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How to Get Started Mapping Your Entrepreneurial Ecosystem [Updated]

Ecosystem Builder Hub

I’ve added some of those insights here while I work on a more comprehensive resource guide to mapping entrepreneurship ecosystems. What is Ecosystem Mapping and Why Do It? Ecosystem mapping can be thought of as the practice of observing, analyzing and visualizing an entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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The Measurement Trap

Ian Hathaway

Since I have the topic of entrepreneurial ecosystems at top of mind, I immediately went there after reading this quote. Furthermore, data collection is best done at the individual level, continuously, and over a long period of time. However, the measurement of complex systems is inherently difficult.

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Developing Rapid-Response Plans for Cities to Help Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in This Time of Economic Crisis

Forward Cities

At Forward Cities we are working with a growing number of communities to foster cross-sector teams committed to strengthening their equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems. As disruptive as COVID-19 is, new entrepreneurial opportunities will open up because of it. Additionally, with crisis comes opportunity.

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Restrictions on acquisitions would stifle the US startup ecosystem, not rein in big tech

TechCrunch

Jeff Farrah is the general counsel of the National Venture Capital Association. Congressional committees have held scores of hearings, lawsuits have been filed and legislation has been introduced to regulate privacy and data collection. since before the dawn of the modern venture capital industry.” Jeff Farrah.