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Improving startup results through female leadership

TechCrunch

During my career — spanning entrepreneurship, academia, arts management and venture capital — I’ve learned the importance of female leadership in contributing to successful outcomes. Public companies with at least one female board member typically outperform companies with only male members. Hiring to improve results.

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5 EO Australia Women Share How To Make Entrepreneurship More Inclusive

Entrepreneurs' Organization

. — Annika Launay, EO Queensland, CEO of Franc.World Equal Representation At The Top Seeing more women on boards of top organizations and in political leadership roles would have a significant impact on entrepreneurship for women.

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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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Project to Professionalize Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Building Progresses

Ecosystem Builder Hub

The Ecosystem Building Leadership Project (EBLP) is an initiative to advance the entrepreneurship ecosystem building field of practice. Enoch Elwell , Founder & Board Chair at CO.STARTERS (Governance Working Team). Julie Heath , VP Entrepreneurial Ecosystems at Indiana Economic Development Corporation.

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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? . A: I am excited about the shift in leadership. And I continue to.