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The working in designated office space requirement is a big negative to me. I see this as they either 1) dont really understand what kind of work environment hackers want/need 2) dont trust the groups that they are funding enough to allow them to work alone without supervision. They really should consider making the office space an option for those who want it.

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Perhaps there are some entrepreneurs that prefer a dedicated office environment as a way to focus and get things done. You may not like the office environment, but the same doesn't hold true for all entrepreneurs.

Please name a successful startup that began its earliest stages in an office. Google, Excite, Yahoo, Dell, Msft, Apple? They all started in dorms/garages/apartments.

Not saying its not possible or some dont prefer it, but the majority of successful ones do not. That is just historical fact.

But its a moot point as it sounds like (according to rms) the group office space is indeed optional with Techstars..

They provide optional office space -- it's there if you want it.

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