1. help others 2. respond in network 3. create a virtuous cycle. 4. appreciate the help 5. We respect “no” 6. share talent and business opportunities. 7. building a safe, sustainable, long-lasting, and prosperous global society through our business activities.
In the code of conduct of Techstars (Techstars, 2021), you can find seven principles for the #GiveFirst mindset: 1. We help others whenever possible. We are all busy, but when the ask is sincere and realistic, we respond and help. We respect each other’s time and are clear and focused on our requests. 2. We respond quickly in network. We make every attempt to prioritize and respond to requests from fellow Techstars network members, ideally within two business days. 3. We deliberately create a virtuous cycle. We proactively work to give back to the ecosystem by giving first to others in our community with no specific expectations of return. 4. We appreciate the help of others. No one goes it alone; startups are a team activity. We express our appreciation for the help of our customers, mentors, and others that make our success possible. 5. We respect “no” as an answer. If another member says no to a request, we respect their decision. 6. We share talent and business opportunities. Whenever we have finalist candidates whom we choose not to hire directly, we share them with others in the network. When we become aware of good business opportunities that we choose not to pursue directly, we share them with others in the network. 7. We are committed to building a safe, sustainable, long-lasting, and prosperous global society through our business activities. We believe in solving environmental issues, such as climate change, to contribute to building a people- and planet-friendly future.
Techstars. Code of Conduct. Accessed December 11, 2021.
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