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In the last episode of TechStars, we watched what it's like to prepare for the pressure cooker of a five minute demo day pitch to hundreds of prospective investors.
In this episode, we'll see a pair of startups learn that nothing happens in a bubble and everything you do can affect your team's chances for success.
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When you're head-down on a project, it can be easy to forget about the rest of the world. But outside factors can still creep into your startup bubble. While one team struggles through the financial issues of its founder, another loses an investor due to certain business choices. What do these two stories have in common? They show that a startup is a fragile beast, and decisions made inside and outside the team can leave a mark.
Check out the latest episode above, and be sure to leave your thoughts on the topic in the comments below.
More Recent Episodes of TechStars:
Startup Stakes: Everything's Riding on the Pitch
It Takes a Great Name to Launch a Successful Startup
Startup Life: Risking It All to Change Direction
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