Last month, Sandra Cochrane gave us an overview of how to start an incubator. Judging by the sheer number of emails and direct messages (via Twitter) we received, it’s without a doubt that many of you are interested in learning more. Through Cochrane, we got in touch with Mark Long “The King,” a very likable [...]
So you’ve heard about Y Combinator, LaunchBox, and TechStars. And you’re excited about the possibility of founding a famous incubation program. Before you go about starting one, check out these tips from Sandra Cochrane, an expert in the incubation industry. Cochrane is on the board of directors of both National Business Incubator Association (NBIA) and [...]
If you’re an active angel investor who frequently brings more than just money to the table, founding a business incubator to add more structure in mentoring and growing startup ventures could be your thing. Why? According to National Business Incubation Association (NBIA), incubators might reduce the risk of small business failures, which means you’d have [...]