Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

This article originally ran on TechCrunch. I’m inspired by the enthusiasm of the young, emerging startup ecosystem that is here. I prefer not to do any angel investments because I focus on my VC funds but it was gratifying to write some small checks to support local teams. I’m in Seattle this week.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 13, 2023

We’ll continue to support our members and their portfolio companies by discussing and breaking down that information via our articles, webinars and at Summit 2023. ACA will continue to follow and support the angel community and communicate as appropriate as changes occur. Resources: 03/13/2023 - Read the latest from the U.S.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Want to map your entrepreneurship ecosystem but don’t know how to get started? Note: I originally published this article in 2019 to share my lessons-learned from mapping a local ecosystem. I’ve added some of those insights here while I work on a more comprehensive resource guide to mapping entrepreneurship ecosystems.

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AsiaTechDaily

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Register The startup ecosystem, including Pangyo Techno Valley, is rapidly aligning with the ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) trend. Aimed at supporting SMEs grappling with burgeoning ESG demands, this initiative also strengthens carbon reduction regulations, paving the path for 2050 carbon neutrality.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 8, 2020

I see an ecosystem builder as someone who takes a holistic look at creating the conditions for entrepreneurship and innovation to thrive in a community. Direct entrepreneur support is critical but only a part of creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. What motivates you as an ecosystem builder?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 14, 2021

In addition to a fund, the overall Capacity organization provides direct mentorship, consulting and connects founders to a broad network of talent, diverse forms of capital and existing resources focused on the post-startup stage of growth. Flexible VC: A new model for startups targeting profitability.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 20, 2022

We can’t wait to welcome you and more than 10,000 other attendees to our flagship event — the epicenter of the startup ecosystem. . We’ve come up with a bunch of exciting changes this year, in part to celebrate a return to live events but, more importantly, to deepen and expand our support for the global early-stage startup community.

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OnStartups

OCTOBER 4, 2017

The article cited a study by the London Annual Business Survey , which found a strong correlation between diversity and effective innovation. Employees at an early stage startup most likely have the propensity to work long and odd hours -- and most likely from anywhere. Work-life balance is a challenge in any startup.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Launching a startup is exciting, particularly given New Zealand’s thriving and innovative startup ecosystem. This article explores five of the most common mistakes startup founders make and how you can steer clear of them.

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Revolution

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Slowing of the brain drain is critical for cities looking to accelerate the growth of a robust startup ecosystem. We’re proud to be backing Understory, a weather analytics startup that was founded here. We then headed into Indiana, and Illinois, on our way to Madison, WI, where our Road Trip stopped five years ago. Yes, we did.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 8, 2024

These s uccessful New Jersey tech startups often begin in New Jersey incubators and attract investor backing. Introduction This article covers ten dynamic New Jersey startups that are helping to give New Jersey a reputation for supporting entrepreneurship and innovation.

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HPA

APRIL 7, 2020

Built In Chicago: Online community hub for Chicago startups and tech. ChicagoInno: Chicago Startups that are Hiring Right Now. Objective Paradigm: Resume Drop and Recruiting Support. Silver Lining: Free resource for Employees and Startups. Propllr: Chicago Startups that are Hiring. Switch: Talent List for Startups.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JULY 1, 2021

Corporate Innovation people are useful to startups because they contextualize the company needs to the startup ecosystem, and they contextualize the startup ecosystem back to the company. They do not manage technology, but the transfer of technology. Do not leave fate to chance!

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 8, 2020

I see an ecosystem builder as something that takes a holistic look at creating the conditions for entrepreneurship and innovation to thrive in a community. Direct entrepreneur support is critical but only a part of creating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. What motivates you as an ecosystem builder?

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 28, 2023

To understand the importance of that dynamic, this article explores the 100 largest employers in the US today and breaks them into decades since their founding to reveal insights on the long-term impact of losing a generation of startups. The impact of this startup ecosystem goes well beyond the jobs created at each company.

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David Teten VC

JUNE 9, 2021

You could also consider becoming a public expert: Profnet and HelpAReporter connect subject matter experts to journalists needing an expert opinion for an article or news piece. . You should also be financially stable, and ideally have a supportive spouse , in order to be able to go without salary during the search for deals.

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Hunter Walk

AUGUST 26, 2022

After working for two male CEOs, I was ready to support a visionary female leader, and hoped I would be able to challenge and expand traditional founder archetypes through my work at Glossier. How do you help female leaders navigate this potential bias? The answer can’t just be “stay very boring” right?!?

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

As we wrote in our piece dissecting the news, “money is flowing into Australia and New Zealand’s startup ecosystems.” It’s also the name of a startup that is building a “digitally native human workplace where employees can customize an avatar in the workplace.” You may have heard of Atlassian, for example.).

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 17, 2023

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. This letter emphasized how important patents are to startup companies.

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Reforge

JANUARY 31, 2023

We’ll dig more into compensation later in this article. We’ll hear more about this throughout the article. Access to Specialized Expertise One of the most difficult aspects of recruiting in the overall startup ecosystem is finding a leader who can be the exact right leader for every stage of the business.

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David Teten VC

JANUARY 21, 2021

In addition to a fund, the overall Capacity organization provides direct mentorship, consulting and connects founders to a broad network of talent, diverse forms of capital, and existing resources focused on the post-startup stage of growth. GCVF is pioneering the future of venture capital and high growth startups for all small communities.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 15, 2022

Duscha and Swobbee are just one example of a broader European startup ecosystem mobilizing to help get supplies to refugees on the ground, transport refugees, find them homes and jobs, raise funds and fight against cyber attacks and disinformation. . We’ve been divided by COVID, by nationalistic influences, but now we are unified.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

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 research and evidence supporting the impact and value of startup community building is strong.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 13, 2023

In other parts of the value chain, the ecosystem is showing up, too. Deel, for example, is making over $120 million available to support its customers, and Brex’s CEO leapt into action, trying to raise over $1 billion to cover bridge loans to keep startups running.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

I’m an “accidental moderate”, with a history of voting for and supporting candidates labeled Democrat, Republican, and sometimes other parties. I’m also incubating a startup, Action Tank , to help other NGOs accomplish their goals using their supporters’ unique expertise. Indeed, ideologues must always believe this is the case.

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David Teten VC

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

I’m an “accidental moderate”, with a history of voting for and supporting candidates labeled Democrat, Republican, and sometimes other parties. I’m also incubating a startup, Action Tank , to help other NGOs accomplish their goals using their supporters’ unique expertise. Indeed, ideologues must always believe this is the case.

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