Jordan Fliegel

Jordan Fliegel stands as a prominent figure in the early-stage investment landscape, currently serving as a Managing Director at Techstars. In this pivotal role, he spearheads accelerator programs designed to identify, nurture, and scale high-potential technology startups. As an MD, Jordan is responsible for the entire lifecycle of a Techstars program, from sourcing and selecting promising companies to providing intensive mentorship, strategic guidance, and crucial seed capital. His leadership ensures that participating founders gain access to Techstars' vast network of mentors, investors, and corporate partners, significantly accelerating their growth trajectory.

Jordan's investment philosophy is deeply rooted in his extensive entrepreneurial background. He is particularly drawn to innovative solutions in sectors such as B2B SaaS, consumer technology, fintech, and sports technology. He seeks out strong founding teams with clear vision, demonstrable market fit, and the resilience to navigate the challenges of startup growth. His approach is hands-on, leveraging his operational experience to help founders refine their product, strategy, and go-to-market execution.

Before joining Techstars, Jordan Fliegel built a remarkable career as a serial entrepreneur, founding and scaling multiple successful ventures. He was a co-founder of DraftKings, a company that revolutionized the fantasy sports industry. His entrepreneurial spirit continued with CoachUp, an online platform connecting athletes with private coaches, which was later acquired by Stack Sports. He also founded EverTrue, a leading fundraising and alumni engagement platform for educational institutions, subsequently acquired by Blackbaud. These experiences as a founder provide him with invaluable empathy and insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by early-stage companies, making him a highly effective mentor and investor.

His journey from successful founder to influential investor is a testament to his deep understanding of what it takes to build and scale a company. This firsthand experience allows him to offer practical, actionable advice, helping founders avoid common pitfalls and capitalize on emerging trends. Jordan is also the author of 'The Startup Playbook,' further solidifying his commitment to sharing knowledge and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs.

At Techstars, Jordan Fliegel continues to shape the future of technology by empowering innovative founders. His unique blend of operational expertise, strategic vision, and a robust network makes him an invaluable asset to the startups he supports, driving significant impact within the global startup ecosystem.