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The Achilles Heel of Startup Ecosystems

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Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. Not only that, but for many in the real estate world, their economic upside is already tied to innovation.

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Today’s Tech Hubs: Labor and Housing Dynamics in the Post-Pandemic Era

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Revolution Chairman & CEO, Steve Case and Marketplace Senior Reporter, Stephanie Hughes The conversation: How a new generation of startup hubs can accelerate their entrepreneurial momentum The takeaways: The three most important buckets for creating a winning startup ecosystem are talent, capital, and collaboration.

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Makerbot: The First "Real" Brooklyn Exit

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That''s not really positive or sustainable for building a startup ecosystem. No, Makerbot was valued for it''s existing, real, growing business and it will continue to be in that business for years to come. It''s going to produce more exits of game changing companies. And it does need help. fuckyeahbrooklyn.

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How VCs, Accelerators, and Coworking Spaces Put Communities in Buildings vs. Buildings in Communities

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Back in the late 90's, a lot of money and real estate brokering went into trying to make it so, however. Government and academic professionals also seek them out to get connected to the startup ecosystem. In fact, it is "well-known internationally as the original home of New York's technology community.".

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Moonshots, Momentum, and Legislative Tailwinds Beyond Silicon Valley

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Revolution Chairman & CEO, Steve Case and Mitch Landrieu The conversation: A fireside chat with White House Infrastructure Coordinator and former Mayor of New Orleans, Mitch Landrieu The takeaways: Creating an environment where startups thrive pays off in ways that courting existing corporations doesn’t. Infrastructure touches everything.

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Dispatches from the Road: Q3 2023

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What we did: Revolution Ventures VP, Alex Shtarkman , joined fellow proptech investors onstage at Blueprint 2023 to discuss the current landscape for real estate tech founders and funders. Where we went: Las Vegas, NV? Hear his takes on building a strong investor syndicate. Read soundbites from their conversation in Dallas Innovates.

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District of Innovators: Takeaways From DC Startup Week

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The conversation : The facets of a strong startup ecosystem with Rise of the Rest VP, Mahati Sridhar , Broccoli City co-founder, Marcus Allen , Cambium Carbon founder and CEO, Ben Christensen , and Rise of the Rest Director of Portfolio Success, Amira Ouji , moderating.