Revolution

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

This report serves to further illustrate that thesis by breaking down what we look for in what we call “tentpole companies”: local startups that are the standout successes of a community’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Place Matters”?—?Rise

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Lewis is the founder and CEO of Gig Wage , a simplified fintech payroll platform built for contract workers. Black founders, and uniquely Black founders in tech, are facing insurmountable odds. However, I have pressed forward despite the disparities that often plague the Black entrepreneurial community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

I am the founder of the relatively new domain extension “.club,” However, there are already millions of users, including many high-level leaders in both the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Silicon Valley and the entertainment industry. Life seems so different after finding out about Clubhouse! The antidote to Zoom fatigue.

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Revolution

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

The Journeys of Founders We Met on the Road Traveling the country by bus to visit founders and ecosystems defying odds was bound to turn up more than a few inspiring stories. Stories of Reinvigorated Startup Communities True innovation transforms communities. But you may not know their stories.

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Startup Catalyst

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

In the first three years of Startup Catalyst, there was only the Youth Mission (now called the Future Founders mission) sending 20 people at a time to Silicon Valley. Graham Fellows went on the Startup Community Leaders Mission which featured Boulder, Denver, and San Francisco. He took pictures of every community space he went into.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

MAY 21, 2021

Cultivating a culture and practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a core principle for entrepreneurial ecosystem builders. What does it say when we tell them their ideas and dreams are unworthy because they don’t fit into some narrow model of a startup founder? It’s not an afterthought.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., shared his preferred goal-setting methodology. “I’ve

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Source Link

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

An EDP certification demonstrates that economic developers have a strong understanding of how to build an entrepreneurial community,” said Maria Meyers , SourceLink’s founder and executive director. SourceLink is here to help you connect to resources and to build an effective and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Local broadband providers offer greater access to achieve economic prosperity Rural economies and communities benefit from access to fiber broadband, boosting entrepreneurship, income, and business investments. underserved communities with a lack of broadband or limited internet access, 2.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

By acknowledging the mental health struggles and fostering a culture of support, the entrepreneurial ecosystem can evolve into a space where both success and well-being thrive. Andile Khumalo, founder and CEO of KhumaloCo., Have you encountered such feelings, and how did you address them?

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 18, 2019

More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. Meet Kansas City entrepreneur and ecosystem builder Gerald Smith. Gerald and his wife Dianna co-founded Plexpod, a coworking space where they champion entrepreneurs and the power of community to achieve success. A : Show up! It was a huge miss on my part.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

What ignites a startup ecosystem? 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. Gregslist – The Unexpected Catalyst?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 29, 2020

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.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2021

The fund has already amassed a community of more than 70 founders to invest, advise and be venture partners to the portfolio companies. The fund will invest between $250,000 and $1 million in startups at the seed stage to help them achieve the milestones needed on the path to raising a Series A.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 27, 2019

Last week’s Forward Cities conference in Pittsburgh highlighted the need for equity and inclusion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Deena Hayes-Greene, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Racial Equity Institute (REI) LLC. By Kaliah Ligon, Forward Cities Local Director – Indianapolis, IN. However, it is anything but.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In the heart of the NC Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill), where ideas take flight, a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem thrives. Neil Bagchi, founder of Bagchi Law, PLLC, is a leader in this entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

This post is part of a series featuring highlights from the Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building campaign which shone a spotlight on 40+ entrepreneurial ecosystem builders from around the U.S. Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking.

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HPA

MARCH 12, 2024

Their successful careers underscore their dedication to championing visionary founders and groundbreaking concepts, ranging from innovative startups in logistics like ShipBob to AI pioneers like Zengines, disruptors in the beverage industry like Provi, and innovators in health and wellness like NOCD and Simple Mills.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 29, 2021

Insights from the Field: Experienced ecosystem builders share their insights and experience. Much of what we do as startup community builders requires in-person interactions through workshops, meetups, and other events. We’re leaning heavily on our digital platforms to keep the community engaged.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 23, 2021

From England to Bangladesh via Switzerland, we spoke to some of our fearless founders who opened an Impact Hub in 2020. Meet Kamran, Shazeeb, and Carlotta, the founders of Impact Hub Bradford, Dhaka and Ticino respectively; Q. Are there any examples of entrepreneurial action in response to the pandemic you witnessed in your community?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 15, 2021

These startup communities have created engaging campaigns that celebrate their entrepreneurs and startup community. But most people are unaware of this and the enormous potential of entrepreneurship in their communities and society in general. Community Campaigns Celebrating their Entrepreneurs and Startup Community.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 21, 2020

Goal 7 Sustainable Work: Develop professional recognition and resources for ecosystem builders. In a nutshell : Entrepreneurial ecosystem building requires perseverance. Eric Parker, Founder and President, theClubhou.se, Augusta, GA. Ecosystem Builders need a sustainable business model. Read Mark’s spotlight.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses Despite Romania’s growing startup ecosystem, women founders remain disproportionately low. Why women entrepreneurs need more support Despite Romanias growing startup ecosystem, theres a glaring gender gap in entrepreneurship. But one programme isnt enough.

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While the University of Michigan has been formally educating students on entrepreneurship for decades, the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has notably ramped up in the last ten years and has effectively used its powerful alumni network to amplify its growth. Notably, Twilio recently became a publicly-traded corporation.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

The Angel Capital Association (ACA) Summit represents a beacon for black investors, founders, and high-growth startups. This event, heralded as the industry’s flagship, convenes a diverse community of new and experienced angel investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurial minds to explore critical topics and trends in angel investing.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

While Amsterdam garners the lion’s share of attention in the Netherlands tech ecosystem, the not-so-far-away region around Utrecht has its fair share of tech startups and investors, as is evidenced by our latest survey of locals, below. Arthur Tolsma , CEO and co-founder, Codean. Paul Mignot , founder and CEO, Withthegrid.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., shared his preferred goal-setting methodology. “I’ve

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

This post is part of a series featuring highlights from the Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building campaign which shone a spotlight on 40+ entrepreneurial ecosystem builders from around the U.S. Making our ecosystem more easily navigable and ultimately founder-friendly. and abroad between February and September 2020.

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StartupNation

MAY 18, 2021

Related: From Our Founder: New Legislation Makes Equity Crowdfunding the Go-To Source for Startup Funding. Locally, think of the changes we’ve seen in Detroit as a result of Dan Gilbert’s vision, in which he made it a priority to foster the startup ecosystem as a central way to attract and retain young talent.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

“ Every community has its secret entrepreneurial success stories. Ecosystem builders must recruit those individuals and elevate them as examples for others by highlighting their stories to others. ” — Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building Playbook. We have to get better at telling our own stories.

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GCUC

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Through our work, we’ve cultivated a global community of people we think you should know about. Community of Cultivators is a new blog series to introduce you to coworking game changers and connectors. She is the Producer of our GCUC Canada event as well as the Founder of COHIP and Creative Blueprint. Name: Ashley Proctor.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

As ecosystem builders, we are committed to serving the entrepreneurs in our communities. Pm EST for a one-hour Fireside Chat about Ecosystem Building principle #1: Put entrepreneurs front and center. To do our job well, we need to know who they are and what they need. Join Social Venturers on September 10th, 2020, at 2.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

As the founder and managing partner of two early-stage funds, Alicia has encouraged, enabled, and advocated for a more diverse group of investors and entrepreneurs - for women, for people of color, and for impact. General accomplishments which have influenced or benefited the angel investment community.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

i2E venture advisors go into the community with their sleeves rolled up. That front-end work usually starts with helping founders who haven’t started a company before. i2E’s micro-accelerator, the E3 , helps founders vet and validate the path to market. Expect a real-world view. . Access to capital. .

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

AUGUST 1, 2021

It is a six-month accelerator program aimed at cultivating underestimated founders located in Tulsa and beyond. Founders who are Black and Brown. Underestimated founders. Black founders receive roughly 1 percent of all venture capital funding in this country. It is called ACT Tulsa. What do I mean by underestimated?

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Forward Cities

JUNE 27, 2019

Forward Cities is a national capacity-building and learning network working within and between cities and micropolitans to create more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem development. Fay Horwitt, Vice President of Community Innovation explains the Forward Cities’ Theory of Change model. This is the mission of Forward Cities.

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Impact Hub

JULY 22, 2020

A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world a better place we so passionately dreamt of ”, 18 July was International Nelson Mandela Day and these words are still as valid and important as they were the day Nelson Mandela spoke them aloud. UN Photo by P.Sudhakaran. “A

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