Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 29, 2021

Much of what we do as startup community builders requires in-person interactions through workshops, meetups, and other events. But the Covid pandemic pushed the big pause button on in-person events that are the beating heart of many startup communities. We’re leaning heavily on our digital platforms to keep the community engaged.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Ecosystem builders exist in a variety of places, such as communities, organizations, industries, etc. We have been really successful in changing our community’s culture. We were identified as having a culture that was extremely risk averse and complacent, with very low levels of entrepreneurial activity.

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Surdna Foundation

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Until the late 1980s, Surdna’s grantmaking centered on education (scholarships), culture (arts organizations, libraries, etc.), and basic community infrastructure (fire engines!). Finalizing the language of our mission statement was only the first step in answering the question, “What does it mean to be a social justice funder?”.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This article is part of a larger series called Solution Stories, which aim to tell the story of the work Forward Cities is helping to guide in cities across the country. For additional background on the specific approach taken in communities like Franklin County. A Community Design Process. Editor's Note.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Editor’s note: This article is part of a larger series called Solution Stories, which aim to tell the story of the work Forward Cities is helping to guide in cities across the country. For additional background on the specific approach taken in communities like Franklin County, please visit the first article in the series found here.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 3, 2023

“In a culture where growing valuations are worn like a badge of honor, founders may fear that taking a down round would render them Silicon Valley pariahs,” writes Holden Spaht, managing partner at private equity firm Thoma Bravo. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Image Credits: Getty Images.

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