Pros
Getting to work with founders solving interesting problems
Cons
Found out Techstars used to only have 1 program each year per team. Now everyone has 2 - 4 programs each year, but new hires are PAID LESS than what previous PMs made with just 1 program. I wish I asked more people before taking the offer. Leadership has outright said they do not think more programs equates to more work or more pay. You will also never receive any equity in the companies as a Program Manager even though you start earlier and stay later than anyone else on the team. Heed the warnings here about being over worked and under paid. Techstars really takes advantage of their brand name but what might look shiny on the outside is really a toxic work environment on the inside.
