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The Real Reason Accelerators Fund Your Startup

In today's episode, we discuss why a startup company needs an accelerator to gain access to venture capital and achieve rapid scaling. This is essential for founders looking for support and client connections, offering valuable startup tips for growth. 00:00 In this episode 00:37 | Meet Ella Shukho 01:07 | An accelerator is not a startup school 02:17 | How to get into a startup accelerator 03:55 | Why join a startup accelerator 05:25 | THIS disqualifies a startup instantly 07:11 | Is it a startup or a small business 10:17 | What makes 500 Global so unique 11:37 | The success rate of VC-backed startups 12:30 | The biggest demo day mistake 15:11 | Most startup founders are falling for THIS 16:12 | THIS type of startup founder will succeed 18:40 | Who is an ideal startup accelerator alumni 24:25 | A career in a business accelerator 27:40 | Working at an accelerator VS a startup 32:07 | The shift in the startup environment Ella builds bridges between venture capital, startup founders, and enterprise customers—helping early-stage companies turn ideas into scalable businesses. She is currently Head of Partnerships at Alma and previously managed startup accelerator programs at 500 Global, where she worked closely with startup companies and entrepreneurs navigating the early stages of startup funding, seed funding, and growth. Through her work with global startup accelerators, Ella has supported hundreds of startup founders and startup entrepreneurs, helping them understand startup funding explained, refine their startup equity strategies, and prepare for key milestones such as Demo Day. Her experience spans designing high-impact business accelerator programs, mentoring entrepreneurs, and facilitating partnerships between innovative startup companies and large enterprise organizations. Ella’s work focuses on helping founders move from idea to traction—guiding them through the realities of raising capital, building meaningful partnerships, and scaling sustainably. She frequently shares entrepreneur advice, startup tips, and insights into how to start a startup, drawing from her experience supporting founders across accelerator ecosystems. Ella thrives in fast-moving startup environments where ambiguity is part of the process and momentum matters. Put her in a room full of founders, VCs, and potential partners, and she will quickly identify ways to create value for everyone involved—whether through strategic introductions, program design, or partnerships that help startup entrepreneurs grow faster. Guest: Ella Shukho Linkedin:   / ella-shukho   Host: Alena Gladkova Linkedin:   / helen-glad   🕵️‍♀️ My team hires top global talents in AI, ML, iGaming, and Web3 for your business. https://kpeople.guru Recruit the best talent for your company: https://kpeople.guru/service/on-deman... #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcastshow #accelerators #accelerator #startupaccelerator