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Sustainable Work: ESHIP Goal 7

Ecosystem Builder Hub

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. It is a unique combination of skills and the right mindset. See igniteT2.inncuvate.com

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Coworking Megatrend Predictions for 2020

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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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Raising Awareness about Entrepreneurship as an Economic Development Strategy

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But when you factor in the need to engage with and educate the broader community it’s an even bigger challenge. They’ll be the most interested and invested in the startup and entrepreneurship work happening. Another key type of ally to consider are institutions of higher education. Identify Potential Allies.

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Top Ann Arbor Startups and Tech Companies to Watch in 2021

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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. They plan to use these investments to help grow their team and scale their product. In 2020, they raised $5.5

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Frustrations and Challenges of Ecosystem Builders

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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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Child Care & Coworking Part 1

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*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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 Child Care & Coworking part 2

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*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? Investment? Location: NJ, USA. How did you finance?