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What went wrong with the Techstars Accelerator?

9 mn read+ Techstars was once one of the world’s leading accelerator programs, but has steadily been eclipsed by Y combinator. + Techstars recently announced a string of executive departures and program closures – including termination of the Seattle program, one of its oldest and most successful. + Despite similar beginnings, Techstars chose a different strategic path than Y combinator – […]

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First-time homebuyers hold off on purchases amid ‘slim’ pickings, high mortgage rates

3 mn readLindsey Vogel has been looking to buy her first home since February of this year. She hasn’t had any luck. In Burke Centre, Va., where she’s actively looking, Vogel hasn’t found anything that would persuade her to seal the deal. That’s despite going to at least one open house every other week, she said. “It’s […]

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The weirdest thing about being in a self-driving car

4 mn readOne day this month, I finished up some shopping in Chandler, Ariz., a few towns over from a hotel where I was attending a conference. I had a few free hours and I wanted to grab some tacos at a nearby place that had been recommended to me. So I pulled out my phone, opened […]

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McDonald’s releases Grinch Happy Meal – and US fans can’t wait to get hands on cute plushies

2 mn readThe McDonald’s Grinch Happy Meal was launched in the UK on November 20 and will run until December 31, or until supplies run out. The holiday meals come with “one of eight Grinch and friends toys, featuring adorable plush Christmas decorations and Grinch family card games or the exclusive ‘Twelve Days of Grinchmas’ tale,” per […]

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Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market comes to Iowa Events Center this weekend

< 1 mn readThe Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market begins Friday at the Iowa Events Center. Throughout the three-day market, more than 10,000 people are expected to attend. Elizabeth Weyers, the Manager of the Downtown Winter Farmers’ Market, said that the market is a great way to support local businesses and vendors. “We end our regular season in October […]

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Mentoring: The Best Investment You’ll Ever Make

4 mn readDevelopment. It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? Well, if you’re imagining long, dry workshops or endless PowerPoints, don’t worry—you’re not alone. The good news is that development is about much more than that. It’s about growth—your growth—and the best part is, it’s not as painful as […]

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