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. Does this mean we were less successful in 2019?

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Forward Cities

JUNE 26, 2019

If non-white populations continue to be left out of the innovation game (which includes defining problems, developing and owning solutions), we all continue to miss out on the creative solutions to societal problems. Measurement of successful and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems is a nascent field with room to grow.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 29, 2021

Insights from the Field: Experienced ecosystem builders share their insights and experience. Much of what we do as startup community builders requires in-person interactions through workshops, meetups, and other events. So we have trimmed a lot down, and have only done 3 things in 2020 as opposed to 20 events in 2019.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 16, 2019

For additional background on the specific approach taken in communities like Franklin County. It is a description for a new entrepreneurial support pilot program launching in Franklin County, OH in January of 2020. Each community has particular strengths and unique challenges for business owners. Learn More About the Series.

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GCUC

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Through our work, we’ve cultivated a global community of people we think you should know about. Community of Cultivators is a new blog series to introduce you to coworking game changers and connectors. She is the Producer of our GCUC Canada event as well as the Founder of COHIP and Creative Blueprint. Name: Ashley Proctor.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 30, 2019

by LC Johnson | Dec 30, 2019 | Insight, Solution Series. For additional background on the specific approach taken in communities like Franklin County, please visit the first article in the series found here. It is a description for a new entrepreneurial support pilot program launching in Franklin County, OH in January of 2020.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 12, 2019

I think this should be a wake-up call to all entrepreneurial support providers. From this challenge I have an opportunity to be an ecosystem builder for inclusive procurement and entrepreneurship. I grew up in a rare household in my community—two parents, master’s degrees, entrepreneurs, living in the inner city.

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