Comments on: Why it’s the right time for the Lean Startup Accelerator

By: Mikko Jarvenpaa

Mikko Jarvenpaa — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 10:59:16 +0000

Jason, sounds very good, best of luck. I’ll reach out regarding a few more notes I have on the topic and a couple of questions based on what you’re doing!

By: Byron M. G. Sanford, Esq.

Byron M. G. Sanford, Esq. — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:15:25 +0000

Reblogged this on Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC and commented: This article definitely covers some interesting thoughts on the different models for a Business Accelerator program.

By: Jason Della Rocca

Jason Della Rocca — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:51:29 +0000

Agree 100% on vertical integration. We’re putting the finishing touches on a game focused incubator+accelerator in Montreal. Some notes via my blog: http://www.realitypanic.com/archives/496

The integration allows us to not only enable teams to bake the products, but also help them bring them directly to market. Would love to get your thoughts on the model.

By: Mikko Jarvenpaa

Mikko Jarvenpaa — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 08:57:50 +0000

Thanks for the comment. Development of a funding ecosystem that you mention, especially in Europe, is of paramount importance. The ad tech accelerator was an example of the internal dynamics of an accelerator program. The portfolio product examples were neither entirely developed startup ideas, but rather areas of focus. To your point ‘ad networks are easy to set up’ – yes, so are social news sharing sites, but creating a winner takes more than just setting one up. Accelerators are in the business of picking and creating winners. The lower the barriers to entry for a product, the more other unfair advantages need to be bestowed upon a potential winner.

By: cpokane

cpokane — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 13:46:54 +0000

What’s the name of you ad tech accelerator? love to know more? Ad networks are easy to set up. Do they really need an accelerator’s investment or guidance? No. And if it’s a “middle man” ad network you are building you are in real trouble, as the market has shifted toward automated buying.

I would say the Euro ad tech space needs a funding eco-system (outside the likes of Thomas Falk et al) for ad tech, not another accelerator – and certainly not one with a verticalised ad tech focus. And what you mention in your piece are point solutions (anlytics, targeting, etc). What we need is a roll-up, not more FNACs.