Everything you need to know about accelerators and accelerators

Early stage founders need mentorship and support to build a successful startup, and conventional wisdom says, “Get into an incubator or accelerator!” He says. However, the two programs are not interchangeable—they serve very different purposes—and there are approximately 500 accelerators and 1,400 incubators in the US alone.

What kind of startup program do you need, and how do you find the right one? When should you apply? If you are accepted, how can you use the experience? We’re excited to announce that Matt Segneri, Executive Director of Harvard Innovation Labs, will address these and other related questions at TechCrunch Early Stage on April 20 in Boston, Massachusetts.

In his session, “How to Think About Accelerators and Incubators,” Segneri will discuss the types of incubators and accelerators available to early-stage founders, what startups should consider before applying, and provide tips for getting the most out of them. Programs.

We look at this topic – which affects all early stage founders – as a special event that you can’t miss.

Matt Segneri is the executive director of Harvard Innovation Labs, the student i-lab, Launch Lab X GEO for alumni, and the Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab. He oversees i-lab’s strategy and operations, and acts as the primary liaison with i-lab’s key stakeholders and the local, national and global innovation community.

Segneri has more than 20 years of leadership experience in organizations of various sizes and stages of growth in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Prior to joining i-lab, he was Director of Harvard Business School’s (HBS) Social Enterprise Initiative and served as Co-Director of the HBS New Venture Competition. He played a key role in establishing Bloomberg’s Harvard Urban Leadership Initiative.

Previously, Segneri was a senior leader in the government innovation group at Bloomberg Philanthropies. He co-chaired the inaugural Mayor’s Challenge, a $9 million competition to encourage America’s cities to develop bold solutions to common challenges. Segneri holds an AB in Psychology from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

All TechCrunch Early Stage sessions include plenty of Q&A time to get answers directly from the speakers. You’ll leave with a deeper working understanding of the topics and skills necessary for startup success. Save $200 on Early Bird Founders Tickets – College students pay just $99.