{"product_id":"startup-accelerators-9781119638599","title":"Startup Accelerators","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe must  read guidebook for entrepreneurs looking to get into accelerator programs and to build and scale their startups with speed Accelerator programs have become one of the most powerful and valuable resources for entrepreneurs seeking to learn rapidly, build powerful networks, raise capital, build their startups and do this at speed and scale. In recent years, the number of accelerator programs around the world has grown at an incredible rate, propelling startups such as AirBnB, Uber, DropBox, Reddit, and others  many to billion-dollar valuations. The number of accelerators, the differences in accelerator program offerings and the unique benefits and costs of different accelerator locations makes choosing the right accelerator a challenge. Selecting the wrong accelerator, failing to be accepted in the right one, or not fully taking advantage of all the accelerator has to offer can be costly, sometimes fatal. With the stakes so high, entrepreneurs need to understand all their optio\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Website\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 The Emergence of Startup Accelerators\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmergence\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAscendance\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExpansion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eImpact\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFuture\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 What Happens in an Accelerator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerator Programs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerator Curriculums\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerator Coworking Spaces\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerator Mentors        \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerator Program Managers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerator Weekly Check - In Sessions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerator Advisors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemo Day\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 1: LEAPIN Digital Keys and the H-Farm Deutsche Bank IoT Accelerator Program (Italy)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Is Your Startup Ready for An Accelerator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat it Takes to Get into an Accelerator\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerator Acceptance Criteria\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Accelerator Turnoffs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen are you Ready for an Accelerator?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan you be too Early or too Late for an Accelerator?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat if you are not Ready?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 2: BroZone Inc and the Founders Frontier Accelerator* [USA]\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 How to Prepare the Accelerator Application\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerator Acceptance Criteria vs. The Accelerator Application\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Accelerator Application Process\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Accelerator Application Questionnaire\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompany Overview Section\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Founders \/ Team Section\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Product \/ Idea Section\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Progress \/ Traction Section\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Equity Section\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Common Accelerator Specific Criterion\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Accelerator Applications are Evaluated\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 3: LEAPIN Digital Keys’ Journey Through 3 Different Accelerator Applications [Italy, USA and Germany]\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 How to Handle the Accelerator Interview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat is an Accelerator Interview and Why is it Important?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Interview Process and Interview Questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerator Interview Questions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat can go Wrong in the Accelerator Interview?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Tips and Traps\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 4: Listen Notes’ Y Combinator Interview [USA]\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6 Should you Give up Equity to Get into an Accelerator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquity as a prerequisite to Getting into an Accelerator\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat else Founders Give up in Accelerator Term Sheets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Elements of Accelerator Term Sheets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Securities (or Types of Shares)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValuation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnti-Dilution Provisions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFounder Vesting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLiquidation Preference\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoting Rights\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDividends\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBoard of Directors\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVeto Rights or Protective Provisions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNegotiating Accelerator Term Sheets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 5: Impact of Signing Multiple Accelerator Agreements on a Startup’s capital raising rounds\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7 Choosing an Accelerator Program\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSignificance of the Decision to Participate in or Forego Accelerator Programs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSignificance of the Accelerator Choice Decision\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat makes choosing an Accelerator so Challenging?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat makes a good accelerator?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat makes an Accelerator Right for a Startup?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow to Choose the Right Accelerator\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 6: An Unexpected Accelerator Experience\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8 How to Get the Most out of an Accelerator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlan Ahead\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarify Priorities and Plan your Time\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShow that you are committed\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGo Fast\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Customer Discovery and Customer Validation Right\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Strategy Right\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Legal Right\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGet Investment Ready or Raise Investment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerfect your pitching, storytelling and business communication\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding your Network within the Network\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResolve any difficult issues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaximize Learning\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCase Study 7: One Co-founder’s Approach to Making the Most of the Techstars Accelerator Experience\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9 What to Expect After the Accelerator Ends\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Happens After the Accelerator Ends?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe need to maintain momentum\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat to do After the Accelerator\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendices: Founder Resource Directory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFounder Accelerator Experience Reflections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFounder Reflection #1 [Oceania]\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFounder Reflection #2 [Europe]\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFounder Reflection #3 [Asia, Europe]\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdditional Founder Reflections [USA]\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerator Program Manager and Entrepreneurship Educator Reflections\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerator Program Manager Reflection #1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccelerator Program Manager Reflection #2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntrepreneurship Educator Reflection #1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntrepreneurship Educator Reflection #2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources to Help Founders Choose the Right Accelerator\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources to Help Founders Prepare Accelerator Applications and Plan for the Start of an Accelerator\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources to Help Founders Navigate Key Stages of the Accelerator Experience\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples of Leading Accelerators Globally by Region\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48866407055703,"sku":"9781119638599","price":27.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781119638599.jpg?v=1722278499","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/startup-accelerators-9781119638599","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}