Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 23, 2023

A groundbreaking advancement in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology is set to transform the industry as Greenville-based startup, Advanced Power & Energy, secures a significant investment of $500,000 from the Mercer County Innovation Fund, in collaboration with Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern Pennsylvania.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2021

Early-stage venture capital fund Newtopia VC launched Monday with $50 million to invest in tech startups based in Latin America. 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. We aim to help entrepreneurs in those stages.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

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. says Alexis.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Seven startups begin a six-month program that will make them investment-ready To grow the Orange County, California ecosystem , the RevHub social enterprise incubator was established in 2019. They leave with foundational tools and resources that position them to grow and be investment-ready. EMC Squared is another member.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

We need to shi f t our economic development strategies to startup community building, (also referred to as entrepreneurial ecosystem building), as the primary approach to rebuilding our cities’ economies. To mitigate that [economic inequality], countries and regions need to focus on building stronger startup ecosystems.”.

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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. But Bagchi Law goes beyond traditional legal counsel.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Groundbreaking economist, author, investor, and entrepreneur is honored with the Angel Capital Association’s Hans Severiens Award While performing the research that culminated in her book, The Next Wave: Financing and Investing Strategies for Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs , Alicia Robb, Ph.D.,

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

Our survey respondents think the ecosystem is strong in sustainable energy, medtech, food tech, life sciences, marketplaces, deep tech, gaming and media. It just goes to show the region has a strong and growing ecosystem. We surveyed: Jorg Kop , investment manager, ROM Utrecht Region. Utrecht is a bit lagging.”

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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. The conversation that emerged from our visits centered around the question of which community had a more viable entrepreneurial scene.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 6, 2025

More experienced entrepreneurs want advanced training in scaling, investment strategies, and legal compliance. The entrepreneurial ecosystem must continue to invest in women , ensuring they have access to mentorship, funding, and opportunities to turn their ideas into reality. Another key finding?

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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. This shouldn’t come as a surprise.

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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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Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

As the field of entrepreneurial ecosystem building has started to grow over the last decade a few books dedicated exclusively to the topic have become valuable sources of information for ecosystem builders. I suspect many ecosystem builders will find the final sections of the book the most rewarding.

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Impact Hub

MAY 5, 2020

Members committed to boosting the debate for a more equitable, sustainable future. It is also co mmitted to the long-term future and advancing new models of change for a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable world. Alliance has already made USD$75 million available to mitigate impacts of pandemic.

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 13, 2020

My family and community invested so much into me, I have always felt the need to repay the investment. Q: What advice would you give to someone who is wanting to help build greater equity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem/community here in KC? A: My why stems from my upbringing. Did something in this interview inspire you?

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Forward Cities

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

These include other major employers, entities that are major destinations or developers, organizations whose investments and spending impact local economies, etc. For the past few years, LISC has been working with and studying examples of Anchors catalyzing small and minority business development in communities across the country.

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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

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

However, fortunately, it has pushed many to question our way of life’s sustainability and viability. These entrepreneurs are rigorously working towards the Sustainable Development Goals. This unsolicited pause has also highlighted deeper issues around inequality and the damage to the environment. Emploi et Moi .

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AsiaTechDaily

JUNE 12, 2023

TThe Incubator aims to cultivate a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem by offering tailored support and resources to women-led startups. He further emphasized the Incubator’s commitment to supporting enterprises that generate sustainable impact, aligning with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

$20M program matches investors’ direct investment in product-based companies TRENTON, N.J. The NJEDA’s investment ranges from $100,000 up to $500,000, as it is matched on one-to-one basis with the company’s corresponding preferred equity round.

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Impact Hub

JULY 30, 2021

Besides founding and leading INMI in Valencia, Spain, she is also the co-founder of ALDEA, a social organization where she develops consulting projects, training and territorial-community development through sustainability, interculturality and social innovation. . It was my second entrepreneurial project and INMI, the last one.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 17, 2023

ACA also became part of the innovation ecosystem in Washington, DC, partnering with other organizations and joining White House and other Obama administration initiatives to shine a light on entrepreneurship. Working with the Eris (now GrayRobinson) team, ACA worked to protect early stage tax-treatment in 2017’s Tax Cut and Jobs Act (TCJA).

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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. It’s also forced us to refine our business model and ultimately become more sustainable.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our 110 communities are diverse yet they all need an enabling environment of supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, stronger social and environmental sustainability standards, and a brave impact funding environment. To date, our community has reached over 25,000 such impact-driven enterprises.

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Impact Hub

APRIL 23, 2021

By opening an Impact Hub, we knew that we had the ability to revolutionize Dhaka’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and enable entrepreneurs and organizations to be more impact-driven and sustainable. Are there any examples of entrepreneurial action in response to the pandemic you witnessed in your community?

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our mission is to build locally rooted and globally connected entrepreneurial communities for impact at scale. Our 110+ communities are diverse yet they all need supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, social and environmental sustainability policies, and a strong impact funding environment.

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Impact Hub

JULY 22, 2020

At Impact Hub we measure change through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and we apply the same vision when addressing COVID-19. In government institutions, NGOs, as founder, consultant, manager, philantropic investment manager, and CEO. Zinhle Phakathi.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 13, 2020

We do this by organizing panels on emerging topics in the entrepreneurial ecosystem with academic, business and startup leaders. You become a part of global change – we are dedicated to pursuing gender diverse entrepreneurial models that reflect the diverse world we live and work in. 5 years of impact.

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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.

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Impact Hub

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Playing the green game: nurturing sustainability in the startup ecosystem Sustainability is no longer optional for startups; it is essential for long-term success. The EU-funded Green at Heart initiative supports social economy SMEs in integrating sustainable practices. It helps make companies future proof.

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