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i2E & Plains Ventures Surpasses $100M Milestone in Total Investments

Innovation 2 Enterprise

This milestone represents years of dedication to growing Oklahoma’s entrepreneurial ecosystem,” Plains Ventures President Justin Wilson said. “It Notable investment successes include: Crescendo Bioscience , an early i2E investment, was acquired for $270 million in 2014.

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i2E Names Darcy Wilborn as President

Innovation 2 Enterprise

Since joining the organization in 2014, she has held several key leadership roles, most recently as Vice President of Operations. “Oklahoma has an extraordinary community of innovators, and I’m excited to work alongside a dedicated team that continues building programs and partnerships to empower entrepreneurs statewide.

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A university’s role in an emerging startup community and other conversations

Startup Catalyst

Of those who had a QUT supported place: Alex Ghiculescu (2014) founded Tanda, a workforce success company that continues to go from strength to strength with over 120 staff across the globe. Graham Fellows went on the Startup Community Leaders Mission which featured Boulder, Denver, and San Francisco. Where are they now?

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Jess Edwards’ Reflections as Dan River Region Ecosystem Builder

Ecosystem Builder Hub

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. PROJECT SCOPE.

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Public Policy Quarterly: October 2023

Angel Capital Association

ACA has continued its efforts to push legislation to help the entire Angel community. ACA continues to foster good lines of communication with the SEC and good relationships at the SBA. House and Senate staff turned to ACA to understand the impact of changing the definition on the angel community.

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Is American Entrepreneurship In Crisis?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

I began comparing my personal experience as an entrepreneur starting my business 50 years ago to the entrepreneurial ecosystem today. These business and mentorship networks have made great strides helping entrepreneurs in local communities across the U.S. Who is the audience for this book?

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How To Grow Your Economy. Build It, Don’t Buy It!

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Building Startup Communities is the Way to Economic Growth and Recovery. All across the country, communities need to jump start and rebuild their economies. The research and evidence supporting the impact and value of startup community building is strong. Ecosystems need to intentionally build and nurture a startup community.