Venture with Grace David Cohen: Investing in Unicorns at Techstars
š This episode is brought to you by LG NOVA. š David Cohen is the Founder and CEO of Techstars, a pre-seed investor that provides access to capital, programming and connections to early-stage entrepreneurs. David is a lifelong entrepreneur, and has founded three companies, two of which had successful exits. Since founding Techstars in 2006, the company has invested in more than 4,400 startups through its 40+ accelerator programs worldwide. The company has invested in over 20 unicorns including Alloy, Chainalysis, Classpass, DataRobot, Digital Ocean, Outreach, Pillpack, Remitly, SalesLoft, SendGrid and Zipline. Topics: - Building a Unicorn Portfolio - Evolution of Early-Stage VC Trends - Key Learnings from Portfolio Companies #VentureCapital #StartupSuccess #Techstars #EarlyStageInvesting #Entrepreneurship š This episode is brought to you by LG NOVA. š Get ready to ignite your passion for innovation at the 4th Annual InnoFest, happening at the iconic Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco on September 25th and 26th! This two-day event, brought to you by LG NOVA, is your chance to dive into the future with industry leaders and cutting-edge startups shaping HealthTech, AI, CleanTech, Life Sciences, Smart Life, Mobility, and more. And here's something extra specialāI'll be hosting a panel at InnoFest, guiding a dynamic discussion on the future of AI and the workforce. Join me, along with other thought leaders, as we explore the trends and technologies driving innovation and positive change. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of the conversation and help create a brighter, more innovative tomorrow. Register today at innofest.lgnova.com and be part of the movement at InnoFest 2024!