22 Feb 2025
By juditova

Corporate Accelerators: Do They Really Help Startups or Just Serve Big Businesses?

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Corporate accelerators have become an integral part of the startup ecosystem, offering resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities. However, the real question remains: do corporate accelerators genuinely benefit startups, or are they primarily designed to serve the interests of established corporations? Andrea Lo Verso (2022) provides an empirical analysis of how corporate accelerators impact startup performance, specifically differentiating between vertical and horizontal corporate accelerators. This article analyses corporate accelerators and their effect on startup performance, making it relevant for both founders and corporate strategists​. This post represents a series of articles related to a research and dissertation called “Are corporate accelerators springboards for…
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22 Feb 2025
By juditova

Do Founders’ Skills Matter in Startup Accelerators? How Education and Experience Affect Success

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Startup accelerators have become a driving force in entrepreneurship, offering promising ventures a structured pathway to refine their business models, secure funding, and establish industry connections. However, do all startups benefit equally from accelerator programs? This question is central to the study presented in this blog post, which examines how founders’ education and experience influence their ability to leverage accelerator programs effectively. The findings reveal a striking contrast: while higher education enhances both innovation and social performance, prior entrepreneurial and industry experience do not necessarily lead to better outcomes. These insights challenge conventional wisdom and suggest that knowledge acquired through formal education plays a more crucial…
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