the Techstars experience to people at home.” Despite the limitations of running a remote accelerator, Barber is trying to find the silver linings, such as being able to get speakers and mentors who would not ordinarily have the time to fly to L.A. She is also using Sococo, an online platform that simulates a virtual office.
Read the full article & meet the Teahstars’ 2020 class here!
