Techstars Detroit Powered by J.P. Morgan
The Techstars Detroit Powered by JP Morgan program is virtual/hybrid and open to all industries and all founders globally. This accelerator is designed to recruit and provide equitable access, funding, and support for entrepreneurs who are Black, Hispanic and Latino, Indigenous American, and/or Pacific Islander. Techstars Detroit builds on the unique strengths of Detroit’s startup & innovation ecosystem through game-changing investment, mentorship, and community partnerships. The virtual/hybrid format is mix of in-person and remote - we will be live in Detroit the first two weeks and then virtual for 10 weeks. We will close with a live week at the end for Investor Preview and Demo Day events.
Detroit, Michigan
2024 September
Hybrid Program
Mar 4th, 2024
Applications Open
May 22nd, 2024
Final Deadline
Sep 9th, 2024
Accelerator Starts
Dec 5th, 2024
Demo Day
"I am passionate about venture as the direct path to economic empowerment and improved communities. Talent is everywhere and this is truly venture's biggest investment opportunity to date."
Monica Wheat, Managing Director
Read MoreThe Team
"Underestimated founders are currently venture’s biggest investment opportunity, this combined with the Techstars network and #GiveFirst mentality - is a force multiplier."
Monica Wheat
Managing Director
Yvenique Lovinsky
Investment Associate
Chacho Valadez
Investment Associate
Partner
Mentors
"I'm proud to help Techstars Detroit support the next generation of startups, as doing what's right for our customers, our companies, and our communities can help us build a more inclusive future for all."
Dug Song
Former Co-founder & CEO of Duo Security, Current Chief Strategy Officer for Cisco Security
"I'm proud to help Techstars Detroit support the next generation of startups, as doing what's right for our customers, our companies, and our communities can help us build a more inclusive future for all."
Dug Song
Former Co-founder & CEO of Duo Security, Current Chief Strategy Officer for Cisco Security
"The growing startup scene in Detroit proves you don't need a coastal zip code to be a successful tech entrepreneur. There is immense opportunity here and it's my privilege to share my experience with the next generation of founders."
Greg Schwartz
Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder, StockX
"The world needs dreamers and the world needs doers. But above all what the world needs most are dreamers that do."
Thomas Stewart
Co-Founder, MMV Growth Equity Fund; Fmr. Chief of Staff, SoftBank
"Mentoring entrepreneurs is like giving a runner a Gatorade or an orange slice 25% through an ultra-marathon - it's equal part providing substance, cheerleading, and heart-felt appreciation of their sheer will."
Patti Glaza
Managing Director, ID Ventures
"I made a promise to myself nearly 2 decades ago that eventually i'd help create thousands of jobs here in Detroit. After building my own business and mentoring others, I'm thrilled to now be a part of Techstars Detroit."
Jibreel Lockhart
CEO and Co-Founder, Petram Analytics
"The Techstars #GiveFirst mantra stuck with me since days as an Associate for Techstars Boston in 2013 and I'm continually inspired and motivated by the future generation of entrepreneurs and the impact they will have."
Kelly LaPierre
Head of Founder Network, American Family Insurance
