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New Year, New Entrepreneurs: Five tips for supporting early-stage entrepreneurs ?

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Take a close look at your entrepreneurial ecosystem building work and make sure you’re doing it through an equitable lens. What’s more, building your ecosystem upon trust and strong relationships can help your whole network thrive. Lean on advice from others who’ve been there before.

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Case Study: The Dan River Region Ecosystem Development

Ecosystem Builder Hub

We found one of those exemplary steps in southern Virginia where the Dan River Region Entrepreneur Ecosystem recognized the need for an ecosystem coordinator and rallied their stakeholders to hire the first entrepreneurial ecosystem builder for the region. Not all service providers will be on board with the initiatives.

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Celebrating 2023 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

Our work could not be done without the tireless efforts of the volunteers and professional staff that serve the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Launched the new Boards in Action course, available in March as part of the AU winter term. Published the AngelBox Basics Toolkit.

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Public Policy Quarterly: October 2023

Angel Capital Association

Through the work of its public policy team and committed members, ACA has become a leading voice on Capitol Hill for the early stage investing community, promoting a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem. In May, ACA Board Chair Marcia Dawood was named to the Small Businesses Capital Formation Advisory Committee.

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Professional development for tomorrow’s ecosystem builders

Ecosystem Builder Hub

This post is part of a series featuring highlights from the Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building campaign which shone a spotlight on 40+ entrepreneurial ecosystem builders from around the U.S. Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking.

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Nia Richards

Forward Cities

A: I have had the privilege of serving on several boards and commissions via a governor or mayoral appointment. Q: What advice would you give to someone who is wanting to help build greater equity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem/community here in KC? . And I continue to. A: I am excited about the shift in leadership.

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Mel Lambert

Ecosystem Builder Hub

” To you, what is an Ecosystem Builder? Ecosystem Builders are people who look at all levels of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, from helping entrepreneurs startup, to connecting them to funding, to making sure they have talent to hire when they’re ready. What motivates you as an ecosystem builder?