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The Achilles Heel of Startup Ecosystems

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Across the world, various economic development organizations, government agencies, and non-profits are putting in admirable and well-intentioned efforts to develop startup ecosystems. Very little time and effort is spent helping professional, full time investors raise capital for venture funds.

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Today’s Tech Hubs: Labor and Housing Dynamics in the Post-Pandemic Era

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For years, tech companies, talent, and venture capital were concentrated on the coasts — a precedent the pandemic tipped, if not flipped. Dynamism creates vitality and job opportunities that are key to a city’s success. Zoning impacts everything — collaboration, economic opportunity, climate, and long-term resilience.

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Moonshots, Momentum, and Legislative Tailwinds Beyond Silicon Valley

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Despite 2022’s heel turn, the ten-year funding trend line still points to VCs concentrating less capital in the major coastal hubs and more in the rest of the country, a collective area of focus for attendees. Roads, bridges, and transport will make or break a city’s ability to grow its startup ecosystem and talent pool.

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The Next Wave of Climate Tech

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As investors with capital to put to work, we have to have a ‘challenge accepted’ mindset.” While many think achieving that goal is unlikely, as investors with capital to put to work, we have to have a ‘challenge accepted’ mindset.” — Kristin “I look for tech opportunities that enable sustainable B2B change versus small lifestyle changes.

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Makerbot: The First "Real" Brooklyn Exit

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That''s not really positive or sustainable for building a startup ecosystem. No, Makerbot was valued for it''s existing, real, growing business and it will continue to be in that business for years to come. Venture Capital & Technology' It''s going to produce more exits of game changing companies. And it does need help.

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S3 Ventures, Tacora close on new funds to boost Austin startups

TechCrunch

Austin’s venture capital scene has been hot for years now, but a pair of local investment firms just closed on new funds aimed at injecting more capital into startups in Austin and elsewhere. 6 VCs talk the future of Austin’s exploding startup ecosystem. Keri Findley, founder of Tacora.

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Why global investors are flocking to back Latin American startups

TechCrunch

The Latin America startup ecosystem is having a great year, with mega-rounds being announced at breakneck speed and new unicorns minted almost monthly. This is mostly due to the clearly maturing startup scene in the region, with proven successes such as Nubank, Cornershop, Gympass and Loggi helping to bolster LatAm’s credibility.