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CEO: David Cohen

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Techstars Retention Score

Techstars is in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 67% of employees would not leave Techstars if they were offered a job for more money while 50% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 67% of Techstars' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 33% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks Techstars' Retention

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30%
In the Bottom 30% of 2026 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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25%
In the Bottom 25% of 148 Nearby Companies in Seattle
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2nd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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C-63 / 100

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Who Ranks Techstars' Retention the Highest?

Gender - Female 81/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 72/100

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 72/100

Who Ranks Techstars' Retention the Lowest?

Gender - Male 69/100

Techstars Retention At a Glance

Techstars' Retention score is rated a "C-" by 24 employees. The category helps understand Techstars' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Techstars' Retention score has remained steady at 63/100. Techstars ranks in 2nd place versus 4 competitors which include Y Combinator, Founder Institute, Spire Bioventures, and The Fabric.

Techstars' Retention score is in the Bottom 30% of 2026 similar sized companies (51-200 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 25% compared to 148 nearby companies in Seattle.

Techstars' Retention Trendline

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How Techstars' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	47%
No	53%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	33%
Once a quarter	17%
Once a year	33%
Never	17%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	20%
Secure Enough	20%
Neutral	40%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	20%

How secure do you feel your job is at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	40%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	40%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	20%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	86%
No	14%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Techstars' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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30%

Techstars ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Retention Score.

Techstars' Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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25%

Techstars ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies in Seattle for Retention Score.

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