Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

We found one of those exemplary steps in southern Virginia where the Dan River Region Entrepreneur Ecosystem recognized the need for an ecosystem coordinator and rallied their stakeholders to hire the first entrepreneurial ecosystem builder for the region. River and bridges in Danville.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Ecosystem builders exist in a variety of places, such as communities, organizations, industries, etc. What is the most successful/impactful program/event/thing you do/have done in your ecosystem? We have been really successful in changing our community’s culture. Beth goes above and beyond for her community.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

As the field of entrepreneurial ecosystem building has started to grow over the last decade a few books dedicated exclusively to the topic have become valuable sources of information for ecosystem builders. Many ecosystem builders may already be familiar with Amerine and Stanbridge through the Startup Junkies podcast.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

This post is part of a series featuring highlights from the Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building campaign which shone a spotlight on 40+ entrepreneurial ecosystem builders from around the U.S. Not everybody can do ecosystem building; it’s a talent that is developed through experience and education, connections and networking.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 29, 2020

Dozens of ecosystem builders share their perspective on what an entrepreneurial ecosystem builder is, and does. One of the challenges in turning ecosystem building into a recognized profession is the lack of a recognized definition for what it is and what an ecosystem builder is. Servant Leadership.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

says Sotiris Pagdadis, President Keiretsu Forum Mid-West “We want to help them grow,” The leadership team from Keiretsu’s Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South-East Regions are leading the effort to validate expansion into Texas, starting with what would become the North Texas Chapter in the greater Dallas area.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Submit your post Are you an EO member who has lessons learned, best practices, thought leadership or insider insights to benefit the entrepreneurial community on EO blog. or EO on Inc. ?

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The Ecosystem Building Leadership Project (EBLP) is an initiative to advance the entrepreneurship ecosystem building field of practice. Julie Heath , VP Entrepreneurial Ecosystems at Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Beth Zimmer , Project Manager at Ecosystem Building Leadership Project.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

As ecosystem builders, we are committed to serving the entrepreneurs in our communities. Pm EST for a one-hour Fireside Chat about Ecosystem Building principle #1: Put entrepreneurs front and center. To do our job well, we need to know who they are and what they need. Format: Fireside Chats.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Rick’s approach to recruiting mentors is the epitome of the third principle for effective ecosystem building: Enlist collaborators. To support an entrepreneurial ecosystem, stakeholders don’t necessarily have to be entrepreneurs themselves or hold a degree in business. Everyone is invited. On the contrary. Everyone is invited.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In our 4th Fireside Chat, we will explore what values drive your community and how you are able to lead others by living those values. Pm EST for a one-hour Fireside Chat about Ecosystem Building principle #4: Live the Values. Join Social Venturers on October 22nd, 2020, at noon and 2. Format: Fireside Chats.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Pm EST for a one-hour Fireside Chat about Ecosystem Building principle #2: Foster Inclusive Conversations. Fireside Chats are peer-to-peer knowledge sharing sessions with entrepreneurial ecosystem builders passionate about leveraging entrepreneurship in their communities as a force for good. Format: Fireside Chats.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 30, 2020

There is often friction between the “bottom” (the grassroots) and the “top” (formal leadership). In successful ecosystems, people find ways to overcome parochial differences and build diverse networks of mutually advantageous relationships. In our roles as ecosystem builders, we achieve this by: Bridging social boundaries.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Our work could not be done without the tireless efforts of the volunteers and professional staff that serve the entrepreneurial ecosystem. We are delighted to provide this complimentary resource courtesy to community ecosystem builders to assist you in the planning and implementation of a new community angel fund or network.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

However, there are already millions of users, including many high-level leaders in both the entrepreneurial ecosystem, Silicon Valley and the entertainment industry. In those early internet days, there seemed to be an innocence, a strong sense of community, and a willingness to share. The antidote to Zoom fatigue.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

We reached out to Brianna Ellison, director of community engagement for Verizon, as part of our initiative to bring the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program to Michigan entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. What work is Verizon doing in the Detroit/Michigan community to help small businesses? Brianna Ellison.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 1, 2020

As I recently wrote , society needs ecosystem builders now more than ever to help communities rebuild and recover. There’s an urgent need and opportunity for ecosystem builders to step up to the challenge and lead recovery efforts. But, there’s a special kind of ecosystem builder who we need most. Servant Leadership.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

says Sotiris Pagdadis, President Keiretsu Forum Mid-West “We want to help them grow,” The leadership team from Keiretsu’s Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South-East Regions are leading the effort to validate expansion into Texas, starting with what would become the North Texas Chapter in the greater Dallas area.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

The Dan River Region Ecosystem Development Project as a promising sign for the sustainable future of Ecosystem Building… . As a project-based Ecosystem Builder, I have observed the exciting recent shift in conversation and strategy around building and scaling entrepreneurial ecosystems.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 21, 2020

Goal 7 Sustainable Work: Develop professional recognition and resources for ecosystem builders. In a nutshell : Entrepreneurial ecosystem building requires perseverance. If I pay a chef to cook me a spaghetti dinner and I pay teachers to teach, you need to pay an ecosystem builder to do THEIR work.”. Read Kim’s spotlight.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

This post is part of a series featuring highlights from the Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem Building campaign which shone a spotlight on 40+ entrepreneurial ecosystem builders from around the U.S. and abroad between February and September 2020. The consequences of underrepresenting the New Majority, and . Carina Boston Pinales.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 13, 2020

We do this by organizing panels on emerging topics in the entrepreneurial ecosystem with academic, business and startup leaders. The opportunities we have been providing are an entrance point to becoming part of a community that enables you to create new economic models. Business resilience is very dependent on leadership.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 12, 2019

From this challenge I have an opportunity to be an ecosystem builder for inclusive procurement and entrepreneurship. I grew up in a rare household in my community—two parents, master’s degrees, entrepreneurs, living in the inner city. A: I am excited about the shift in leadership. How has that impacted the community?

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 13, 2020

Without strong leadership in place as a check on human impulses (selfish, short-term), the situation worsens and the whole episode drags on. But life is nowhere near returning to normal anytime soon. I’d say at best, we’re a quarter of the way through this thing. This is unsettling, which is why people are rejecting reality.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

We appreciate and are humbled by this recognition and will enthusiastically continue our efforts to drive diversity, inclusion, and equity in the entrepreneurial ecosystem here in the US and across the globe. Leadership in bringing awareness to the vital role of angel investing in the support of entrepreneurial companies.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 26, 2019

Entrepreneurs, leaders of entrepreneur support organizations, and entrepreneurial ecosystem builders came together to discuss solutions to inequities. Measurement of successful and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems is a nascent field with room to grow. Successful and Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2018

We recently talked with Jeff Smith, former president of EO Los Angeles and CEO of JS2 PR , and he explained how EO’s Global Leadership Academy inspired him to create MyEO LGBTQ+. What role did EO’s Global Leadership Academy play in the formation of MyEO LGBTQ+? I originally joined EO when it was YEO in 1996.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JUNE 20, 2020

Practical Metrics and Methods (Practitioner Edition): Identify and develop better metrics and methods for ecosystem building. In a nutshell : There are many metrics and methods in use in entrepreneurial ecosystem building, but they are not all widely adopted. In fact, many approaches are still emerging.

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Forward Cities

MARCH 10, 2024

Functions and Responsibilities Program Management Serving as the outward-facing leader of the project in community; Providing day-to-day leadership and operational guidance of the E3 Durham program; Leveraging business development expertise and knowledge of local business support resources to better connect business owners in underserved communities (..)

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While the University of Michigan has been formally educating students on entrepreneurship for decades, the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has notably ramped up in the last ten years and has effectively used its powerful alumni network to amplify its growth. MIDAS is a convening place for innovative research ideas and researchers.

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Forward Cities

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Overview The Program Director leads the programmatic department at Forward Cities and is responsible for co-developing and overseeing the implementation of Forward Cities’ equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems and learning strategy.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 17, 2022

Overview The Senior Director of E3 Solutions leads the sales, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Forward Cities equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem building solutions for communities across the country.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 17, 2022

The Senior Director of E3 Solutions leads the sales, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Forward Cities equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem building solutions for communities across the country. The position will also be charged with leadership, management, and oversight of the growing E3 Solutions team.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 17, 2023

ACA has continued its efforts to push legislation to help the entire Angel community. Through ACA’s strong and experienced public policy leadership team, ACA has been able to gain more diverse voices as both investors and entrepreneurs. ACA continues to foster good lines of communication with the SEC and good relationships at the SBA.

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