7 Things I Learned from a Tech Incubator

Lately, I have been paying a lot of attention to acceleration programs such as Y-Combinator and TechStars. I really think they are great programs that really work as a business. The programs stimulate innovation and give more opportunities to people who are interested in building their own startup.

Don Charlton, who went through an acceleration program, shares 7 things he learned from it.

My company The Resumator is a graduate of the Innovation WorksAlphaLab program. AlphaLab is an acceleration program for startup companies. (some use the word “incubator”, but this name is usually frowned upon by the programs). Acceleration programs are designed to provide entrepreneurs with early-stage capital, guidance and connections. Other programs include Y-Combinator and TechStars. I thought I’d share a few things that I learned during my time at AlphaLab to hopefully encourage you to apply to participate in one these programs. The experience is incredible, and the knowledge you gain will be invaluable.

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