Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

Above is a screen shot I just took of my Gust investor dashboard.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

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. River and bridges in Danville. Eva talks about the early days.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

By creating spaces for genuine connection and support, we’re not just enhancing individual well-being; we’re fostering a healthier, more resilient entrepreneurial ecosystem. Maybe it’s time to recalibrate and introduce a new measure of portfolio success — a “Return on Wellness.”

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Source Link

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’re feeling like your entrepreneurial ecosystem engagement has been dormant, you’re not alone. During the pandemic, many ecosystem builders have felt challenged maintaining meaningful engagement with their network. Partners convened 11 events over a four-day period in Charleston, W.Va.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

Black III Knowledge Center in Penn State Behrend’s Knowledge Park buzzed with excitement as the Ben Franklin TechCelerator in Erie Finale unfolded, marking the culmination of a transformative 10-week program aimed at nurturing entrepreneurial talent in the Erie region.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

Verizon participates in a number of thought leadership events with these organizations to share expertise and resources with their membership. In 2021, we also established a partnership between Verizon’s Pro Bono Program and the Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance ’s Capital Connect Program.

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

The Angel Capital Association (ACA) Summit represents a beacon for black investors, founders, and high-growth startups. This event, heralded as the industry’s flagship, convenes a diverse community of new and experienced angel investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurial minds to explore critical topics and trends in angel investing.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Sometimes small events, act as catalysts for unexpected – but huge results. For a growing number of entrepreneurial ecosystems this catalyst is Gregslist. Software entrepreneurs assumed there wasn’t the infrastructure or ecosystem to support their entrepreneurial activities: No talent.

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Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

Above is a screen shot I just took of my Gust investor dashboard.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

As the field of entrepreneurial ecosystem building has started to grow over the last decade a few books dedicated exclusively to the topic have become valuable sources of information for ecosystem builders. Many ecosystem builders may already be familiar with Amerine and Stanbridge through the Startup Junkies podcast.

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While the University of Michigan has been formally educating students on entrepreneurship for decades, the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has notably ramped up in the last ten years and has effectively used its powerful alumni network to amplify its growth. Disclosure: my firm HPA is a sponsor.)

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TechCrunch

MAY 29, 2021

Laura González-Estéfani is the founder and CEO of TheVentureCity , an international, operator-led venture acceleration model designed to make the global entrepreneurial ecosystem more diverse, international and accessible to fair capital. More posts by this contributor.

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Startup Catalyst

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

She’s known for her awesome tweet game and for being at every event in the city but people often forget she’s also a prolific scholar and is actively involved in the goings on of her school and students. We could see that there was value in supporting students across the university to participate in this event.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 8, 2022

As entrepreneurship increasingly becomes a cornerstone of this emerging inclusive growth journey, the need for early-stage investment capital increases, demanding support for initiatives towards the access of capital for the ecosystem to thrive. Virtual Investment Event. DDA’S 2022 “Investing in Africa ” report. .

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Impact Hub

MAY 5, 2020

With over 100 communities of impact-driven entrepreneurs in more than 55 countries and running more than 200 programs annually, Impact Hub is a key part of entrepreneurial ecosystems the world over. It is also co mmitted to the long-term future and advancing new models of change for a more inclusive, equitable and sustainable world.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Our work could not be done without the tireless efforts of the volunteers and professional staff that serve the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The National Science Foundation Awarded a major grant to connect early stage capital to DeepTech innovations. Identify like-minded investors.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

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. To date, less than 1% of founders who are venture backed are Black; and women founders receive just 9% of investment capital.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Back to top The History of the ACA's Public Policy Efforts The Angel Capital Association was a nascent organization in 2009-2010 when Congress developed the bipartisan Dodd-Frank Act in response to the fallout of the great recession. This letter emphasized how important patents are to startup companies.

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Forward Cities

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

As we engaged with entrepreneurs from the three pre-selected focus neighborhoods at an Entrepreneur Assembly event in May 2019 and via a survey of entrepreneurs, we learned about the need for additional, short-term financing in June and July.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 29, 2021

Insights from the Field: Experienced ecosystem builders share their insights and experience. Much of what we do as startup community builders requires in-person interactions through workshops, meetups, and other events. So we have trimmed a lot down, and have only done 3 things in 2020 as opposed to 20 events in 2019.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The top consists of leaders and managers who oversee institutions, access large networks, control knowledge, and possess built-in social capital. Pm EST for a one-hour Fireside Chat about Ecosystem Building principle #5: Connect people bottom-up, top-down, inside-out, etc. But it doesn’t need to be that way. Format: Fireside Chats.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 28, 2024

Startup302 launched in 2020 and is coordinated by DPP and partners from the local, regional and national innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems with an aim to foster diverse perspectives, promote inclusive and equitable consideration and attract diverse communities of founders to the region.

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Forward Cities

MARCH 10, 2024

The program is designed to increase connectivity, counseling services, and capital access for underrepresented entrepreneurs in Durham/Durham County, NC. Overview The Program Director will lead the E3 (Equity for Every Entrepreneur) Durham program. This role reports to the Senior Director of Programs.

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Revolution

APRIL 9, 2025

Where we went: Ann Arbor,MI What we did: Tige Savage and Carl Leacock headed to the University of Michigans Ross School of Business for EVCCon 2024, a gathering of early-stage investors and entrepreneurs exploring the future of venture capital. Read why Mahati is bullish on the growing startup ecosystem and her hometown.

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Source Link

JULY 8, 2021

Whether it’s accessing capital and funding, obtaining licenses, pursuing prospects and sales, hiring employees or receiving federal aid and protection, LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs are statistically more likely to encounter disadvantages, whether due to social bias or lack of federal and state support. Barriers facing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.

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