Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

. — Jenifer Clift, EO Melbourne, Director of Otto Stronger Female Networks Mentoring opportunities are less often afforded to women. Building a strong and successful business often relies on having a strong network, though women are significantly disadvantaged in this regard. However, simply hiring for diversity is not enough.

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Forward Cities

JULY 25, 2019

The essence of an entrepreneurial ecosystem is its people and the culture of trust and collaboration that allows them to interact successfully. An ecosystem that allows for the fast flow of talent, information, and resources helps entrepreneurs quickly find what they need at each stage of growth.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 1, 2020

I am a professor in entrepreneurship and educate students to this reflection and contribute to the development of an entrepreneurial culture and mindset. I do research on entrepreneurial ecosystems to further understand their composition and provide findings that may help build resilient and sustainable ecosystems.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 10, 2020

We appreciate collaboration and work diligently to identify appropriate networks & partners within ecosystems to convene and apply solutions collectively. Ecosystem builders exist in a variety of places, such as communities, organizations, industries, etc. ”(Startup Champions Network).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. If you figure out how to 10X the success of difficult conversations, you can 10X the productivity, culture, and profitability of your company. I guarantee it!” Read the post for more details on Tal’s experience.

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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. It is incumbent upon those of us working to build vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems to put inclusion front and center, at the heart of everything we do.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 8, 2020

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. What motivates you as an ecosystem builder?

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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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Forward Cities

JULY 2, 2019

As Forward Cities journeys with communities to develop equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems, one thing we are learning is that our collective imagination around entrepreneurship will have to expand. Maybe you envision your local coffee shop owner who wants to create space for community members to connect over a good cup of joe.

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 29, 2020

The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem is essential reading for entrepreneurs, community leaders, policymakers, and other key stakeholders looking to entrepreneurship as an engine of innovation and economic growth. Support people and networks over buildings and institutions. are increasingly valuable.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

It would be smart, and incredibly beneficial for investors, venture capitalists and the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem to take heed. As a Black founder in tech, I have encountered many injustices — from networking to fundraising to the game of business as a whole. Connect in the common goal of brilliance.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 5, 2021

A key tenant of the Design Thinking and Lean Startup methods — which have served entrepreneurial ecosystems well — is to lead with action. While it is easier to rely on the founders’ existing networks to recruit, it’s worth the effort to expand your outreach. Hiring to improve results.

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Forward Cities

MARCH 27, 2020

At Forward Cities we are working with a growing number of communities to foster cross-sector teams committed to strengthening their equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems.

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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. In the mid-2010s, that focus began to evolve. Just as the $2.4B

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. If you figure out how to 10X the success of difficult conversations, you can 10X the productivity, culture, and profitability of your company. I guarantee it!” Read the post for more details on Tal’s experience.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 16, 2019

One of the unique things about the work of Forward Cities is the placed-based focus of the entrepreneurial ecosystem-building work. We began with the goal to better understand our local entrepreneurial ecosystem through this placed-based lens. Franklin County, Forward Cities.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 18, 2019

The ESHIP Communities program is a community-driven approach for building entrepreneurial ecosystems that foster inclusion, relationships, collaboration, and social capital across networks of entrepreneurs and those who support them. Gerald is one of the founding members of our ESHIP Communities Council in Kansas City.

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TechCrunch

MAY 29, 2021

Laura González-Estéfani is the founder and CEO of TheVentureCity , an international, operator-led venture acceleration model designed to make the global entrepreneurial ecosystem more diverse, international and accessible to fair capital. Share on Twitter. More posts by this contributor.

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

The Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator, in recognition of the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, aims to bridge the gap in mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding. TThe Incubator aims to cultivate a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem by offering tailored support and resources to women-led startups.

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Impact Hub

JULY 30, 2021

Inspired by the 2030 Agenda, INMI is an award-winning platform that connects the migrant community with a network of professionals and resources in an all-in-one support ecosystem. Q: A supportive network definitely has the power of changing lives and businesses and your story is a great example of that.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 8, 2020

I see an ecosystem builder as something that 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. What motivates you as an ecosystem builder?

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 19, 2019

The ESHIP Communities program is a community-driven approach for building entrepreneurial ecosystems that foster inclusion, relationships, collaboration, and social capital across networks of entrepreneurs and those who support them. There were natural communities for people of color in all aspects of culture.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 30, 2019

One of the unique things about the work of Forward Cities is the placed-based focus of the entrepreneurial ecosystem-building work. We began with the goal to better understand our local entrepreneurial ecosystem through this placed-based lens. FRANKLIN COUNTY, FORWARD CITIES.

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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. I wish the small business ecosystem had something equivalent to the angel investor networks that support technology startups.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 13, 2020

We support change-makers who come from different backgrounds and are carrying-out various missions all while hosting a diverse network of experts who take on the role of mentors, educators, and investors. This is part of broader efforts to contribute to the creation of a paying-it-forward culture. 5 years of impact.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 29, 2021

Active Solution Development: We worked (and are continuing to work) with our partners to develop new approaches to addressing COVID-19 and its repercussions, engaging our funder network to immediately learn the big questions they were grappling with and develop new programming and other solutions.

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Forward Cities

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Over the past several years, a group of cross-sector stakeholders in Pittsburgh has worked with the national nonprofit organization Forward Cities to strengthen the region’s equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 16, 2022

When talking about social economy, these are the basic principles that should set the policy framework for defining the job market, as well as for boosting social and economic well-being through social and sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives and preserving nature. What’s next?

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Impact Hub advocates for embedding sustainability into startup ecosystems by promoting circular economy principles, fostering collaborations, and ensuring access to green financing. This is why we prioritise the circular economy as a core strategic priority of our network. providing the right tools, knowledge, and networks.

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