Forward Cities

JUNE 26, 2019

Entrepreneurs, leaders of entrepreneur support organizations, and entrepreneurial ecosystem builders came together to discuss solutions to inequities. Measurement of successful and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems is a nascent field with room to grow. Successful and Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Submit your post Are you an EO member who has lessons learned, best practices, thought leadership or expert insights to share that will benefit the entrepreneurial community on EO blog or EO on Inc. ?

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Revolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

By creating spaces for genuine connection and support, we’re not just enhancing individual well-being; we’re fostering a healthier, more resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem. Picture someone who helps leadership handle stress and find balance through the ups and downs of scaling a startup — part coach, part therapist.

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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. Results won’t be seen in 2-3 years.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

. — Annika Launay, EO Queensland, CEO of Franc.World Equal Representation At The Top Seeing more women on boards of top organizations and in political leadership roles would have a significant impact on entrepreneurship for women.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Ecosystem builders exist in a variety of places, such as communities, organizations, industries, etc. We’ve also had some success in convening ecosystem actors to discuss and share programs, refer entrepreneurs, etc. What is the biggest challenge you face as an Ecosystem Builder? ”(Startup Champions Network).

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Impact Hub

JULY 22, 2020

Self-Leadership in order to shape positive change. Self-leadership is an integral part of leadership; and that involves everyone, not just the people who are directly on the team. Leadership begins with each of us acknowledging that we have a valuable contribution to make towards shaping positive change. Zinhle Phakathi.

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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. Servant Leadership.

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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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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2021

While assessing the size and strength of startup ecosystems is an evolving method, Start-up Genome priced Singapore’s ecosystem at over $25 billion , five times the global median. So, how did Singapore’s startup ecosystem come to be?

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

Ben Franklin clients continued to drive Pennsylvania’s economy with innovation and entrepreneurial efforts, developing 158 software copyrights and patents and launching 380 new products and processes. The full report is available online at www.BenFranklinImpact.com.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

Practical Metrics and Methods (Practitioner Edition): Identify and develop better metrics and methods for ecosystem building. In a nutshell : There are many metrics and methods in use in entrepreneurial ecosystem building, but they are not all widely adopted. In fact, many approaches are still emerging.

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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. Many ecosystem builders may already be familiar with Amerine and Stanbridge through the Startup Junkies podcast.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Rick’s approach to recruiting mentors is the epitome of the third principle for effective ecosystem building: Enlist collaborators. To support an entrepreneurial ecosystem, stakeholders don’t necessarily have to be entrepreneurs themselves or hold a degree in business. Everyone is invited. On the contrary. Everyone is invited.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Submit your post Are you an EO member who has lessons learned, best practices, thought leadership or insider insights to benefit the entrepreneurial community on EO blog. or EO on Inc. ?

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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. The work is arduous and often ambiguous, and it can take 20 years to see concrete results. Goal 7, specifically 7.1 Goal 7 in the field.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

says Sotiris Pagdadis, President Keiretsu Forum Mid-West “We want to help them grow,” The leadership team from Keiretsu’s Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South-East Regions are leading the effort to validate expansion into Texas, starting with what would become the North Texas Chapter in the greater Dallas area.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

Verizon participates in a number of thought leadership events with these organizations to share expertise and resources with their membership. In 2021, we extended a grant to Grand Valley State University’s Veterans Entrepreneurship Lab.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

We adhere to the mantra that entrepreneurs must lead the entrepreneurial ecosystem, that the solutions we create must focus on the needs of emerging, existing and marginalized founders, and we have to listen actively, not just to what is being said but also to what is not being said. Format: Fireside Chats.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Pm EST for a one-hour Fireside Chat about Ecosystem Building principle #2: Foster Inclusive Conversations. Fireside Chats are peer-to-peer knowledge sharing sessions with entrepreneurial ecosystem builders passionate about leveraging entrepreneurship in their communities as a force for good. Format: Fireside Chats.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 1, 2020

They might be motivated by the belief that entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystem building is a way to make a difference in society. We talk a lot about what ecosystem builders do, but not so much about the ‘being’ aspect of ecosystem building. I think this applies to ecosystem building equally well.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Pm EST for a one-hour Fireside Chat about Ecosystem Building principle #4: Live the Values. Fireside Chats are peer-to-peer knowledge sharing sessions with entrepreneurial ecosystem builders passionate about leveraging entrepreneurship in their communities as a force for good. Format: Fireside Chats.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The Ecosystem Building Leadership Project (EBLP) is an initiative to advance the entrepreneurship ecosystem building field of practice. Julie Heath , VP Entrepreneurial Ecosystems at Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Beth Zimmer , Project Manager at Ecosystem Building Leadership Project.

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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.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 30, 2020

There is often friction between the “bottom” (the grassroots) and the “top” (formal leadership). Pm EST for a one-hour Fireside Chat about Ecosystem Building principle #5: Connect people bottom-up, top-down, inside-out, etc. #5 Connect people top-down, bottom-up, inside-out etc. November 5th, 2020, noon & 2. Change creates tension.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

The Dan River Region Ecosystem Development Project as a promising sign for the sustainable future of Ecosystem Building… . As a project-based Ecosystem Builder, I have observed the exciting recent shift in conversation and strategy around building and scaling entrepreneurial ecosystems. It was a great start.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

We appreciate and are humbled by this recognition and will enthusiastically continue our efforts to drive diversity, inclusion, and equity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem here in the US and across the globe. Leadership in bringing awareness to the vital role of angel investing in the support of entrepreneurial companies.

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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. My biggest frustration and battle are to keep saying that building an ecosystem is a need and it matters. Beth Zimmer.

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 13, 2020

Without strong leadership in place as a check on human impulses (selfish, short-term), the situation worsens and the whole episode drags on. But life is nowhere near returning to normal anytime soon. I’d say at best, we’re a quarter of the way through this thing. This is unsettling, which is why people are rejecting reality.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 12, 2019

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: I am excited about the shift in leadership. I am excited to see my peers thriving and taking on new leadership roles. Q: What do you consider to be your life’s work?

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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. Business resilience is very dependent on leadership. For this, we don’t measure endurance but the capacity to open their entrepreneurial endeavors to the outside world. . 5 years of impact.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Our work could not be done without the tireless efforts of the volunteers and professional staff that serve the entrepreneurial ecosystem. ACA leadership met with directors from the SBA, members of the Ways and Means Committee, policy directors at the SEC and several members of Congress.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

says Sotiris Pagdadis, President Keiretsu Forum Mid-West “We want to help them grow,” The leadership team from Keiretsu’s Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South-East Regions are leading the effort to validate expansion into Texas, starting with what would become the North Texas Chapter in the greater Dallas area.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 1, 2020

What motivates you as an ecosystem builder? Provide better insights into entrepreneurial ecosystems work, and how to make them better. What is the most successful/impactful program/event/thing you do/have done in your ecosystem? What is your biggest frustration as an ecosystem builder? Joining forces!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

However, there are already millions of users, including many high-level leaders in both the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Silicon Valley and the entertainment industry. However, that will soon change, according to Paul Davison, Clubhouse’s CEO. The antidote to Zoom fatigue.

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Forward Cities

MARCH 10, 2024

This role reports to the Senior Director of Programs.

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Forward Cities

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Overview The Program Director leads the programmatic department at Forward Cities and is responsible for co-developing and overseeing the implementation of Forward Cities’ equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems and learning strategy.

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