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How to Get Started Mapping Your Entrepreneurial Ecosystem [Updated]

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Ecosystem mapping can be thought of as the practice of observing, analyzing and visualizing an entrepreneurial ecosystem. But, ecosystem mapping isn’t limited to creating a map, an end product that’s posted on a wall or website. A map can also be an effective guide for all of the actors in the ecosystem.

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One social entrepreneur and activist’s mission to defend the environment and indigenous communities in Venezuela

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2017 YLAI Fellow Victor Rujano Bautista is the co-founder of Culturas Indígenas y Medio Ambiente Sustentable (CIMAS), an organization committed to promoting and defending the human rights of indigenous peoples and the protection of the environment in the Venezuelan state of Zulia. By Bryce Kelly.

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ESHIP Communities Ecosystem Builder: Gerald Smith

Forward Cities

More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. Meet Kansas City entrepreneur and ecosystem builder Gerald Smith. Gerald and his wife Dianna co-founded Plexpod, a coworking space where they champion entrepreneurs and the power of community to achieve success. A : Show up! It was a huge miss on my part.

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Investors are missing out on Black founders

TechCrunch

Lewis is the founder and CEO of Gig Wage , a simplified fintech payroll platform built for contract workers. Black founders, and uniquely Black founders in tech, are facing insurmountable odds. However, I have pressed forward despite the disparities that often plague the Black entrepreneurial community.

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EO’s Most Popular Inc. Posts: A Lookback at 2023

Entrepreneurs' Organization

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., shared his preferred goal-setting methodology. “I’ve

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Cities Championing and Expanding Awareness of Entrepreneurship

Ecosystem Builder Hub

These startup communities have created engaging campaigns that celebrate their entrepreneurs and startup community. But most people are unaware of this and the enormous potential of entrepreneurship in their communities and society in general. Community Campaigns Celebrating their Entrepreneurs and Startup Community.

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Startup Community Engagement During Covid

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Insights from the Field: Experienced ecosystem builders share their insights and experience. Much of what we do as startup community builders requires in-person interactions through workshops, meetups, and other events. We’re leaning heavily on our digital platforms to keep the community engaged.