The past decade has seen a rapid expansion of the world of startup accelerators and incubators. TechStars, DreamIt Ventures, AngelPad, Launchpad LA, and, of course, the infamous Y Combinator are but a few of the hundreds of accelerators around the country. For the aspiring entrepreneur, the accelerator landscape can be a tough one to navigate. I’m a Wharton undergrad. I took a year off from school and participated in two different startup accelerators—one on the east coast and one on the west coast—for 3 different companies. Weather put aside, my experiences were quite different. My conclusion was simple. The accelerator experience is not for everyone. Here’s why.
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