Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 29, 2019

An entrepreneur needs a network of supportive people and resources to maximize his or her chances of success, because there will always be fires to put out. Building a startup community, or startup ecosystem, is no easy task and requires a lot of intentional work. What is a startup community? Why create a startup community?

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GCUC

AUGUST 9, 2019

Locally and globally, we are a community of forward thinkers, innovators and game changers paving the way for the future of work. We, the coworking peeps of the world, are fundamentally shifting the way all workspaces are seen and structured. 73% of the people polled maintain their sanity through coworking.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

The important lesson in order to gain market share was that in order for new users to try Microsoft Excel, they had to be able to work with the files their coworkers were creating. The software is not difficult to build and the hosting element has become a commodity; the hard part is building a community. Building Communities.

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EntreWorks Consulting

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

Our latest edition of EntreWorks Insights examined the power of place, i.e., how community gathering places can help build social capital and promote economic development. These powerful places can take many forms, including business offices, libraries and coworking spaces, among others. Maine’s Coworking Development Fund.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 18, 2019

More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. Gerald and his wife Dianna co-founded Plexpod, a coworking space where they champion entrepreneurs and the power of community to achieve success. Gerald is one of the founding members of our ESHIP Communities Council in Kansas City. A : Show up!

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

After six years of collaboration, the global Impact Hub Network and Impact Hub Recife are now parting ways. The entrepreneurial community and coworking space of Impact Hub Recife, embarks this month on a new vision. The post Impact Hub Recife leaves global network appeared first on Impact Hub. Impact Hub Brasilia.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2022

Lahore-based coworking space startup, Colabs , is set to roll-out a SaaS product to enable businesses meet back-office needs including company registration, talent sourcing and management, payroll processing and legal and tax compliance. Colabs wants to be the gateway to Pakistan for tech companies and a launch pad for startups.

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StartupNation

MAY 30, 2021

Helping your community or a certain group of people? Circulate it with coworkers, your network of neighbors and community members, and use these opportunities to practice, practice, practice. Ask yourself questions like: What is it that really matters to you? Making a difference in the world? What are your strengths?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 21, 2020

Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking. Mel Lambert, Director of Adult & Community Services at Kirkwood Public Library, St. It is a unique combination of skills and the right mindset. Read Kim’s spotlight. Read Mel’s spotlight.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Coworking and warehouse space company Saltbox announced today the closing of a $35 million Series B led by Cox Enterprises and Pendulum Holdings. Scriven and Bonnie, who are Black, represent outliers in a year that saw many VCs retreat to their old networks amid an economic downturn.

real estate

Impact Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Taking advantage of the international and collaborative nature of our network, we have made a virtual trip around the world based on the experiences of the Impact Hubs in Boston, Florianópolis, Taipei, Shanghai, Bamako, Lisbon, Vienna, and Madrid. Communication, bonding, and collaboration skyrocketed in Spanish organizations.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 26, 2022

Aatif Awan, Founder and Managing Partner of Indus Valley Capital, said, “The first time I visited COLABS, I found the community and energy to be a microcosm of the fast-growing Pakistani tech ecosystem. Today, COLABS has a partner network of 100+ organizations involved in taking initiatives to boost the Pakistani startup ecosystem’s growth.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

As an Ecosystem Builder, if I can provide a resource, connection, or work towards reducing a barrier that can help them on their entrepreneurial journey, that motivates me to make more connections, and grow a network of resources that can be impactful for entrepreneurs. What is your biggest frustration as an ecosystem builder?

coworking spaces

AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 30, 2022

As the first coworking space operator in Hong Kong to provide a truly “across space” solution for businesses, theDesk’s virtual work and collaboration platform is equipped with all essential features to support communication and collaboration, from video conferencing, presentation, screen sharing, chat to whiteboard, etc.

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Impact Hub

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

For the launch of our global Environmental Strategy , we spoke to Anne Merkle, Environmental Lead at Impact Hub Network. Anne Merkle, Environmental Lead at Impact Hub Network. You’re leading the launch of the Environmental Strategy of the Impact Hub Network. Q: First things first, tell us, why do you do what you do?

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

That, plus the growing number of startups, affordable cost of living, and vibrant community, make it a great place to live and work. In November 2020, the Detroit tech company announced that they’re developing three new authentication centers in Toronto and Hong Kong, which will expand the company’s global network by 50%. Clearcover.

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 13, 2020

For Impact Hub, it made the liquid and digital elements of our network more important than ever, and at the same time encouraged us to reflect and pivot certain aspects of how we operate and how we provide support to Impact Hubs and our members across the globe. Human conne ction and community is at the center of COVID-19 recovery.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Continue to build a following by establishing expertise in your social media networks and on industry forums. Join local events in your community to increase word-of-mouth. Even better, prospects and customers will tell their friends and coworkers about your company. Consider collaborating with influencers.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 11, 2019

The founding team at Impact Hub Honolulu is deeply rooted in the entrepreneurship community of the island, and deeply committed to helping Hawaii’s founders, managers, and entrepreneurs thrive. In 2014, some friends came together with a vision for a community workspace. Our overarching goal is to help people do well, and do good.

education

Impact Hub

APRIL 16, 2019

Impact Hub Bergen was an early starter amongst social innovation spaces and joined the global Impact Hub network in 2008. The coworking space opened its doors in September 2011, as the first of its kind in Norway. The coworking space opened its doors in September 2011, as the first of its kind in Norway.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 8, 2022

. “Clear and constant communication is the key to running any company, whether the company is in-person, hybrid, or remote,” Martin said. “ We need to stop pretending that chat emojis equal corporate culture and a sense of community. ” One of Kumospace’s virtual office spaces. Image Credits: Kumospace.

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Impact Hub

MAY 23, 2024

Saghar Hamidzade's inspiring journey of empowerment at Impact Hub Lisbon Saghar Hamidzade, a dedicated entrepreneur in the social sector, has found her home and community at Impact Hub Lisbon since joining in 2022.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 12, 2023

Most people have a very limited view of what “networking” means. Networking does not have to mean attending conferences (it can, but there’s more to it). Networking = proactively meeting & building relationships with new people: Reach out to people you admire in your field. Going for lunch with a new coworker.

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Impact Hub

JUNE 18, 2019

Here are 3 impactful stories helped along by Impact Hub Madrid through its different business units: coworking, events and projects. Laura Alonso, the event manager at Impact Hub Madrid, explains the commitment of the entrepreneurial space’s network: “We’re aware of the role we play in the area of sustainability at our events.

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Y Combinator

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Founder and CEO Matt Schulman has created one of the most comprehensive and thorough recruiting processes, which has made him one of the most successful recruiters in the YC community. I also had a deep level of trust with those first ten hires, as they were all in my network. This escalated their sense of commitment.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 27, 2019

Forward Cities is a national capacity-building and learning network working within and between cities and micropolitans to create more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem development. Fay Horwitt, Vice President of Community Innovation explains the Forward Cities’ Theory of Change model. This is the mission of Forward Cities.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

I wish the small business ecosystem had something equivalent to the angel investor networks that support technology startups. In an ecosystem, there should be multiple entrepreneurial support organizations, coworking spaces, incubators/accelerators, investors, etc.communicating about the resources they have to support entrepreneurs.

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Forward Cities

JULY 30, 2024

Introduction The Equity for Every Entrepreneur (E3) Durham program employs a community-centered model that reduces the cost of doing business for Durham entrepreneurs. Local navigators — trusted advisors who have extensive relationships in the community — provide guidance to enrolled entrepreneurs at no-cost.

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GCUC

JUNE 14, 2021

The post GCUC Places: The network for your team appeared first on GCUC Community. The pandemic has truly accelerated the timeline of companies’ work from anywhere policies. The choice of workstation within the workplace structure is now in.

networking

Feedough

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

What if there were an Airbnb for coworking and co-living spaces? An online platform where you can book an office, coworking, or co-living space for a day, a month, or more; for yourself, your team, or your company. CoFynd is an online discovery platform for searching and booking office, coworking and co-living spaces.

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EntreWorks Consulting

AUGUST 18, 2020

I recently returned from our annual Maine vacation to find my pre-ordered copy of The Startup Community Way by Brad Feld and Ian Hathaway. This new book follows up on Feld’s excellent 2012 work Startup Communities , which I still consider to be among the best guides to entrepreneurial ecosystem building. The Startup Community Way.

communities

GCUC

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Social comradery – a party, long networking breaks, opportunity to break bread- something to get you connecting with and to our community. Social impact – we believe in giving back to the communities we are in. GCUC is more than just an event, it’s a community. Fun – something a bit off kilter and out of the box.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JULY 24, 2019

Maybe you have a coworker, or someone higher up in your organization, who you admire professionally that you can approach. . Online Mentorship Networks. Online mentorship networks bridge the gap if you have a limited professional network and take some of the guesswork out to help match you with a mentor. .

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

With funding support from the BB&T Economic Growth Fund at the Lancaster County Community Foundation, the Tech Celerator @TheCandy Factory, offers free business-grade WiFi, six conference rooms with large screen TVs and whiteboards, three workshop areas, event space, and parking for guests and clients along with business mentoring and support services (..)

pitching

This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 22, 2018

On an app advertised to "meet inspiring people" for meaningful networking, someone tells this black founder, whose last name is "Youngblood" that is name is inappropriate. Your network never signed up to do your outsourced job for you. There is discrimination in the world. This should surprise no one. I've written about this before.

VC

This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

The community norms and values of the space had been carefully nurtured by the three people that started it. There were about ten indie coworkers from the original community and ten employees of this startup. The vibe of the community started to come apart quickly. A few years ago, I was a member of a co-working space.

communities

GCUC

JULY 27, 2023

From Flex Offering to Community Hub: The Future of Coworking Explored Coworking isn’t just a real estate business. It’s a network of people. It’s an engine room for ideas. Above all else, it’s a hospitality. Read More

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