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The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Ian Hathaway

After three eventful years , I’m excited to say that my new book— The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem , with Brad Feld —is officially available to the public today! The growth and proliferation of innovation-driven startup activity is profound, unprecedented, and global in scope.

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Welcome, BizLink Orange!

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In recent years, the region has emerged as a thriving innovation hub, home to a host entrepreneurial activity with Orlando consistently ranking as one of the best cities to start a business. Tracking, measuring and reporting are key components for growing and sustaining an entrepreneurial support network.

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What Makes a Successful and Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem?

Forward Cities

Inclusive Innovation. Innovation is a hallmark of a vibrant society and is often most visible in the form of entrepreneurship. To level the playing field, it is imperative that leaders take steps to support inclusive innovation. InBIA Panel: “Equity and Inclusion in the Innovation Space”. By Stacey Williams, PhD, MPH.

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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. Advice for replication in other ecosystems.

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Public Policy Quarterly: October 2023

Angel Capital Association

ACA also became part of the innovation ecosystem in Washington, DC, partnering with other organizations and joining White House and other Obama administration initiatives to shine a light on entrepreneurship. The SBA is a great example for ACA to follow in how they have sustainable companies with diverse founders.

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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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Welcome, SourceLink Nebraska!

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One key aspiration was driving job creation and attracting young adults to the area by providing more support for entrepreneurs, innovators and small businesses. This was the first step in building Nebraska’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, but more funding was needed in order to expand the initiative statewide.