Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Antonio Lennert , a member of EO Canada Bridge, is an entrepreneur, designer and community builder. He is the co-founder and CEO of Surf the Greats , Canada’s largest brand and community for surf education, adventure and lifestyle on the Great Lakes and beyond. Canada is not known to be a surfing hotspot,” said Lennert.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Individuals who had never considered launching a startup began creating businesses out of a combination of necessity and opportunity. The campaign introduces people to the path of entrepreneurship, creates opportunity for collaboration and facilitates access to capital and other resources that are vital to entrepreneurial success.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

DECEMBER 14, 2020

There is another mechanism that ecosystem builders can use to have a huge impact connecting their communities—create and maintain an online hub of information about your startup community. While the engaging, heartwarming stories about entrepreneurs are great, we also need to share the more mundane happenings in our community.

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TechCrunch

MAY 14, 2021

TC Sessions: Mobility, which takes place on June 9, features the top minds and makers, draws thousands of attendees, fosters collaborative community and creates a networking environment ripe with opportunities. The Startup Exhibitor Package costs $380, and it comes with four all-access passes to the event.

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Startup Catalyst

MARCH 27, 2018

The second Startup Community Leaders Mission to the USA took place from 11-18 March 2018, with 20 participants taking part, including 14 from 11 different regional towns in Queensland, 3 from Brisbane, one from Sydney, one from Adelaide, and one from New York (assisting the Beach City film crew). Why we run this particular mission.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 16, 2022

In 2022, EO members enjoyed a long-awaited return to in-person events at the global, regional and local levels. We asked EO members about their most memorable moments and inspiring in-person encounters in the EO community. I get tremendous value from the speakers and opportunities to connect with fellow EOers in our chapter. “My

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 31, 2023

Register Echelon Asia Summit, the highly anticipated tech event, has unveiled its content for the upcoming 2023 edition, scheduled for June 14-15. With over 60 confirmed speakers and several pending, the event promises to be a platform for honest and impactful discussions.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MAY 6, 2024

In the 5+ years since CLF was founded, we’ve seen firsthand that these partnerships can produce new ideas, new opportunities, and new shifts in culture faster than operating in silos. A few of those moments include: Questlove’s recent collaboration with Whatnot , a live shopping and social marketplace.

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 28, 2020

After three eventful years , I’m excited to say that my new book— The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem , with Brad Feld —is officially available to the public today! Our book is not the final say on the topic of startup communities; it’s the beginning of a conversation.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Recently, five CC4H Robotics’ middle school teams showcased their talent and innovation at an event on January 20th, 2024, kicking off the competition season at the York qualifier with a day filled with thrilling robot battles. All ten teams are competing in three robotics events between February and March of this year.

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Source Link

APRIL 1, 2022

They’d like to see us continue spotlighting best practices and community success stories in our newsletter and on socials, so please be sure to follow us on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn for the latest and greatest from our network! webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Pajani Singah’s company, Amazonia Impact Ventures , was named Top Innovation Winner of the World Economic Forum’s 2021 Tropical Forest Commodities Challenge for protecting the Amazon rainforest and improving the lives of its people through an innovative finance company that works directly with indigenous communities in the rainforests.

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Source Link

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

We are experiencing unprecedented opportunities for communities to evaluate how best to respond to short-term needs while building resilient solutions for long-term success. Having worked in over 100 communities for over 18 years, SourceLink understands that with ecosystem-building there will never be a check box to mark “done”.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The real super power of ecosystem mapping is how the mapping process and the actual map are used by the community as a catalyst to collaboratively strengthen the ecosystem. Most obviously, ecosystem maps can serve as a resource guide for entrepreneurs in the community. Make it Collaborative.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

MARCH 21, 2024

Eventive AI (Erin Kerner & Barry Snyder), an AI-powered platform for personalized event management solutions, emerged as the first-place winner, securing $10,000 in funding. “Their dedication and ingenuity exemplify the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem thriving in our community.”

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 2, 2024

HAX, a startup development program for pre-seed hard tech companies, with offices across the world, supports startups and entrepreneurs through investment capital, mentorship, and collaboration. Having a physical location where entrepreneurs can collaborate will help support new, diverse innovators and drive long-term economic growth.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

The Vietnam Angel Network (VAN) provides funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities for early-stage startups. The EO Vietnam chapter offers access to exclusive local, regional, and global learning events where real conversations with like-minded leaders can help unlock your potential. Register now!

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

You never hear a homeless person suggesting that you “see if there’s anything we might be able to collaborate on in the future”. Too many times I see people in underrepresented communities feeling like they don’t get paid their value or somehow get the short end of the stick on general inquiries within their area of expertise.

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Source Link

DECEMBER 15, 2021

First, we congratulated affiliates selected to participate in the SBA Community Navigator Pilot Program including National Urban League , Nicolet Area Technical College , New Bedford Economic Council , Rochester Economic Development Corporation and Forward Cities. What is the new normal for your team and network?

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Source Link

DECEMBER 1, 2021

During my tenure with the local University I worked with economic developers all across Iowa, from Sioux City to Davenport and a great many small but mighty communities in-between: Grinnell, Parkersburg, Webster City and Lamoni to name a few. Talent seeks opportunities, and opportunities can (and must) be created.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2020

3 Enlist collaborators. Because it’s an opportunity to remind them how intelligent, creative and knowledgeable they are. Rick’s approach to recruiting mentors is the epitome of the third principle for effective ecosystem building: Enlist collaborators. Everyone is invited. October 8th 2020, 2. Everyone is invited.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Data captured from the small businesses supported by SourceLink® affiliate organizations provides valuable information for our network to report to their community stakeholders. Jahannie’s found success with mapping data from Colmena’s SourceLink CRM, surveys, webinars and events, social media, and email marketing.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 16, 2022

I attended some learning events and socials, and began making connections. I’ve also had the opportunity to hear from and speak to major business thinkers, including Jim Kwik, Peter Diamandis, Brene Brown , Simon Sinek and Warren Rustand. Collaboration. It comes down to exposure, collaboration and accountability.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 11, 2010

I’m getting a little bit tired of running my events list and seeing some of the best folks sitting behind the paywalls of people profiting off of the community’s attempt to talk to itself. Each week there are so many great events, blog posts, videos, etc. Lead to build community, not direct profit.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Zindi announces these challenges and invites its community of data scientists to take part in solution-finding competitions. During last year’s event the platform attracted about 2,000 students during the event that took place virtually because of the pandemic.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Earlier this year, EO members from all around Australia attended EO Ignite – Reignite Your Passion, a regional event at stunning Hamilton Island, located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Mat and I stayed on for the next few days, and we were wholeheartedly embraced by the EO community during our visit.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 15, 2022

I’m still digesting the wisdom and inspiration shared by our speakers during EO’s 2022 GLC this past April, and yet, here we are, planning for the next flagship learning event in 2023: EO is going to Cape Town , South Africa for GLC next April! GLC is our opportunity for all of us to be open. At GLC 2022, across both Washington, D.C.

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Y Combinator

APRIL 12, 2023

On Saturday, June 17, 2023, we’re running our first YC Summer Conference , a one-day event in Mountain View, CA for undergraduate and graduate students interested in startups. But this event is about more than just learning from founders. Apply to join us! Join us at the YC Summer Conference to learn more!

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Angel Capital Association

MARCH 25, 2024

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. Here are a few benefits that can be experienced by attending this dynamic event.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 20, 2022

Sadness for the loss of a bright young New Zealander who had so much going for him, for the terrible loss for Jake’s mother and his whanau and friends, and for the loss of an up and coming innovator and entrepreneur to our business community. It also made me angry. Corporate sponsored business idea competitions and accelerators abound.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

There were no tradeshows, no traveling to customers and no in-person EO events. In those early internet days, there seemed to be an innocence, a strong sense of community, and a willingness to share. Our first meeting attracted over 50 fellow entrepreneurs coming together to ideate and collaborate. And it was getting old.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

A goal of Contra’s, per Huffman, is to help independent workers create high-signal referral networks so they can land new opportunities and gigs. Whenever a user posts a new project experience to their resume, they can add who they worked with as a collaborator. Chief community officer is the new CMO.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2023

Whether you have attended EO’s Leadership Academies or still look forward to the opportunity, the foundation upon which this remarkable programme was built is notable. The concept was to create an educational event that would provide experience and development for what it took to be a better leader of a global organization.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 1, 2022

“Together, we see this as a key opportunity to bring even more innovation and creativity to Hubs than we could alone,” Udom said in a blog post. With Active Replica, Ervin and Denis sought to built a platform for virtual events and meetings built on top of Mozilla’s Hubs project.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

We have collected a wide range of freebies, contests, accelerators, online communities, and VCs designed for student tech founders. This will keep you up to date on important deadlines, events, and other updates. You could also live in a local “hacker house” for community support, e.g., Edyfi , The Garden , or Womxn Ignite.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 18, 2024

CharmHealth will cover the costs for accommodations and meals of the short-listed candidates invited to the event. While providing resources, guidance, connections and mentorship to participants, CharmHealth and its community benefit from the fresh perspectives, creative problem-solving, and disruptive thinking rising startups share.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

As part of the event, companies from the inaugural cohort of the NJIF program were invited to attend and network with investors, fellow entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Being an awardee has significantly elevated our business profile, opening doors to new opportunities and mentors that were previously beyond our reach.

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