Published Jun 27, 2016

20VC: Techstars Founder, David Cohen on Scaling Techstars Ventures and Investing In Uber, Twilio and Sendgrid

David Cohen, founder of Techstars, reveals his journey from entrepreneurship to venture capital, delving into strategic investment opportunities in Uber and Twilio, and the evolution of Techstars Ventures. Explore insights on fund structure, the impact of personal networks, and tackling 'big boring' markets in this fascinating episode on scaling and investment prowess.

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Investment Opportunities
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Venture Capital Strategies
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Techstars Evolution
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Fundraising Journey

Venture Beginnings

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Boring Markets Ahead

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Uber's Origin Story

Scaling Operations

Early Success Indicators

Impactful Realizations

Disrupting Supply Chains

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Techstars EvolutionDavid Cohen, founder of Techstars, shares his journey from entrepreneur to venture capitalist, highlighting the creation and growth of Techstars Ventures. He discusses the early success of the fund and the strategic scaling of operations to capitalize on market opportunities.

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