Forward Cities

MARCH 27, 2020

As the extent and impact of COVID-19 becomes more apparent, entrepreneurs and small businesses are on the front lines of its devastating impact–and with their demise comes potentially catastrophic economic losses for local communities. According to JP Morgan Institute , 50 percent of small businesses have less than 30 days of cash on hand.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 29, 2021

Much of what we do as startup community builders requires in-person interactions through workshops, meetups, and other events. But the Covid pandemic pushed the big pause button on in-person events that are the beating heart of many startup communities. We’re leaning heavily on our digital platforms to keep the community engaged.

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TechCrunch

MAY 9, 2023

Startups start here, which is why we’ve tailored Disrupt 2023 to showcase the game-changing ideas, technologies and industries that are shaping the future of the tech community. CTA: Want to reach the biggest funders, founders and Disruptors? Sessions will include Breakthrough Energy Ventures, S2G, and the City of Atlanta.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

In the midst of supporting founders in their communities during a global pandemic, what do they wish they were more versed in? Policy and collaboration with policy, academic and funding institutions. How should we interpret the data about our startup community, especially in immigrant communities and communities of color?

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Jason Malki

JULY 26, 2023

She holds widely attended community events and educational programming that connect women-run VCs and startups in Los Angeles — all from her home-headquarters in Venice Beach. From that point forward, I knew that my life would be about building community and providing tools for communities to really shine. The alphaa.io

communities

Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 22, 2020

Since their inception, 1863 Ventures has been unwavering in their commitment to building wealth in Black communities. – Formalized collaboration between funders, founders and ecosystem builders. Discussing the state of Black entrepreneurship and the broader New Majority. Why Participate? Find Out More and Register!

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Angel Capital Association

JUNE 24, 2024

As a central component of this new partnership, Thompson Hine is providing meaningful educational opportunities to angel investors and angel group leaders to benefit the angel investment community. ACA is pleased to enhance our strong resource list of early stage legal advisors with a new partnership with Thompson Hine.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 3, 2024

Chloe Capital, a Movement-driven venture capital firm with a national investment lens, invites the Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania community to join us for our INVEST IN WOMEN x PITTSBURGH FOUNDER SHOWCASE ( InvestInWomenPittsburgh.eventbrite.com ) on Wednesday, May 8 from 5-7:30pm at Google Pittsburgh. Advanced registration is required.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

What holds them back in their work (scarcity, silos, unrealistic expectations and an unwillingness to collaborate). The most challenging aspect in working with different ecosystem partners has been trying to get them to collaborate, or at least stop seeing each other as competitors. The frustrating reality of non-collaboration.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

This is part of a series on building your career in venture capital: Reading list for working in private equity/venture capital , including all of the major online communities, programs, and educational options for people studying VC. For emerging VC and private equity investors: accelerators, platforms, communities, and incubators.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The goal of EBLP is to collaboratively design, build, test, and validate a field-wide infrastructure that will accelerate adoption of ecosystem building as a practice in economic, community, workforce, and entrepreneurship development in the United States. What would that look like? said Zimmer.

entrepreneurship

American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Fearless Fund in collaboration with Amazon awards grants between $10,000 and $20,000 to black women in their B lack Business Accelerator program and the Minority Business Development Agency in the past has awarded g rants to college and universities that assist undergraduate students with entrepreneurship. Small Business Administration.

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David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. I worked with outsourced research firm Wonder * to identify all of the institutions we could who support tech impact startups with cash and community, and in many cases without dilution. Summit Fellows.

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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. The Angel Capital Association (ACA) Summit represents a beacon for black investors, founders, and high-growth startups.

angel capital

Impact Hub

MARCH 25, 2024

Impact Hub Bradford: Journey in inclusive innovation Impact Hub Bradford is addressing the needs of marginalised communities through their many initiatives focused on diversity and inclusion innovation. With its commitment to diversity and social impact, they have become a key player in the city’s economic strategy.

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Surdna Foundation

APRIL 11, 2022

As a racial justice funder, we also know that shifting power and building equity, mutual accountability, and authentic, trusting relationships are vital to our grantmaking. On several diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) measures, grantees noted our firm commitments to DEI, communicating what it means for our work, and combatting racism.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Impact Hub: Our policy approach At Impact Hub, we are committed to accelerating global impact through collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity. Our mission is to build locally rooted and globally connected entrepreneurial communities for impact at scale. To date, our community has reached over 25,000 such impact-driven enterprises.

entrepreneurial ecosystem

Impact Hub

JUNE 1, 2021

Impact Hub is a global network focused on building entrepreneurial communities for impact at scale. With 100+ communities of 16,500 social entrepreneurs & innovators in more than 55 countries across five continents, Impact Hub is one of the world’s largest communities and accelerators for positive change.

entrepreneurship

David Teten VC

DECEMBER 2, 2019

Fortunately, there are a wide range of organizations that specifically want to support you, not just the VC community. I worked with outsourced research firm Wonder * to identify all of the institutions we could who support tech impact startups with cash and community, and in many cases without dilution. Notley Ventures.

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TechCrunch

MAY 25, 2022

Recreational cannabis is now legal in a few more states, including New Jersey and New York, the latter of which has even launched a social equity program that aims to help communities affected by the War on Drugs. The silver lining is that we get creative, collaborative and deepen a sense of community.

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Angel Capital Association

APRIL 15, 2021

The conference, which kicks off May 3 with the Innovation Funders Showcase , will provide attendees a dynamic virtual experience under the themes of economic recovery, angel education, and expanding horizons. This annual event is about collaborating to bring angels and entrepreneurs together.”.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 11, 2021

Our President and CEO, Fay Horwitt, collaborated with Assistant Director of the Education Policy Center at NYCLU, Lanessa Owens-Chaplin , and Program Associate at the Surdna Foundation, Trevor Smith , to co-author a timely history of Black Wall Streets in America. This community and others like it were destroyed by state development.

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Forward Cities

MAY 13, 2024

Overview Forward Cities is a national nonprofit with a firm belief that every entrepreneur deserves an equitable chance to launch and grow a business that generates wealth for themselves, their families, and their communities.

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Surdna Foundation

AUGUST 3, 2020

How can we in philanthropy do a better job of supporting the kind of collaboration and shared learning that grassroots organizations need to grow their movements? Together with grantees, stakeholders and funders, they developed a learning and milestones process that: engages communities closest to the problem. Learn More.

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