It’s only been around a short three years, but the 500 Startups Accelerator has already cemented its spot as one of the top programs for founders who are looking to improve their products and reach new users. Now graduating more than 100 new companies per year, the program has historically done a great job of including international startups. Ryan Lawler meets with the founders and companies at 500 Startups to talk about their accelerator program.

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