Interviewing at Techstars. Quick thread:

(Guide about the format/delivery, not the business)

Be yourself. No-one can do you better, so first and foremost stay true to yourself. If there is a conflict between this guide and you, choose you.

Knowing that if you're successful, this is the first of 10 years of meetings. Hence: build a connection. This isn't meant to be transactional. Connect on a human-level asking about anything you are genuinely curious about having read up on them prior.

Like attracts like. Bring good energy, positive vibes and gratitude. "So happy to be here", "Thank you for the time", "Thats a great question", "I appreciate that perspective!"

Answer all the questions you know, but feel free to say "I don't know" to one or some of them. Confidence is easy to show, coachability isn't. We want to know you're aware you don't have all the answers.

Fun fact: We don't either, but we'll get there together.