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Techstars is a global ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs to bring new technologies to market wherever they choose to live. With dozens of mentorship-driven accelerator programs and thousands of startup programs worldwide, Techstars exists to support the world’s most promising entrepreneurs throughout their lifelong journey, from inspiration to IPO. read more
Techstars Company Culture
Techstars Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Techstars' Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
BGender
C+Professional Development
CeNPS
CCEO Rating
C-Techstars CEO
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
David Cohen
65 /100
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Diversity at Techstars
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Techstars
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Techstars have rated Leadership and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Techstars eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
6
Techstars employees are 6% more likely to recommend Techstars as a great place to work
| 53% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at Techstars
Working at Techstars is rated below average by 26 employees, across various culture dimensions. Techstars employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Techstars’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Techstars was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Techstars
C-
Overall Company Culture at Techstars is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
30%
Techstars ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterTechstars Employee Reviews
Out of 20 Techstars employee reviews, 84% were positive. The remaining 16% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Techstars improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 84% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 16% |
Positive Reviews From Techstars Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?My colleagues and working with founders.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Generally the benefits are great. I wish they paid for my parking though!
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They're hard working and committed not only to Techstars success, but they are all open to helping me grow as an employee. You can easily talk to anyone on the ELT.
Constructive Feedback From Techstars Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Culture should improve when the world is able to open up to more in-person events.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Leadership needs to get better at managing human beings. Leadership is robotic, like to check boxes.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Associates at Techstars are not permanent roles. Usually about 5-6 months. Most of the questions being asked do not apply. Just know the position is great and I love it.
Techstars Company Information
Techstars Company Overview
Techstars was founded in 2006 and its current CEO is David Cohen. Since its inception 20 years ago, Techstars has grown to 983 employees.
Techstars Mission, Vision & Values
Techstars Mission & Values
Techstars is a global ecosystem that empowers entrepreneurs to bring new technologies to market wherever they choose to live. With dozens of mentorship-driven accelerator programs and thousands of startup programs worldwide, Techstars exists to support the world’s most promising entrepreneurs throughout their lifelong journey, from inspiration to IPO.
| Headquarter | 1050 Walnut St (at 11th Street) Seattle, WA 80302 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.techstars.com |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
| Tel | <<not-applicable>> |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | jobs.techstars.com/jobs |
| Social Sites |
Techstars Competitors
Techstars competitors include Y Combinator. Techstars ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Techstars compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Techstars Employees
Techstars has 983 employees. 26 employees at Techstars have reviewed Techstars across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 26 Techstars employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Techstars are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Techstars, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Techstars are generally satisfied with their team. 26 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. The majority believe the meetings at Techstars are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Techstars believe the environment at Techstars is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Techstars is comfortably fast. About 24% of the employees at Techstars work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Techstars are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Techstars employees generally work 10.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Techstars report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
63% of Techstars employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Techstars employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
100% of Techstars employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Techstars employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
73% of Techstars employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Techstars - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Techstars is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Techstars employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Techstars KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Techstars' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Techstars employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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Techstars CEO & Leadership
Techstars CEO - David Cohen
65 /100
David’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting David in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. David Cohen’s employees rank Techstars in the Top 25% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 40% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 35% for Happiness. When compared to Techstars’s competitors, David Cohen ranks below Y Combinator CEO Samuel Altman.
Techstars Leadership
The Techstars Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO David Cohen, Senior Vice President Of Sales Frank Alfano, and Managing Director ethan austin
David Cohen CEO / President
David Cohen serves as the CEO / President of Techstars.
Frank Alfano Senior Vice President Of Sales
Frank Alfano serves as the Senior Vice President Of Sales of Techstars. Frank started at Techstars in June of 2017.... read more
ethan austin Managing Director
ethan austin serves as the Managing Director of Techstars.
Anna Barber Managing Director
Anna Barber serves as the Managing Director of Techstars.
Andrew Bart Contingent Managing Director
Andrew Bart serves as the Contingent Managing Director of Techstars.
Olga Bartnicki Managing Director
Olga Bartnicki serves as the Managing Director of Techstars.
Trevor Boehm Managing Director, Alexa Next Stage, Powered by Techstars
Trevor Boehm serves as the Managing Director, Alexa Next Stage, Powered by Techstars of Techstars.
Shawn Broderick Managing Director
Shawn Broderick serves as the Managing Director of Techstars.
Brett Brohl Managing Director - Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator
Brett Brohl serves as the Managing Director - Techstars Farm to Fork Accelerator of Techstars.
Techstars Salaries
How much does Techstars pay?
How much do people at Techstars get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Techstars is $83,780, or $40 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $127,910, or $61 per hour.
At Techstars, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $180,156 annually and the lowest is an Accountant at $45,407 annually. Average Techstars salaries by department include: Admin at $54,760, Finance at $83,629, Design at $81,719, and HR at $99,759. Half of Techstars salaries are above $127,910.
17 employees at Techstars rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 59 ratings) while 14 employees at Techstars rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $98k | $98k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $180k | $180k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $231k | $231k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $237k | $237k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $290k | $290k | 100th Percentile |
$83,780*
Average Compensation
$127,910*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Techstars Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Techstars
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Techstars across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Techstars PTO
Techstars' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Techstars' 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Techstars' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Techstars Careers
Techstars Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Techstars applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Techstars has a total of 983 employees
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Techstars Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Techstars on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 47% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 20% | |
Finance | 13% | |
Engineering | 13% | |
IT | 7% |
Candidates By Location
Seattle | 53% | |
|---|---|---|
Bellevue | 13% | |
Los Angeles | 7% | |
Everett | 7% | |
Washington | 7% | |
Other | 13% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Techstars
What is Techstars address?
Techstars location is at 1050 Walnut St (at 11th Street)
Who is the CEO of Techstars?
Techstars CEO is David Cohen, their score by employees is 65
What is Techstars eNPS?
The eNPS for Techstars is 6
What is the salary for Operations Manager in Techstars?
Operations Manager average salary in the US is 104k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Techstars?
The average salaries for Finance in Techstars is 84k
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