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MARCH 19, 2012

Since I launched Brooklyn Bridge Ventures , a lot of people have asked me why I put the fund in Brooklyn. To me, there are a couple of basic reasons: 1) If nothing else, it's geographically closer to more startups than midtown firms like RRE, Greycroft, and Firstmark.so, *why not* put my office here? You're seeting it in Downtown SF.

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Founders Coop

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This post is an attempt to unpack the changes we observed both during and after our time with Techstars, to draw out potentially useful lessons about how things might have gone differently. ——— In the Beginning: Champions of the Local Startup Ecosystem Techstars launched its first program in Boulder in 2007.

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StartupNation

MAY 18, 2021

W h en many people think of how the business sector relates to startup companies and the venture funding that invests in them, the perception is that this part of the economy is irrelevant and doesn’t impact the average person’s life. How important is angel funding to the startup ecosystem?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Paulo is the co-founder of Vale do Dendê (Dende Valley) and AFAR Ventures , a global diversity and inclusion creative and consulting agency that identifies opportunities for multinational brands, corporations and investors in emerging markets. Over the last five years, Brazil has witnessed a startup boom. Paulo Rogério Nunes.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 29, 2019

While entrepreneurs can be found everywhere, some startup ecosystems are thriving more than others. Building a startup community, or startup ecosystem, is no easy task and requires a lot of intentional work. Who are some of the key participants in a startup community? Investor networks.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2022

He says when looking at the New Zealand startup ecosystem, it is similar to Israel and Singapore, and has “fountains of talent.” He likened the country’s culture to what you might see in the U.S. He likened the country’s culture to what you might see in the U.S.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 30, 2023

As the global venture capital market contracts following a historic investing boom, the downturn impacts each startup market differently. While we’ve given the United States’ startup ecosystem most of our attention lately , it’s time to broaden our perspective. The Exchange explores startups, markets and money.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 22, 2025

Why Florida is the Top State for Entrepreneurs Florida stands out as the top state for starting a business in 2025 because of the combination of favorable tax policies, a growing economy, and a vibrant entrepreneurial culture. the state offers entrepreneurs a low-risk environment for starting new ventures.

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Jason Malki

APRIL 24, 2025

Kevin Bulger is an entrepreneur and investor with a diverse background spanning startups, sustainable ventures, and international tourism. startup ecosystem, including a role at Farmers Fridge, a fast-growing food techcompany. Before moving to Tanzania, he gained valuable experience working in the U.S.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 17, 2023

Register Japan is taking proactive steps to simplify regulations for foreign individuals seeking startup visas, to foster its startup ecosystem. These efforts demonstrate Japan’s commitment to attracting global talent and positioning itself as a hub for innovation and cross-cultural exchange.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 11, 2023

Questions like: How much venture funding goes to Black women and Latina founders? As CEO of the nonprofit Digitalundivided, she oversaw the organization’s biennial reports known as ProjectDianne, which tracked the progress of underrepresented women founders in the startup ecosystem.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A decade ago, most Australian and in particular New Zealand institutional investors didn’t want to put their money anywhere near tech startups. Their support today signals a maturation of the Australia/New Zealand venture capital space. “[Superannuation fund] capital can go anywhere.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 15, 2021

Co-founder Jenny Fielding, who is also managing director at Techstars New York, said The Fund decides on new areas for expansion based on demand from the local startup ecosystem, and earlier this year, it heard from a group of founders and operators who wanted to launch it in Australia, too. The Fund is targeting $3.5

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Revolution

MAY 21, 2019

We launched in Denver as it is an aerospace hub with a lively startup community, which also has the perfect mix of cost-of-living and lifestyle that make it desirable for aerospace talent. Venture funding and government funding routes for growth are not mutually exclusive. What can your city teach Silicon Valley?

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Venture Souq, Endeavor Catalyst and existing investors also participated in the round. . Tamatem publishes games relevant to Arabic users and customizes its games to fit the culture. . Tamatem makes the games culturally relevant to the end-users,” said Hammo.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Plenty of good funding rounds, a highly skilled workforce and a strong entrepreneurial culture have given Amsterdam a booming startup ecosystem. In 2020, the venture industry continued to invest in startups, despite the COVID-19 crisis. Nick Kalliagkopoulos , partner, Prime Ventures. •

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TechCrunch

APRIL 19, 2021

Local investors acted as judges: Jim Tenzillo, VP at Invest Michigan ; Dawn Batts, Capital Strategist at TechTown and co-founder of Commune Angels ; and Ben Bernstein, principal at Invest Detroit Ventures. Ryan Landau, founder of Purpose Jobs, also spoke on startup hiring practices and trends in the Midwest. That video is found below.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 14, 2024

My journey in the startup world began with a strong passion for sustainability and a desire to make a meaningful impact. After years of working in strategy and marketing, I realized that I wanted to channel my skills into a venture that aligned with my values. Together, we can make a difference!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Zappos also offers opportunities to learn about its company culture, which you can apply to your business. Boulder is quickly becoming a startup mecca on par with Silicon Valley — largely due to the Techstars accelerator, which has cultivated the city’s startup ecosystem. Boulder, Colorado.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

But as venture capital (VC) firms grow, with the average seed deal growing from $1.7 million in the last decade , more and more people are breaking into the startup ecosystem. Must-read: How to Staff a Strong Culture on a Shoestring Budget. million to $4.6 Americans filed paperwork to set up 4.3 Build a strong team.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 25, 2023

The fund, known as Cool River Venture, will primarily focus on investing in technology-related industries. Zhang’s new venture emerges as Hong Kong aims to attract affluent individuals following a period of population decline and isolation caused by the Covid pandemic.

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David Teten VC

MARCH 1, 2022

This is part of a series on building your career in venture capital: Reading list for working in private equity/venture capital , including all of the major online communities, programs, and educational options for people studying VC. How to get a job in venture capital. How to find a job as a VC scout.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 10, 2022

Louis, Missouri-based venture capital firm soon after completing high school, 23-year-old Williams has backed dozens of companies — with a special interest in agtech and biotech and including a couple of very large tech companies that he’s not at liberty to mention. When did you first become interested in venture capital?

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Founders Coop

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

I know this is a familiar experience for many of my peers in Venture Capital. And the most enduring lesson of all is how long it takes to build anything of real value, whether it’s a company, a venture firm, or a startup ecosystem. I still feel like an outsider in the very insider-y business of Venture Capital.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 10, 2023

The city unveiled its plans to support local startups and nurture entrepreneurship with a series of new initiatives under the guidance of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The signing of the Decree took place titled “On additional measures to create favorable conditions for entrepreneurs in the Republic of Karakalpakstan.”

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2020

We live in a world with a stereotypical representation of what a startup founder looks like, so it’s no wonder that a large portion of the population feels underrepresented. A Gender Gap Grader study shows that women represent 9 percent of developers in the startup ecosystem. Venture-backed: 42 years.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 6, 2022

Austin made headlines in 2021 for being “the place” for startup founders and venture capitalists alike to set up shop. That’s why TechCrunch has chosen to shine a spotlight on the city with a special episode of TechCrunch Live centered on the growing startup scene in Austin, Texas. Register here. It’s free.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Accelerators, incubators, entrepreneurship training programs and workshops, co-working spaces, maker spaces, universities, pitch events and competitions, networking events and meetups, venture capital firms, angel investors, government and other civic programs, and mentors. That’s just a starting point. There are a lot of other ways.

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TechCrunch

MAY 29, 2021

Laura González-Estéfani is the founder and CEO of TheVentureCity , an international, operator-led venture acceleration model designed to make the global entrepreneurial ecosystem more diverse, international and accessible to fair capital. Laura González-Estéfani. Contributor. Share on Twitter. More posts by this contributor.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 1, 2021

InvestNext is a Detroit fintech startup that has created a platform to streamline how real estate investment firms raise and manage capital. million seed round , led by Hyde Park Venture Partners with participation from Whitecap Venture Partners, DVP, Grand Ventures and ID Ventures. Red Ventures.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Ann Arbor continues to be one of the top growing tech ecosystems around the country with some of the best startups to watch. They have been recognized for this innovation in FreightDocs, FreightWaves, and Venture Michigan. It also just won the Digiday Worklife Award for Most Collaborative Culture. RightBrain Networks.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Wider issues seem more cultural; startups not thinking big enough, investors lacking the necessary appetite for risk, and even — among wider society — some latent suspicion of entrepreneurs. While Spain-based investors are champing at the bit for administrative reform and better stock options. Measures to change mindsets.

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OurCrowd

JULY 1, 2019

Last year over 18,000 people from 189 countries registered to attend, as entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, corporate executives, investors and others came to the Innovation Nation to meet, learn, do business – and discover the most historic city in the most exciting country in the world.

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AsiaTechDaily

MAY 18, 2022

In 2022, the government plans to implement a startup support project worth US$3 billion to create a regional startup infrastructure and allow innovative talents with technical skills to flow into Korea’s startup ecosystem and develop their capabilities to succeed. trillion won (US$6.4 billion).

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Investors participating include Lever VC, Blue Horizon Ventures, Hatch, Good Startup and Alwyn Capital. The three-year-old company is swimming in waters that have gotten crowded lately as startups all over the world get in on a market poised to reach a value of $1.6 billion in the next 10 years.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

“We were able to purchase 10% of [business-to-business commerce startup] InfraMarket for $8 million. But the country’s burgeoning startup ecosystem has seen very few exits and many consumer internet startups that listed in the past two years are trading significantly below their listing prices.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 27, 2021

Maryam Haque is the executive director of Venture Forward. Bobby Franklin is the president and CEO of the National Venture Capital Association and previously served as an executive vice president for the CTIA – The Wireless Association. A new foreign investment bill will impact venture capital and the US startup ecosystem.

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