Decoding the Startup Ecosystem: Lessons From the Inside (Part 2)
You’ve mapped the landscape; now hear how it feels on the ground. In this follow-up session, a candid panel of women founders who’ve completed YC, SkyDeck, and Techstars will share what surprised them, what paid off, and what they’d change if they could start again.
What we’ll cover
Day-to-day reality inside top accelerators and how it shifts as Demo Day nears
How each program shaped fundraising, hiring, and product focus
Red flags, unexpected perks, and the decision points that mattered most
Frameworks for choosing (or skipping) an accelerator, plus how to prep your best application
Format
Founder panel + rapid-fire AMA. Bring your most challenging questions and get straight answers from people who’ve lived it.
Why attend
Walk away with an insider’s view, a checklist of must-dos, and a clearer sense of whether an accelerator fits your roadmap.
Missed Part 1? No worries—join anyway and catch the recording later. Together, both sessions give you the full picture: strategy first, real-world stories second.
🎟️ Reserve your seat for just $10—less than the cost of five minutes of pro-level consulting. Every dollar goes right back into EchoHer’s work empowering women and non-binary entrepreneurs.
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Our Hosts
Bing Li is passionate about technology, disruptive innovation, and supporting founders at the earliest stages. She established and led the startup ecosystem at Agora, the global leading RTE (Real-Time Engagement) platform, mentored founders, curated global real-time AI showcases, and partnered with VCs and hackathons to drive innovation. Before that, she managed startup programs at Berkeley SkyDeck, helping founders grow and secure funding. She's currently building leavenlab.xyz.
EchoHer is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and non-binary founders and funders by increasing their representation and success in entrepreneurship. We foster a supportive ecosystem that drives meaningful change and creates impactful opportunities through monthly events, co-working opportunities, curated networking sessions, pitch nights, and insightful panel discussions.