David Cohen — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Co-Founder and CEO of Techstars, a global startup accelerator that has invested in thousands of startups, including 21 unicorn companies collectively worth over $127 billion.
Founder of Pinpoint Technologies (1993), iContact.com, and Earfeeder (2006).
Co-author of 'Do More Faster: Techstars Lessons to Accelerate Your Startup' with Brad Feld.
Serves as a Board Member at Endeavor Colorado and LevelTen Energy, and an Advisory Board Member at Techstars Foundation and Silicon Flatirons Center.
Angel investor with a portfolio of more than 100 companies.

Biography

David Cohen is an American entrepreneur and angel investor, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Techstars. He co-founded Techstars in 2006 with Brad Feld, Jared Polis, and David Brown, launching its first program in 2007. Techstars is a mentorship-based startup accelerator that invests $118,000 in each program startup, providing mentorship and pitch opportunities. The program has invested in thousands of startups globally, including 21 unicorn companies collectively worth over $127 billion.