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How to Protect Your Mental Health When Starting a Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

By acknowledging the mental health struggles and fostering a culture of support, the entrepreneurial ecosystem can evolve into a space where both success and well-being thrive. Loneliness is definitely a reality in entrepreneurship. We all have different definitions of success. The pressure to succeed can be intense.

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Unsung Hero Spotlight: Christina Theodoraki

Ecosystem Builder Hub

An Ecosystem builder is someone that observes or is capable to identify a problem as a system and contributes or provides a solution in a holistic manner. These are persons who discreetly or loudly contribute to build a vibrant ecosystem. (I Without these persons the ecosystem collapses. We are all connected to our ecosystem.

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Practical Metrics and Methods: ESHIP Goal 5 – Part 2

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Practical Metrics and Methods (Academic 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. 2020ecosyPDW ].

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Celebrating 2023 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

Over the last few years, we have been supported by our dedicated volunteer and professional staff to continue to offer better member experience, expanded our professionalized education programs and continued to be the voice for protections and incentives for angel investors in the public policy arena.

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Public Policy Quarterly: October 2023

Angel Capital Association

During negotiations on Dodd-Frank, Congress considered changes to the definition of “accredited investor,” including the elimination of the value of a primary home from inclusion in an individual’s net worth. House and Senate staff turned to ACA to understand the impact of changing the definition on the angel community.

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What is an Ecosystem Builder

Ecosystem Builder Hub

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. ” David Jay.

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ACA Releases 2023 Angel Funders Report

Angel Capital Association

The report provides context for seemingly disparate data points, identifies trends and highlights innovative ways that ACA members are working together to fuel the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The AFR continues to be the definitive source of angel investing in North America.

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