Item: Techstars
Rating: 5
Author: Current employee - Hackstar

Question 1

Does Techstars pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Techstars employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Techstars. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Techstars?

Accepted Answer

52% of Techstars employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Techstars 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Techstars?

Accepted Answer

Associate (38), Operations Associate (16), Program Manager (15), Business Associate (8), Design Associate (8), Director (8), Intern (6), Internship (5), Manager (5), Managing Director (5), Analyst (4), Business Development Associate (4), Mentor (4), Project Manager (4), Engineer (3)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at Techstars according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"You do work with some really great people and they are very passionate about what they do." ((in 25 reviews)); "If the associates team is great, you'll spend 3 months working 14 hours a day and you'll be proud of the achievements." ((in 12 reviews)); "incredible opportunity to grow your network with really qualified people" ((in 9 reviews)); "Mission is inspiring and most colleagues are great" ((in 6 reviews)); "Excellent benefits and remote or hybrid work is available." ((in 4 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at Techstars according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Low pay but its worth it as its only three months" ((in 19 reviews)); "Low salary for amount of work, little structure in how to work with the companies and your interaction with Techstars." ((in 7 reviews)); "Long hours that are required" ((in 7 reviews)); "The board brought on a new CEO who is even more factional than the previous leadership and lacking as a visionary." ((in 5 reviews)); "Management is bad at budgeting" ((in 4 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Techstars layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Techstars layoffs and their outlook for job security at Techstars in 2026.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Techstars locations?

Accepted Answer

Boulder, New York, Denver, Los Angeles, Seattle, Boston, Chicago, Kansas City, Austin, Detroit, Atlanta, Birmingham, San Antonio, Saint Paul, Indianapolis, Glendale, West Hollywood, San Francisco, Colorado Springs, Des Moines

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