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How to Choose an Accelerator/Incubator Featuring Jackie Trebilcock, Managing Director of New York Fashion Tech Lab
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Welcome to Season 2 of the Retail X Series Podcast! This episode of the Retail X Series podcast features an in-depth conversation about choosing an accelerator or incubator program, featuring the Managing Director of New York Fashion Tech Lab, Jackie Trebilcock. Jackie gives her tips and advice to founders trying to understand what criteria they should use to evaluate programs, how the process work and even how to take advantage of program resources. For founders who are considering to NYFTL, or any other program, don't miss this episode.
Topics:
- What these sorts of programs look for from startup applicants
- How being virtual has affected timelines since the start of COVID
- What questions founders should ask a program that they are considering applying to
- Why founder/program "fit" matters
- How to leverage mentors in a program - and track that
- Why demo days exist - and can they help you fundraise
- Why program alumni networks can be important
- How to compare and think about programs that take equity versus those that are fee-based
- Jackie's best advice for founders considering applying to an incubator or accelerator
Music by Eino Toivanen, kongano.com
Edited by Deven Shah
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