Y Combinator vs. Techstars with Brandon Stokes (Buyable)

An interview with Brandon Stokes, who attended Y Combinator with Qwest (Winter 2019) and Techstars with Buyable (Spring 2023).

Full post: https://www.boringbusinessnerd.com/po...

0:00 Introduction
0:28 How Brandon came up with the idea for Buyable
1:00 Is the product live right now?
1:17 Brandon's history with YC and Techstars
1:38 Decision to go with Techstars instead of doing YC again
3:51 Differences and similarities between the two programs
9:44 Time commitment
11:31 Program trends
13:56 What other major Techstar programs would you be excited to participate in?
14:56 Techstars team
16:10 Advice from Techstars team
18:52 How Brandon stays connected with the YC and Techstars community today
20:36 Advice for someone applying to YC and Techstars
22:18 Admission process
23:18 Fundraising experience
25:32 Techstars' network
26:02 Which accelerator Brandon recommends

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