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Startup Vital Signs: The Case for Prioritizing Founder Wellness

Revolution

Founders are not machines. The Startup Struggle is Real — and Shouldn’t Be Silently Endured The founder’s journey can be a lonely one. The rate is even higher among founders: Studies reveal that entrepreneurs are more prone to depression (30%) and anxiety disorders (27%) compared to non-entrepreneurs (Journal of Business Venturing).

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“Place Matters”?—?Rise of the Rest’s 2022 Annual Report

Revolution

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. Our report concludes with updates from 21 portfolio companies, from San Diego to Buffalo, and many places in between.

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What are some ways you can keep track of startups you are evaluating/diligencing/investing in?

Gust

This is obviously a softball question that I’ve been Asked to Answer, as I’m the Founder/CEO of Gust. The answer, of course, is Gust —because that’s exactly the purpose behind the platform! Gust is the infrastructure that underlies much of the professional world of early stage finance.

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Cultivating a Practice of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Ecosystem Building Programs

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Cultivating a culture and practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a core principle for entrepreneurial ecosystem builders. Kate Jackson, an ecosystem builder in the Chicago area, described the ‘why’ of this beautifully. That’s the only way we are going to make our ecosystems equitable and resilient.”.

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Rural Entrepreneurship Boosted by Fiber Broadband, New Study shows

American Entrepreneurship

This occurs particularly when local providers are involved, according to a first-of-its-kind peer-reviewed study by the nonprofit Center on Rural Inno vation (CORI). This occurs particularly when local providers are involved, according to a first-of-its-kind peer-reviewed study by the nonprofit Center on Rural Inno vation (CORI).

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How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses

Impact Hub

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. Starting a business is tough.

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What are some ways you can keep track of startups you are evaluating/diligencing/investing in?

Gust

This is obviously a softball question that I’ve been Asked to Answer, as I’m the Founder/CEO of Gust. The answer, of course, is Gust —because that’s exactly the purpose behind the platform! Gust is the infrastructure that underlies much of the professional world of early stage finance.