StartupNation

JULY 5, 2025

For instance, sharing the journey of a local bakery that increased its online presence and, subsequently, its revenue helped investors connect emotionally to our mission.

pitching

American Entrepreneurship

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The most exciting and novel is its Experience Train Fly Program, offering immersive journeys into space exploration based in locales of luxury and comfort. It recently announced the closing of a $4 million Series A funding round to expand its efforts across several areas.

hospitality

American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 22, 2025

However, aspiring business owners should also consider other factors such as local demand, available talent, and industry-specific needs when choosing the right state to launch their venture. Other top states as well like Georgia, Texas, and Utah, offer entrepreneurs the best opportunities for success.

real estate

Hunter Walk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

You can find Sanzo at many local supermarkets, corner stores or order directly. While we want to pay proper homage to our heritage and authentic background as an Asian-owned brand (I am FIlipino American), Sanzo is at its best when we serve as a bridge across cultures for both AAPI and non-AAPI. Thanks Sandro!

culture

StartupNation

JUNE 18, 2025

Attend industry conferences, join local entrepreneurial groups, or simply reach out to someone whose work you admire. Building connections with industry experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, and even peers in similar fields can transform your approach to business challenges.

startup

American Entrepreneurship

JULY 1, 2025

Grand Opening and Governor Whitmer’s Endorsement Woodchuck officially launched operations at its Grand Rapids, Michigan headquarters with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Governor Gretchen Whitmer , local business leaders, and environmental advocates.

construction

This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 30, 2025

What if you were trying to build the next navigation app and you collected a bunch of signatures and e-mails to call for safer streets in your town as part of a submission to local governments.

startup

Revolution

MARCH 26, 2025

These firms are crucial because they are more likely to invest most of their dollars in local and regional startups. Additionally, Revolutionpartnering with PitchBookfound that between 2011 and 2021, more than 1,400 new venture firms emerged from smaller ecosystems across the country.

capital

American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This approach allows EnCharge to bring AI workloads from the cloud to local devices, enhancing AI capabilities in areas like security, latency, and costareas where traditional processors struggle.

development

Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 21, 2025

The entrepreneurs we helped were making 100 times more money and impact than local startups did before VVM existed. When we hit our quarterly goals, instead of celebrating and relaxing, we asked, “How can we do more to change our region’s economy?”

leadership

Revolution

JULY 28, 2025

In today’s environment, how, if at all, are you leveraging local, state, or federal resources to support the growth of your business? The market demand is being driven by practical building needs and local policies, not just federal mandates.

energy

StartupNation

JULY 2, 2025

Start local by partnering with community organizations, sponsoring a school event, or hosting a donation drive to support nearby causes. Employees also have the opportunity to be involved with local events, and customers can see your values in action.

peer-to-peer

NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 16, 2025

Locally here in Christchurch where we’re headquartered we operate a lot of events and organisational activities. We do run the Christchurch Startup Hub, Te O Haka, on the Ara campus here in Christchurch, where I’m sitting today.

startup ecosystem

NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 18, 2025

Three local startups now operate full-time from the facility. More than 150 companies have used its meeting spaces, booking over 600 meetings in its rooms or outdoor courtyard, which features a barbecue area and casual furniture. Scott Willson, STDCs Business Development Manager, says the impact has been even greater than expected.

support

StartupNation

MAY 16, 2025

Incubators, often locally based, offer guidance, mentorship, legal advice, and funding. Startup Incubators and Accelerators Startup incubators and accelerators are relatively recent innovations that can help new businesses get off the ground.

peer-to-peer

Tomasz Tunguz

APRIL 2, 2025

The Buy American motif has a mirror image that may arise ‘Buy European’ may shift buyer preferences in the favor of local solutions. Protectionism, the stated goal of these tactics, may have second order consequences abroad.

accelerator

American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Seek Out Business Mentoring Programs : Organizations like SCORE, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and local chambers of commerce often have business experts who lead formal mentorship programs. These programs connect entrepreneurs with seasoned mentors who are willing to volunteer their time and share their business experience.

entrepreneurs

Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Additionally, we partnered with local influencers who aligned with our values, offering them products in exchange for exposure. Selecting sustainable materials and local suppliers not only minimizes the carbon footprint but also supports local economies. Thank you for the opportunity to share our insights.

founder

American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 14, 2025

They use the grants to establish infrastructure, educational programs, and collaborative initiatives that enhance the local tech ecosystem for domestic job creation. Conclusion: The grant-recipient tech hubs support early-stage startups by assisting them to overcome financial barriers as they scale their innovative technologies.

support

StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

Tap into SEO from Day One Strikingly, CEOs often overlook that neon sign, SEO (and local SEO in particular!), Start Free Trial We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. CEO Lesson #5. to light up their companies online in front of search engines.

leadership

American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Local SEO If you serve a specific area, optimize for location-based searches (e.g., Optimize Your Google Business Profile For local businesses, a Google Business Profile (GBP) is essential. Total Estimated Cost: $0 – $500/month Best for: Solo entrepreneurs, local businesses, or those who can invest time instead of money.

media

NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 18, 2025

Designed to help inspire and empower individuals to redesign their future, INSPIRE + SUCCEED NZ will showcase some of the countrys brightest minds in leadership, entrepreneurship and financial empowerment.

entrepreneurs

StartupNation

MAY 27, 2025

You can probably get by initially with basic tech support while your techstack is fairly basic, but once it gets more complex and you start adding things like localization APIs , a CTO becomes extremely important to manage these new complexities. CTOs will probably come later.

startup

Jason Malki

JUNE 23, 2025

We offer both local and nearshore recruitment services, helping companies build high-performing teams with precision and speed. At LatAm Talent Partners , we offer a smarter, more agile approach by combining local expertise with nearshore solutions. What sets LatAm Talent Partners apart from traditional recruitment agencies?

culture

Jason Malki

JANUARY 30, 2025

David Hunter I had the pleasure of interviewing David Hunter, the CEO of Local Falcon , a global SaaS platform offering businesses and agencies actionable insights to improve their local SEO rankings. The motivation really came from working with clients at our agency who were constantly confused about their local SEO performance.

entrepreneurship

StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

Tap into SEO from Day One Strikingly, CEOs often overlook that neon sign, SEO (and local SEO in particular!), Start Free Trial We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. CEO Lesson #5. to light up their companies online in front of search engines.

leadership

Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

We were motivated to launch KadePay after watching our favorite local businesses struggle as the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a quickly shifting payment space. He is an expert in enterprise structures and solutions as well as small businesses. Thank you so much for joiningus! What motivated you to launch yourstartup?

founder

NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 24, 2025

A patient, guided by their local GP or a practice nurse, could complete the necessary preparation and swallow the capsule. In small towns, people don’t have specialist GI doctors. But they still need help,” Sun explains. “I I thought – what if we could create a more accessible pathway?

hospitality

Impact Hub

OCTOBER 11, 2024

World Food Day: Why food systems matter for our future The future of food depends on ensuring security, embracing sustainable practices, reducing waste, and supporting local communities. Rethinking how food is produced, distributed, and consumed can build a more resilient and equitable system that benefits both people and the planet.

sustainability

American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 20, 2025

Strengthening DCs Position as a Tech Hub The initiative has garnered strong support from local government leaders, emphasizing DCs role as a premier destination for innovation. We are committed to supporting the growth of our local businesses while attracting the next generation of innovators to the District.

innovation

Revolution

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Ripple effects from the liquidity crunch: While we documented the founding of 1.4K+ new regional VC firms from 20112021, many of those firms (that are often the biggest backers of their local ecosystems) face a more daunting market for raising subsequent funds without materialized returns.

startup ecosystem

Jason Malki

JULY 21, 2025

WAYS leverages blockchain and AI to regenerate local economies, preserve cultural heritage, and mobilize a global community of conscious travelers. WAYS is a regenerative engine, powered by millions of pilgrims and grounded in tradition and local wisdom. What excites me is that WAYS makes local impact both scalable and traceable.

culture

Forward Cities

MAY 26, 2025

It aims to strengthen Durhams entrepreneurial landscape by aligning local resources and increasing access to entrepreneurial pathways. Project Discovery (June 2025) Conduct a two-day in-person discovery process in Durham, NC with Forward Cities, the E3 Alliance, local government leaders, ESOs, and entrepreneurs.

entrepreneurial ecosystem

StartupNation

MAY 30, 2025

Enroll for free Search engine optimization June 23 | 12:00 – 2:00pm ET Work with an expert to boost visibility, attract local customers, and use SEO, tagging, and keywords to increase traffic and compete with larger companies, without relying on ad spend.

peer-to-peer

Jason Malki

JULY 29, 2025

From the community perspective, the focus is on our seed round, listing GEODE coin on its first exchange, and growing the community through advertising and small local cost-effective onboarding events. That’s the ultimate goal: Geode becomes the single best point of entry to the entire decentralized world.

communities

StartupNation

MAY 21, 2025

Matt Bowman , Founder, Thrive Local 6 CRM Trends That Drive Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty Match CRM to Team Workflows Customizable workflows dominated our CRM selection criteria, but this single-minded focus completely missed what actually mattered. Company-wide perspective beats departmental perfection.

startup

American Entrepreneurship

MAY 12, 2025

Looking ahead, CatalyX Ventures has ambitious plans to expand the program with regional editions in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa, allowing for more localized innovation showcases. Whats Next for 2026? The 2026 edition will also introduce new award categories targeting sustainability, AI ethics, and social impact entrepreneurship.

innovation