This week’s episode is another special Bonus Episode of Innovation Rising! I’m joined in the studio today by 3 great guests to discuss Accelerator/Studio programs, the benefits of these programs, and how companies can get the most from such an opportunity. Adam Draper from Boost VC joins us to talk about the Boost VC Accelerator and with me in the Studio from Healthbox is Matty Francis, Director of Innovation Consulting, and Kristen Lux, Outreach and Engagement Manager A few of the topics we get into in this episode: What an accelerator is How the Boost VC accelerator operates and what are the types of companies that should apply Are accelerators necessary? There are so many; what is the true value an accelerator provides beyond cash for equity? How the Healthbox Studio works and what are the types of companies that should apply What companies can do to make the most of their opportunity in the program Which companies should not go to an accelerator What startups should look for in an accelerator/Studio program How the Boost Accelerator and Healthbox Studio are complementary to one another Application information for both programs Connect with Adam and Boost VC: Boost VC Boost VC Accelerator Application Adam on Twitter Connect with Healthbox Healthbox, Studio Information, and Application Follow us on Twitter Subscribe and leave a review in iTunes Have guest suggestions or topic ideas for the podcast? Send them to us at ideas@healthbox.com Listen to his episode on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Libsyn