Why Startups Need Mentors Who Don't Pull Punches [VIDEO]

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In the last episode of TechStars, we witnessed the early success of one startup team give its founders a potentially dangerous overconfidence.

In this episode, we see why mentorship is the bedrock of the TechStars program. Startups are put through the ringer by early stage investors, entrepreneurs and successful tech executives, whose job is to point out potential flaws and help teams to really evaluate their business models.

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This process is essential for startup founders to refine their approaches and create something of value for their customers. As the TechStars teams find, it is important for startups to work with mentors who will be brutally honest and not sugarcoat their critiques.

Check out the latest episode above, and be sure to leave your thoughts on the topic in the comments below.

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