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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Christina Theodoraki

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I knew that I should come to a position that help to increase the sustainability and evolution of the ecosystem. I am a professor in entrepreneurship and educate students to this reflection and contribute to the development of an entrepreneurial culture and mindset. This is some contribution but not enough. Theodoraki, C.

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How To Grow Your Economy. Build It, Don’t Buy It!

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We need to shi f t our economic development strategies to startup community building, (also referred to as entrepreneurial ecosystem building), as the primary approach to rebuilding our cities’ economies. The New York Times article Where Are the Start-Ups? It’s time for a radical rethink in how we do economic development.

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Impact Hub: Our policy approach

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Our 110 communities are diverse yet they all need an enabling environment of supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, stronger social and environmental sustainability standards, and a brave impact funding environment. To date, our community has reached over 25,000 such impact-driven enterprises.

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Universal Support: ESHIP Goal 6

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There is a better way, and many of us know it—entrepreneurial ecosystem building. But ecosystem building still hasn’t gone mainstream—it’s a mostly unknown approach to economic development. In a nutshell: A thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem is championed by leaders throughout the community. Learn more and connect.

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Beth Zimmer

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Ecosystem builders exist in a variety of places, such as communities, organizations, industries, etc. What are the most important things that need to happen to advance the field of ecosystem building? Educating the rest of the world as to why this field is critical, resulting in sustainable resources being deployed across the country.

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Impact Hub: Our policy approach

Impact Hub

Our mission is to build locally rooted and globally connected entrepreneurial communities for impact at scale. Our 110+ communities are diverse yet they all need supportive regulatory frameworks, inclusive economic development initiatives, social and environmental sustainability policies, and a strong impact funding environment.

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What is an Ecosystem Builder

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Dozens of ecosystem builders share their perspective on what an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder is, and does. One of the challenges in turning ecosystem building into a recognized profession is the lack of a recognized definition for what it is and what an ecosystem builder is. Who are they? ” David Jay.