Remove funders Remove leadership Remove reference
article thumbnail

Unsung Hero Spotlight: Beth Zimmer

Ecosystem Builder Hub

We’ve also had some success in convening ecosystem actors to discuss and share programs, refer entrepreneurs, etc. I believe it is that this vision is too visionary for the majority of our existing leadership ecosystem. Formal development opportunities around facilitation, communities of practice, and leadership are of interest.

article thumbnail

From Plan to Benevolent World Domination with the KISS Canvas

Paul G. Silva

When it comes time to craft a pitch for funders, the KISS Canvas covers 80% of a typical Pitch Deck by telling the very information investors want to know, in the order they generally want to hear it. Just add a description of why your leadership team are the right ones for the job and you’re done. How is the Simple?

funders 130
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How to run a startup accelerator

Founders Coop

Being an effective founder of a high-growth company requires a bundle of technical, analytical, leadership and communication skills that don’t often come packaged in a single individual. Step 1: Find the best founders An uncomfortable truth about this work is that not all founders are created equal.

article thumbnail

Investments of time and money are critical for startups’ success

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Our mentoring covers a wide range of topics and situations based on the leadership team’s experience, the stage of the startup, and the market the company is working to serve. I like to refer to Angels as “big game hunters.”. We are focused when we mentor. We talk about the what, why, and how of execution—especially the why.

article thumbnail

Frustrations and Challenges of Ecosystem Builders

Ecosystem Builder Hub

We work closely with angel investors, venture capitalists, technology transfer offices, federal and philanthropic funders, and other entrepreneurship support program providers. Dealing with resistive funders, however, is our biggest challenge. The need to professionalize an emerging field. Lack of awareness: Eco… what? Mara Hardy.

article thumbnail

Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

In addition, there are many other groups will give you cash, training, and community with few or no strings attached: Ashoka is a foundation that engages in scouring for and choosing the leading social entrepreneurs across the globe, who it refers to as Ashoka Fellows. Aspen Tech Policy Hub. Requires Columbia affiliation.

startup 70
article thumbnail

6 African women CEOs discuss how they raised more than $1M in 2021

TechCrunch

Of course, there are women in businesses and leadership positions but few female founders to compare notes with. However, female investors will often come from technology careers, so to get more female funders requires a systematic shift and change across the whole ecosystem. I struggled with the fact that I didn’t see faces like mine.

VC 115