Revolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In the process of finding, funding, and supporting startups that will transform their markets, investors can get caught up in KPIs, ROI, and other three-letter success indicators. How often do we consider those factors in the context of portfolio support? Founders are not machines. I’d argue not enough.

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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. The need for an ecosystem builder.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Since first investing in Oklahoma startups in 1999, i2E, and now its independent Venture Capital Fund management partner, Plains Ventures, have managed numerous early-stage debt and equity investment funds, making 452 investments in more than 250 companies. Alkami , Oklahoma’s first unicorn, was valued at $3.1 About i2E, Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

However, despite the marked increase in women’s engagement in entrepreneurial activity, there are still far more male than female entrepreneurs in most countries, and there is also a need for greater support and funding for women looking to start and scale their businesses. However, simply hiring for diversity is not enough.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

We have already had our first virtual event benefiting dozens of entrepreneurs in the city of Maracaibo, and we hope that in the coming months the initiative will continue to grow organically to benefit the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 1, 2020

I am a professor in entrepreneurship and educate students to this reflection and contribute to the development of an entrepreneurial culture and mindset. I do research on entrepreneurial ecosystems to further understand their composition and provide findings that may help build resilient and sustainable ecosystems.

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Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

However, in the not-too-distant future, Gust will add support for “un-affiliated” angel investors, provided that they are able to verify their accreditation status and bonfides. Above is a screen shot I just took of my Gust investor dashboard.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

MAY 21, 2021

Cultivating a culture and practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a core principle for entrepreneurial ecosystem builders. It is incumbent upon those of us working to build vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems to put inclusion front and center, at the heart of everything we do. It is the whole thought.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Eden shares how entrepreneurs can use AI apps such as ChatGPT to support decision-making while still exercising innate expertise and judgment. Tal shared what he learned from his first-ever round of raising startup capital.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This investment will support the development of innovative, safer EV charging stations. The fund’s mission is to support technology-based startups and companies entering the tech space. Traditionally, EV charging stations have relied on lithium batteries, which have raised concerns regarding fire hazards. Learn more here.

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 10, 2020

Since I have the topic of entrepreneurial ecosystems at top of mind, I immediately went there after reading this quote. This problem occurs because people, especially in feeders, need to demonstrate the direct impact of programs or activities to justify their continued investment and support.

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StartupNation

MAY 18, 2021

Angel funding is typically the earliest form of equity funding, and it supports nearly 20 times the number of startups versus other forms of equity funding — each with an increased probability of survival, improved performance, and annual growth of 30% to 50%, on average, based on a study by Harvard and MIT researchers.

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Source Link

MAY 10, 2022

Don Macke – Senior Vice President, e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. Nathan Ohle kicked things off by acknowledging that in recent years, the IEDC has broadened its understanding of the importance of small business growth and entrepreneur support and how vital these strategies are to the prosperity of communities of all sizes.

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 21, 2020

The ESHIP Communities program is a community-driven approach for building entrepreneurial ecosystems that foster inclusion, relationships, collaboration, and social capital across networks of entrepreneurs and those who support them.

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Revolution

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

A Vision for a New American Dream Today, less than 10% of venture capital currently goes to women founders and less than 1% to Black founders. This book shares a vision for a more inclusive and innovative entrepreneurial landscape and provides a hopeful perspective on the future of America.

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Angel Capital Association

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

In the heart of the NC Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill), where ideas take flight, a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem thrives. Neil Bagchi, founder of Bagchi Law, PLLC, is a leader in this entrepreneurial ecosystem. But Bagchi Law goes beyond traditional legal counsel.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 2, 2021

Early-stage venture capital fund Newtopia VC launched Monday with $50 million to invest in tech startups based in Latin America. There are home-grown venture capital firms doing well, too, citing Kazek’s $1 billion funds. Why Latin American venture capital is breaking records this year.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 11, 2021

Toni Eliasz is the program manager of the Disruptive Technologies for Development Program (DT4D) that supports the innovation and adoption of technology-driven solutions in World Bank Group operations. Countries around the world examine Singapore’s ecosystem from a distance, hoping to learn from, and emulate, its story.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

Practical Metrics and Methods (Practitioner Edition): Identify and develop better metrics and methods for ecosystem building. In a nutshell : There are many metrics and methods in use in entrepreneurial ecosystem building, but they are not all widely adopted. Metrics can reflect the strengths and challenges of an ecosystem.

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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. More than $120,000 in startup capital was awarded during business competitions throughout the week.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 5, 2021

During my career — spanning entrepreneurship, academia, arts management and venture capital — I’ve learned the importance of female leadership in contributing to successful outcomes. Not only are there few female partners in VC funds, we are also not doing enough to support female founders. Hiring to improve results.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 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. Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

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. No colleagues, no customers and no capital. Gregslist – The Unexpected Catalyst?

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

Guests include other veteran entrepreneurs, mentors, and experts like attorneys and marketing specialists, including the leader of Verizon’s veteran employee resource group who shared information about Verizon support for small business owners along with his own personal experience as an entrepreneur.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

(April 24, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has closed its first four approvals under the Angel Match Program , awarding a total of $2 million to support early-stage technology companies. This fuels the growth for the product-based technology company by increasing the pool of available capital.

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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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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

. “Their dedication and ingenuity exemplify the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving in our community.” For nearly 40 years, Ben Franklin has been providing investment capital, business support services, and operational assistance to emerging tech startups and small manufacturers.

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Forward Cities

MARCH 27, 2020

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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Forward Cities

JANUARY 30, 2020

It’s great to be in KC during this really exciting time, and being able to capitalize on some of the momentum the city has gotten over the past 5-8 years. Q: What is your deeper ‘why’ behind your commitment/work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? . A: You have to support each other.

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 29, 2020

The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem is essential reading for entrepreneurs, community leaders, policymakers, and other key stakeholders looking to entrepreneurship as an engine of innovation and economic growth. Recognize there is more than one type of capital. Think in systems.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 10, 2020

As entrepreneurial ecosystem builders, we’re united in our belief in the impact of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystem building as a strategy to build, and now rebuild, economies. It’s a common core value that distinguishes ecosystem builders. The evidence is unambiguous.

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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.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Investment stats in late 2022 indicated that investors were becoming more cautious about their allocations and favoring capital deployment in proven, existing portfolio companies. An important part of the Keiretsu Forum’s mission is to support entrepreneurs and help them get access to the resources they need to be successful.

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Gust

JANUARY 22, 2014

However, in the not-too-distant future, Gust will add support for “un-affiliated” angel investors, provided that they are able to verify their accreditation status and bonfides. Above is a screen shot I just took of my Gust investor dashboard.

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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. Reputation effect.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

To you, what is an ecosystem builder? To me, an ecosystem builder is someone who works to grow, support, and nurture entrepreneurs to create a more inclusive and equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. What ecosystem building skill/knowledge do you want to gain?

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Groundbreaking economist, author, investor, and entrepreneur is honored with the Angel Capital Association’s Hans Severiens Award While performing the research that culminated in her book, The Next Wave: Financing and Investing Strategies for Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs , Alicia Robb, Ph.D.,

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