A former colleague reflects on working with Dan Eggen, from pitching stories together to surviving sudden layoffs at The Washington Post. He highlights Eggen’s sharp editing skills, enthusiasm for journalism, and his legacy as a mentor before his recent passing.

Despite the popularity of startup accelerators, 99% fail to meet expectations due to a lack of effective mentorship and experience among their founders. Successful accelerators like Y Combinator thrive because their leaders possess firsthand knowledge of building billion-dollar companies, which is often missing in most programs. The distinction between true accelerators and startup schools is crucial for understanding their impact on startups.