Why This Founder Would Never Do Another Startup Accelerator

Walter got into two of the world's top startup accelerators—Startmate and 500 Startups—and lived the Silicon Valley dream. Then he burned out completely. Here's what actually happens inside accelerator programs, what investors really look for, and why the home-run mentality might destroy your health for a glorified job.

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