Ecosystem Builder Hub

APRIL 2, 2021

“Communities seeking to grow their economy need to understand the impact entrepreneurship and small business play in economic growth.” — Grow Your Own: Entrepreneurship-based Economic Development for Local Communities, Dell Gines, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. Identify Potential Allies.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 21, 2020

However, my time is valuable and if I give you an hour of conversation out of my expertise, that means it’s not just the time investment; behind that time stands 25 years of experience, a college education (that I’m still paying for) and a family that I support. Read Kim’s spotlight. Read Mel’s spotlight. Goal 7 in the field.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 2, 2016

There are plenty of one-off coworking spaces that people like and enjoy because of a convenient locale that people are willing to come work at. Whether you choose to go with coworking or not, you need that easy interface--standard contracts, easy appointment booking, quick turnarounds, and transparent pricing. Great coffee.

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StartupNation

MARCH 10, 2021

Community organizations like Shine & Rise provide support and mentorship to women who work at tech companies, and coworking spaces like Cahoots offer dedicated tech entrepreneurial spaces for the community. This was big news for the Ann Arbor tech community, and a huge move for Llamasoft.

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GCUC

DECEMBER 9, 2019

We also predicted the rise of high-end luxury brands ( see this recent Soho Investment ) with brands finding new and inventive ways to set themselves apart. We talked about consolidation and the continued growth due to a strong economy and investments. 89% of coworkers reported being happier in a coworking space.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 13, 2018

At Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) , our vision is to build the world’s most influential community of entrepreneurs. Technically, I am unemployed and homeless, working on my next business from a coworking space in Bali. Being an EO member is the best investment of time and money I’ve ever made?nothing

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GCUC

AUGUST 19, 2019

*note: I received so much good feedback from the spaces and women I spoke with that this will be a multi part series so it didnt end up being the length of a short novel. Space: Hive Austin. What made you want to have childcare to your coworking space? Investment? Location: Austin. How did you finance? Partnership?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Imagine what the diversity of ownership and in the workforce would look like if people with the means to invest would care as much about social and human return on investment as they do about potential profit. 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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GCUC

AUGUST 5, 2019

*note: I received so much good feedback from the spaces and women I spoke with that this will be a multi part series so it doesn’t end up being the length of a short novel. Space: Dayhouse coworking. What made you want to add childcare to your coworking space? Investment? Space: MOMentum Coworking.

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Forward Cities

JULY 2, 2019

Maybe you envision your local coffee shop owner who wants to create space for community members to connect over a good cup of joe. As Forward Cities journeys with communities to develop equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems, one thing we are learning is that our collective imagination around entrepreneurship will have to expand.

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GCUC

AUGUST 8, 2019

*note: I received so much good feedback from the spaces and women I spoke with that this will be a multi part series so it didn’t end up being the length of a short novel. Space: Work and Play NJ. What made you want to have childcare to your coworking space? Location: NJ, USA. Did I want to work full time?

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GCUC

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Stop thinking small, my coworking friends. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR INVESTMENT? Investors will temporarily balk at coworking for obvious reasons. In the meantime, developers, real estate companies and pretty much everyone will come out with a coworking brand and the money will follow. Coworking will thrive.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

The tech community has been having a long-overdue conversation about mental health and work/life balance and it’s something I’ve been talking up as far back as 2006 , 2009 , and 2014 on my blog and in public. I want every company I invest in to be a great working environment, and if it isn’t, tell me what I can do about it.

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