Revolution

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

At Rise of the Rest, we’ve spent years traversing the country, spotlighting emerging startup hubs, and building a network of entrepreneurial champions and ecosystem builders beyond Silicon Valley, New York City, and Boston. We dive deeper into the definition in our 2022 Annual Report. Place comes into play here, too.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

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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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

I built a 3,000 person tech networking organization in NYC back in 2006 and was one of the first 100 members of the NY Tech Meetup back in 2005 so I’ve participated in a lot of these conversations. Lastly, your city needs to be livable—and that definition is changing. San Francisco is dealing with some very serious livability issues.

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Feedough

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

But the definition of CTO and his roles are not limited to this. Access Alto identified four broad categories of CTO: Infrastructure leader: The CTO is responsible for the data, maintenance, security and network of a business. Since it is an executive-level position, there are a lot more responsibilities on CTO’s shoulder.

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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

How else can you explain this headline matching a story about a professional social network still trying to explore revenues raising $17mm on an $80mm valuation? We're seeing, for the first time, investment and some disruption in huge areas like education, food, healthcare, government and even hardware based startups.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 22, 2020

It was built on a network of drivers woefully unprotected by labor laws, without healthcare, wage production or unemployment benefits—the consequences of which are now painfully all too obvious and should seem a little less like a source of pride. Take Uber, for example—one of the largest wealth creation events of our time.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2024

This definition acts as the cornerstone of future decisions. Focus your cost-effective tactics in these areas: Content Marketing: Focus on crafting valuable blog posts, captivating social media content, educational videos , or compelling webinars that resonate with your intended audience. Plans also help with prioritization.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 5, 2011

In a world where your networking power is based on loose connections with people you don’t know that well, not being able to meet strangers is a disadvantage. I’d run outside and play, and I was typically being loosely watched by the small pieces loosely joined network of parents or neighbors—but often times we were out of sight.

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This is going to be BIG.

JULY 13, 2023

I feel like non-partner professionals tend to live in the very heart of the cities they work in, often paying up for very central locations and buildings with amenities so they can optimize their time around networking instead of commuting. Also, maybe you don’t have the same definition of VC success.

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Gust

OCTOBER 1, 2014

The most comprehensive and best known is the Power of Angel Investing seminar series developed by the Angel Resource Institute (formerly known as the Angel Capital Education Foundation, and prior to that part of the Angel Capital Association). A third is the in-house course developed for its members by the Golden Seeds angel network.

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Gust

MAY 18, 2014

They definitely look for more personalization, and more “me, myself, and I” in the message. Rogers talks about this phenomenon in his book, “ The Network is Your Customer: Five Strategies to Thrive in a Digital Age ,” and suggests some strategies to improve your perceived engagement level. Make it an enjoyable experience.

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media strategy networking education 166

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JUNE 7, 2019

Ashna Mahepal, founder of Young Help Suriname (YHS) , is a member of the YLAI Network and 2016 YLAI Fellow. It was definitely a challenge, but one she has overcome to help her organization grow. Check out the advice other YLAI Network members had on the challenges entrepreneurs face and the Top 10 Tips on Staying Motivated. .

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Secrets to Gaining Admission to the World’s Topic Universities,” and is CEO of Crimson Education , a university admissions consulting company. Young aspiring entrepreneurs apply for Y Combinator in the hopes of receiving seed funding, mentorship and networking opportunities to help create the next unicorn.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 23, 2021

Y Combinator is slowly growing its stake in education companies, as the sector balloons with newfound demand from remote learners. With this context, I will use the current edtech cohort within the batch to sketch out one version of the future of education in the eyes of this specific demographic of early-stage founders.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 1, 2020

Christina is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Development Strategies at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at the University of Indiana and Business Development Manager at the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Research Network (EERN). HilbertProblems (As an educator, I am working on a webinar/MOOC to serve ecosystem builders.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 29, 2020

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. Clearly, if we’re going to come up with a professional definition of what ecosystem building is, it needs to include this connector/connecting aspect.

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entrepreneurial ecosystem collaboration communities peer-to-peer 98

Jason Malki

APRIL 19, 2023

This experience proved invaluable when he co-founded Wisdm, a financial education platform. It was very clear to me how an event like this prompted the need for educational services to be offered to this group of investors, which are young and inexperienced. What motivated you to launch your startup? Thank you so much for joining us!

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David Teten VC

AUGUST 30, 2021

There is a reason that the definitive book on the topic has such a depressing title: Boulevard of Broken Dreams: Why Public Efforts to Boost Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Have Failed–and What to Do about It , by my former professor, Josh Lerner, Head of the Entrepreneurial Management Unit and the Jacob H. GlobalScot Network.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

They announced on Monday, November 14, the signing of definitive agreements that will allow KKR to participate as the lead investor in the $48 million Series C funding round. Register Committed to accelerate the digital transformation of the world’s fourth largest population, Privy has partnered with KKR , a leading global investment firm.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 1, 2020

I don’t say that ecosystem builders are people that yell to be heard but they are definitely people who share their experience and connect at the individual and collective level with other to make things happen). You need to engage others and sometimes the vocabulary is not the same and we still need to educate and try again and again.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Borkowski confirmed it is “definitely” an up round for the company. “In the western world, online education wasn’t a big investment area [pre-COVID] and that has changed a lot, with huge adoption by students, parents and teachers,” he said.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 14, 2018

Attend workshops, conferences, seminars, trade shows or networking events or regularly read books, magazines, newsletters, reports, blogs and more. While there are benefits to being an entrepreneur, there are definitely challenges as well. Other options? Resilience. Leaders who are resilient have the ability to persevere.

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Gust

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

If your startup can’t be bothered with social media, or has no plan to take advantage of it, then you are definitely at risk these days. It should include education on style preferences and confidentiality. Lead generation continues to be the biggest benefit of social networking for U.S. But simply jumping in is not enough.

media 125

media startup networking education 125

David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

Expert Networks. Expert Network firms source subject matter experts from various domains and pair them with clients seeking topical or industry insights. I founded Circle of Experts, an expert network which I sold to Evalueserve.). The expert network industry has grown an average 4.5%

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2018

In support of its vision to create the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) encourages new ways of inspiring entrepreneurship through education and experience sharing. I share lessons from EO with my kids in hopes of opening their minds and educating them as early as possible.

entrepreneurship 130

entrepreneurship education entrepreneurs health 130

Revolution

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

You and your potential acquirer may have different definitions of “scalable systems.” While the buyer may eventually integrate your back-office systems, IT stack, and supply and logistics networks, they will first ask whether they could take a hands-off approach and still get value.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

And rightfully so: Business school is damn expensive and largely reserved for a select group of people who have the time and money to invest in elite education. Kulkarni said that Stoa has offered scholarships to women but said “there’s definitely something that needs to be done.”

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a reason the definitive book on the topic has such a depressing title: “Boulevard of Broken Dreams: Why Public Efforts to Boost Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Have Failed — and What to Do about It,” by my former professor, Josh Lerner, head of the entrepreneurial management unit and the Jacob H. Canada and Europe.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2022

The power of one’s network cannot be overemphasized in the business world. I cannot stress how critical a strongly connected network is when raising money. Today, we leverage our investor network and ask for introductions if we’re raising or want to connect with a fund for future rounds.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

Danggeun Market’s consumers access everything from fresh local produce delivery to essential services, including cleaning, education, real estate brokerage and used cars in their local communities. Danggeun Market, the South Korean secondhand marketplace app, raises $33 million Series C.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

For its third fund, Intudo intends to invest in about 12 to 14 startups, in sectors like agriculture, B2B and enterprise, education, finance and insurance, healthcare and logistics. For example, all of its companies have made a commercial deal sourced through the firm’s network before receiving an investment. Series B round.

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AsiaTechDaily

APRIL 27, 2023

South Korea also has a relatively open and business-friendly environment, with a highly educated and skilled workforce. In the past, global startups participating in the KSGC program have had definite success in the Asian market. The selected startups will also be subject to follow-up financial support of $10,840 only.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Over the last few years, we have been supported by our dedicated volunteer and professional staff to continue to offer better member experience, expanded our professionalized education programs and continued to be the voice for protections and incentives for angel investors in the public policy arena.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

However, just because I didn’t complete a formal education doesn’t mean I stopped learning. By talking to other entrepreneurs and accessing their knowledge, I found I could overcome learning curves faster – and more successfully – while creating a valuable network of mentors. If you don’t ask, the answer is definitely no.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 19, 2022

For us as a company, this means not cutting back where it might impact growth, but definitely being conservative and foregoing costly opportunities or hiring roles that won’t yield the highest impact or returns in the first two quarters or more of 2023,” she said. “I’m

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FundersClub

JUNE 12, 2017

They seek a VC model where dogma is less of a drag on the enterprise, and investment discovery can come from a wide network of smaller investors—mini LPs, in a way. Berhens Wu is the CEO and co-founder of Shippo , which offers an API to connect eCommerce businesses and marketplaces to a network of different shipping providers.

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AsiaTechDaily

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I was mainly educated in accounting and finance. What makes us distinctive is that, along with our core advisory practice, we are able to bring our unique ability to take positions in companies and value-add through our financial and operational know-how and network of strategic partners. Build trust.

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