Techstars Startup Community Partnership Founder Catalyst Fall 2025 — Exclusive Fireside Series
Exclusive Access for Startup Community Leaders in Istanbul, Sarajevo, and Omaha Presented by Techstars Startup Community Partnership Founder Catalyst – Fall 2025
As part of the inaugural Techstars Startup Community Partnership Founder Catalyst program, we’re hosting a private, three-part Unicorn Fireside Chat Series—curated exclusively for the founders, mentors, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders driving innovation in Istanbul, Sarajevo, and Omaha.
Each session features one of Techstars’ most iconic success stories and the leaders behind them—offering rare, unfiltered insight into the journey from startup to unicorn, and the lessons learned along the way.
🔥 The Lineup
Fireside Chat — Fundraising with David Cohen, Techstars, Co-Founder & CEO | Thursday, November 6 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM GMT
A rare chance to learn directly from Techstars’ own founder on how to raise capital, lead with conviction, and build a company (and community) that endures.
Inside the Unicorn Journey: Building OpenLoop from Idea to Powerhouse with Jon Lensing, CEO of OpenLoop | Tuesday, November 11 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM GMT
How a physician-turned-founder built a healthtech unicorn by reimagining clinical infrastructure, raising strategic capital, and navigating hypergrowth in one of the toughest sectors.
Unicorn Blueprint: How SendGrid Scaled from Techstars to a $3BN Acquisition with Isaac Saldana, Co-Founder of SendGrid | Tuesday, November 18 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM GMT
From launching in Techstars to a $3BN acquisition by Twilio, Isaac shares what it takes to scale APIs globally, transition leadership, and stay true to your values while growing fast.
Why Attend
This isn’t just another webinar series. It’s a front-row seat to real, behind-the-scenes conversations with founders who’ve been where you are—and made it to the top. The kind of insight that doesn’t get shared on podcasts or panels.
Who It’s For
Participation is by invitation only and open exclusively to the startup ecosystem stakeholders of Istanbul, Sarajevo, and Omaha—including founders, mentors, investors, and community partners.
Your Access Point to the Global Techstars Network
These sessions are more than inspiration—they’re designed to spark collaboration, elevate local ecosystems, and give our community leaders direct access to the global Techstars network of unicorns, experts, and investors.
Seats are limited. Reserve your spot now and join the conversations that inspire the next generation of global founders.