Forbes: Navigating Life After The Venture Accelerator
Hangar 75 CEO Ian Wilding's recent article ‘Navigating Life After The Venture Accelerator’ was published on Forbes.com.
Summary of Article
In a Forbes Councils post, Ian Wilding, CEO of Hangar 75, explores the transition challenges founders face after participating in venture accelerators. He describes accelerators as launchpads that equip startups with essential resources like capital, mentoring, and networking to enhance their market entry and survival chances. However, the real value of these programs lies not just in these resources but in their direct contributions to financial growth.
Wilding emphasizes the necessity for founders to focus on strategies that directly impact revenue and investment as they move from the structured environment of an accelerator to the broader market. This phase often feels like stepping off a high-speed train into a quieter, more demanding reality where founders must navigate without constant feedback and support.
The article advocates for a strategic reflection on the accelerator experience, encouraging founders to prioritize and refine strategies that have a proven direct impact on financial outcomes. Wilding stresses the importance of resilience and strategic acumen, urging founders to use insights and connections from their accelerator experiences to navigate post-accelerator challenges effectively. This approach aims not only to sustain momentum but to drive significant growth and success in the competitive market landscape.
The full article can be viewed here.
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