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Jonathan Wegener founded TechStars startup Friendslist.

Jonathan Wegener went through the TechStars NYC program two months ago.

He wrote a blog post explaining key differences between the accelerator and its similar-sounding predecessor, Y Combinator.

"Most people don't understand that the programs are radically different accelerator models," Wegener says.

"In short, Y Combinator is an isolationist model...TechStars is a collaborative model. And what's right for one startup might not be right for another."

 

To read the full, original article click on this link: 5 Major Differences Between TechStars and Y Combinator

Author:Alyson Shontell