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The Achilles Heel of Startup Ecosystems

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Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. One thing they’re spending very little time on could wind up being the reason why all of these efforts dry up.

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A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

In addition, Toni works on several digital-economy-related initiatives that support the scaling of digital businesses, stimulate startup ecosystems and accelerate the digital transformation of key industries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and the Middle East. A glimpse into Singapore’s current startup ecosystem.

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What minority founders must consider before entering the venture-backed startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

But most venture-backed startups are “still overwhelmingly white, male, Ivy-League-educated and based in Silicon Valley,” according to a study conducted by RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC. Make serious headway with accelerators. Funding for Black entrepreneurs in the U.S. hit nearly $1.8

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Detroit’s Monica Wheat Strengthens Startup Ecosystem with Equality and Inclusion

StartupNation

A strategist, educator and venture developer, Southfield native Monica Wheat has dedicated her career to venture capital, but what truly sets her apart is her dedication to improving Detroit’s startup community and making it more inclusive to women and girls. Coding, technology and education have always been central to Wheat.

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Budding entrepreneurs receive a head start with startup education scholarships

NZ Entrepreneur

A new batch of enterprising New Zealanders are being given the opportunity to fast track their ventures from idea through to startup, thanks to an online education initiative backed by Callaghan Innovation and entrepreneur education platform Startup NZ. Adam Townsend, Bike Matrix.

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How to Kick Start Your Community’s Startup Scene

Both Sides of the Table

Cincinnati, like many startup communities in the US over the past 5 years, has revitalized important regions in its urban core, created accelerators, built co-working facilities, pooled together angel capital, attracted VCs, involved educational institutions and solicited the help of important corporations in a more cohesive ecosystem.

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How Support Organizations Can Unlock the Potential of Entrepreneurs in Vietnam

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Establishing a network: Language barriers, cultural differences, and a disorganized startup ecosystem can make networking in Vietnam seem impossible. The Vietnam Angel Network (VAN) provides funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities for early-stage startups. EO has 17,500+ members across 220 chapters in 75 countries.