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ESHIP Communities Ecosystem Builder: Edgar Galicia

Forward Cities

This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. Edgar is one of the founding members of our ESHIP Communities Council in Kansas City. A: The community is willing and ready to invest in itself.

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Connect Your Startup Community through Content Creation

Ecosystem Builder Hub

A core tenet of ecosystem building is making connections—connecting entrepreneurs to people, information, and resources that can help them move their business forward. “An The one-on-one connecting that ecosystem builders do is a critical part of our role in facilitating the flow of information. Here’s some ideas on what to start with.

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Case Study: The Dan River Region Ecosystem Development

Ecosystem Builder Hub

We found one of those exemplary steps in southern Virginia where the Dan River Region Entrepreneur Ecosystem recognized the need for an ecosystem coordinator and rallied their stakeholders to hire the first entrepreneurial ecosystem builder for the region. River and bridges in Danville.

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EO’s Most Popular Inc. Posts: A Lookback at 2023

Entrepreneurs' Organization

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Streamlining processes and defining role responsibilities will pay dividends for those willing to invest time and energy. Read the post for more details to learn if this exciting perk might benefit your business.

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Two Local Erie Startups win Ben Franklin’s TechCelerator Business Bootcamp

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

“Their dedication and ingenuity exemplify the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving in our community.” Zenedge (Marva Morris) – Zenedge is revolutionizing the energy drink market by enhancing packaging, introducing new flavors, innovating the formula, and prioritizing healthier ingredients.

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Gregslist – The Strange Attractor

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Thriving startup ecosystems are good for the economy, good for society, and good for pretty much everyone. But ecosystem building is hard. Successful startup communities often grow organically without any deliberate plans or resources. But, despite lots of time, energy and money, most of these ecosystems seem to fizzle.

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What is an Ecosystem Builder

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Dozens of ecosystem builders share their perspective on what an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder is, and does. One of the challenges in turning ecosystem building into a recognized profession is the lack of a recognized definition for what it is and what an ecosystem builder is. Community Focus.