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How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene

Both Sides of the Table

I have never been more optimistic about the impact that the tech startup community is having on cities in America or about the role that cities outside of San Francisco / Silicon Valley can play in our future. Changes in the Startup Ecosystem. The Foundations of the Seattle startup community.

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Why Has LA Suddenly Gotten So Much Attention from VCs and Entrepreneurs?

Both Sides of the Table

Let me start with the obvious baseline that most people probably know instinctively: Los Angeles is the 3rd largest technology startup ecosystem in the US. We don’t seem to get credit as a community for SpaceX or recognition as one of the fastest growing communities for commerce: Honest Company & JustFab.

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Forget Presidential Politics: Here’s How We Create Jobs — And How You Can Help

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As I write this, days after the 2012 presidential election, I’m probably not alone in feeling relieved that the political jeering and soapboxing that reached a feverish pitch during the seemingly endless campaign season has finally subsided. misses an opportunity. Securities Regulation. Intellectual Property.

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Gener8tor is the biggest startup accelerator you’ve never heard of…

TechCrunch

For the past decade, Gener8tor has been working to shift that by spinning up accelerators in local communities that have money but are underserved in terms of startup support. We spoke with the Gener8tor founders about why they are passionate about thinking about the startup ecosystem a little differently.

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Adam Arredondo

Ecosystem Builder Hub

To you, what is an Ecosystem Builder? I see an ecosystem builder as someone who takes a holistic look at creating the conditions for entrepreneurship and innovation to thrive in a community. Direct entrepreneur support is critical but only a part of creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Coral Capital closes third fund with $128M for startups in Japan

TechCrunch

About 30% of its third fund is from global investors including the US, Asia and Europe, and Coral Capital wants to be a bridge between its Japan-based portfolio companies and global venture capital community for reaching international scale, Riney continued. LINE Ventures merges with YJ Capital, launches $271M fund.

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The Venture Capital Diversity Gap and Why It Matters

StartupNation

As a second-generation Korean American woman and the daughter of immigrant parents, I’ve experienced and witnessed the discrimination and prejudice faced by many diverse women and minorities who come from underserved communities. That summer sparked a revelation that would ignite my passion for entrepreneurship.