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

This is going to be BIG.

They don't have a stake in it--and by not actively putting themselves out there as a source of capital, they're not in the information flow. The currency that VCs deal in that's just as important as any other is information. They carry with them information about patterns of success, pitfalls, best practices and trends to look for.

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How to run a startup accelerator

Founders Coop

One of the questions I heard most often from commenters was: “if Techstars is an example of a failed accelerator, what does a good one look like?” This post is an effort to unpack what’s required of a startup accelerator to truly serve the needs of high-performing founders.

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What went wrong at Techstars

Founders Coop

tl;dr + Techstars was once one of the world’s leading accelerator programs, but has steadily been eclipsed by Y combinator. Next, entire accelerator programs were created on behalf of corporate partners, promising them access to cohorts of world-class founders eager to listen to their needs and use their APIs.

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"Money is Local, Impact is Global" for Angel Investing

Onevest

Studies show that over 80% of funding at Angel groups and Series A VCs goes to businesses in the same city/region as the funders. The diversity of socially conscious entrepreneurs seeking assistance can be seen in this map of applications to Fledge , the conscious company accelerator. Register Here.

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Startup Fundraising that Meets Investor Expectations

American Entrepreneurship

That includes angel investors, venture capitalists, and institutional funders associated with various stages of a startup’s growth. Institutional investors, however, have a more formal set of criteria associated with later-stage funding when revenue is trending up and accelerating.

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Practical Metrics and Methods: ESHIP Goal 5 – Part 1

Ecosystem Builder Hub

I asked them to treat me like a funder. The more metrics that we can collect about ecosystems the more we will be able to make informed decisions and provide targeted support as ecosystem builders.” This information helps inform the global campaign for the following year.” – Ellen Bateman. Buddy Palmer.

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We’re disrupting TechCrunch Disrupt: 8 stages, 3 days, 1 city

TechCrunch

It’s time to disrupt TechCrunch Disrupt This year, we’re reimagining and refreshing Disrupt to deliver the essential tools, knowledge, and connections that help ignite ideas and accelerate the next generation of startups. CTA: Want to reach the biggest funders, founders and Disruptors? Sessions will include Google and Citizen Lab.