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The Achilles Heel of Startup Ecosystems

This is going to be BIG.

Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. Take the example of goTenna , a thriving communications hardware startup located in Downtown Brooklyn that employees almost 50 people.

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NJEDA Board Designates Netflix as a Studio Partner, Continuing New Jersey’s Film Industry Momentum

American Entrepreneurship

May 8, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) Board today designated Netflix Inc. In 2013, Netflix established its original content division, and its productions, such as “Stranger Things,” “Black Mirror,” and “The Irishman,” have garnered critical acclaim and won numerous awards.

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NJEDA Angel Tax Credit Approvals Drive over $63 Million in Private Sector Investment into New Jersey Companies in 2023

American Entrepreneurship

October 2, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced today that 28 emerging New Jersey technology businesses benefitted from $63.2 Since the ATC program’s inception in 2013, 2,900 investments totaling $872 million have been approved to support 141 New Jersey companies.

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Local Food Systems and Kitchen Incubators

EntreWorks Consulting

Local food systems development has been a hot topic in community development circles for some time now. These efforts typically use agriculture and food development as tools to advance community economic development and to improve community health outcomes. An excellent new compendium, U.S.

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

Both Sides of the Table

billion 2013 figure) have been massive financings at Honest Company ($70mm), JustFab ($85mm), ZipRecruiter ($63mm) and lord only knows how much SnapChat has actually accumulated. 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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The Innovation Imperative for the New Administration

Revolution

Indeed, making sure everyone has access to the benefits of that innovation is something that I know vice-president-elect JD Vance cares about from his work with us at Rise of the Rest and others in the tech and venture community. This is not to say there hasn’t been progress. in seed- and early-stage funding.