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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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

AUGUST 8, 2022

Today, Kumospace closed a $21 million Series A round led by Lightspeed with participation from Boldstart Ventures and others. Martin is also the co-founder of venture firm Charge Ventures and an adjunct professor at Columbia University, while Mou was a Google engineer prior to coming on to Kumospace. Image Credits: Kumospace.

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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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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 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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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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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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