How much does it cost to build an awesome tech startup now? That is a key question for StartFast as we increase our investment amount in our chosen companies for 2014 to up to $100,000.* A recent blog estimates the price tag to design and…

Every startup accelerator program has a theme. All accelerators introduce companies to mentors. Many focus on raising capital, teaching companies how to pitch, how to prepare for due diligence and introducing them to investors. Other accelerators focus on a specific vertical (e.g. energy, healthcare) or…

Jason Scherr was the CEO of Tivity, a StartFast 2012 team.  When Jason announced he was closing down Tivity and joining the leadership team at Echolocation, we asked him for his reflections and key lesson learned.  Here are his thoughts. 1) Make sure your team is…

Guest post by StartFast Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Kyle Blumin. Follow Kyle on Twitter (@kyleblumin). A funny thing happens when you start a company. All of a sudden everyone and their mother has an opinion as to what you’re up to. Everyone from family and friends to advisers…

This is a guest post by StartFast EIR Kyle Blumin (@kyleblumin) Hi, my name is Kyle, and I”m addicted to skiing. Somehow I”ve managed to weave skiing into my personal and professional life. I rolled into Park City, Utah today after driving a little over…

2012 was a year of many firsts for StartFast and also one of great changes in the landscape for early stage investors and accelerator programs. We look forward to 2013 with great anticipation and are making several improvements to this summer”s program with the twin…

This is a guest post by StartFast Entrepreneur in Residence Kyle Blumin.  Follow Kyle on Twitter (@kyleblumin) It is really hard to succeed in the start-up world. 90% of new products fail (The Start-Up Owners Manual: Steve Blank, Bob Dorf). So what is it about…