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GEN NZ Unconference and Workshops for Entrepreneurs, Auckland 7-8 August 2025

NZ Entrepreneur

The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) is active in over 190 countries and strives to create one global entrepreneurial ecosystem, where entrepreneurs can connect with each other and access the people and resources they need to thrive locally and globally. Debi Roder : What Is Economic Development?

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i2E & Plains Ventures Surpasses $100M Milestone in Total Investments

Innovation 2 Enterprise

This milestone represents years of dedication to growing Oklahoma’s entrepreneurial ecosystem,” Plains Ventures President Justin Wilson said. “It By leveraging its extensive network and resources, i2E is committed to supporting innovation, driving economic development, and nurturing a thriving entrepreneurial community.

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i2E Names Darcy Wilborn as President

Innovation 2 Enterprise

In that capacity, she led the development and growth of major initiatives such as the E3 Bootcamp, the Bridge2 Pre-Accelerator, and i2E’s involvement in the Oklahoma Commercialization Network. ” i2E Board Chair Rose Washington-Jones, CEO of Tulsa Economic Development Corporation, praised Wilborn’s appointment.

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How Capsule is supporting young women to build thriving businesses

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The Capsule programme has shown us that structured support, high-quality mentorship, and the creation of a strong community are essential for developing female entrepreneurship. The entrepreneurial ecosystem must continue to invest in women , ensuring they have access to mentorship, funding, and opportunities to turn their ideas into reality.

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RFQ | Consulting Partner for Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Metrics & Capacity Building

Forward Cities

Overview Forward Cities, a national nonprofit committed to inclusive economic growth through entrepreneurship, seeks a strategic consulting partner to co-design and implement a set of field-informed solutions that advance Durhams entrepreneurial ecosystem. Expertise in ecosystem measurement, capacity building, and/or systems change.

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She Built the Infrastructure; We Just Named It

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And I’ve watched her define the very metrics others now use to measure what entrepreneurship-led economic development looks like in their own communities. I’ve been inspired by her trust in people around her to both hold complexity and still move forward. Maria Meyers and Jonathan Ortmans, CEO of Global Entrepreneurship Network.

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RFQ | Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Project Management

Forward Cities

Overview Forward Cities, a national nonprofit committed to inclusive economic growth through entrepreneurship, seeks a strategic consulting partner to co-design and implement a set of field-informed solutions that advance Durham’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.