Last week I wrote about our reasons for joining 500 Startups.  Today I’d like to write a bit about what happened during our second week: connecting with mentors, learning from alumni, and moving down to the Peninsula. First: our mentor meeting with Marvin Liao on Tuesday. Among other things, Marvin told us to make sure we…Continue Reading…
I’m proud to announce that Greengar has joined 500 Startups! Last week was the kickoff of the 500 Startups accelerator program’s sixth batch, including about 25 startups that are ready to take over the world. Why Accelerate? Those who know me might ask: “Elliot, your startup began years ago, you have over 14 million downloads, and you…Continue Reading…
Kansas City definitely doesn’t have most entrepreneurs, but it does have a community that is receptive and welcoming to entrepreneurs. Where I’ve Been Silicon Valley has been my home for the past summer, and I’ve been there many times before. I went to Stanford to attend Startup School in 2007, where I heard from entrepreneurs…Continue Reading…