Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

While the entrepreneurial journey can be deeply fulfilling, it’s important to acknowledge the mental health struggles that often go hand-in-hand with the challenges, uncertainties, and responsibilities of starting a business. The emotional roller coaster that accompanies entrepreneurship is undeniable. I encounter failure all the time.

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Source Link

MARCH 29, 2021

We’re thrilled the SBA goes on to recommend that effective network building must also adopt a data-driven approach , something we’ve been championing with communities via our SourceLink Pro entrepreneurship CRM and decision support system and Resource Navigator technologies. Information is available from the SBA Information Notice (PDF).

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OCTOBER 26, 2021

New ways of doing things had to be created and implemented, and we found in those early months the value in having an entrepreneurial mindset in everything we do, not just business. Entrepreneurship-led job creation. Some have been using this time to develop their business plans and launch their own companies.”.

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Forward Cities

JULY 25, 2019

The essence of an entrepreneurial ecosystem is its people and the culture of trust and collaboration that allows them to interact successfully. An ecosystem that allows for the fast flow of talent, information, and resources helps entrepreneurs quickly find what they need at each stage of growth.

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MARCH 30, 2021

Participants were asked to define the biggest gap in their entrepreneurial ecosystem, define their objectives and then jot down six things that would move them closer to their goal. For more information contact Dara Macan at dmacan@joinsourcelink.com. Identifying gaps, objectives and resources. Sharing good ideas. Next steps.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

As with any movement, there comes a day when grand visions need to either remain that, or be executed on so that they may evolve to the next stage of development and maturation. How they envisioned the role and necessary skills of an ecosystem builder. From Tobacco & manufacturing to entrepreneurship.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

To effectively support any entrepreneur, you must develop an infrastructure of resources in your community. Your local Small Business Development Center (SBDC), which can provide assistance with business planning, access to financing, counseling services and classes. Join them on their journey.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

The 2024 PA Wilds Big Idea Contest, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Potter, and Tioga Counties, has announced its finalists. Their project, currently in the engineering phase, holds promise for reducing carbon emissions while promoting economic development in the region.

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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

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

And yet, our economic policies espoused by governments and traditional economic development approaches continue to focus on attracting big businesses. It’s time for a radical rethink in how we do economic development. The best way to revitalize a city’s economy is through entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem building.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 25, 2024

April 24, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has closed its first four approvals under the Angel Match Program , awarding a total of $2 million to support early-stage technology companies. The company develops solutions for individuals and businesses in the cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory industries.

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Source Link

APRIL 20, 2022

If you’re feeling like your entrepreneurial ecosystem engagement has been dormant, you’re not alone. During the pandemic, many ecosystem builders have felt challenged maintaining meaningful engagement with their network. There’s a lot to be optimistic about for entrepreneurship-led economic development.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Read the post for details on leveraging AI wisely.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

MAY 21, 2021

Cultivating a culture and practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a core principle for entrepreneurial ecosystem builders. The current ecosystem excludes far too many, denying economic opportunity and a shot at the American Dream to all,” said Kate. Because right now, it is anything but equitable.

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Impact Hub

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Our mission is to build locally rooted and globally connected entrepreneurial communities for impact at scale. Impact enterprises refer to SMEs (small-medium enterprises), SGBs (small growing businesses) and micro enterprises operating at the crossroads of entrepreneurship and social and/or environmental impact.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

in income replacement grants and mentorship to first-time entrepreneurs, creating 10 new businesses and helping fuel innovation in strategic sectors The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the inaugural cohort of the New Jersey Innovation Fellows (NJIF) program. First-in-nation program will provide $3.6M

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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. I suspect many ecosystem builders will find the final sections of the book the most rewarding.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

EO’s Most Engaging Posts on Inc.com for 2023 With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 16, 2019

It is a description for a new entrepreneurial support pilot program launching in Franklin County, OH in January of 2020. One of the unique things about the work of Forward Cities is the placed-based focus of the entrepreneurial ecosystem-building work. Franklin County, Forward Cities. For me, this hits even closer to home.

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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. This shouldn’t come as a surprise.

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Impact Hub

MAY 5, 2020

More information about the COVID Response Alliance for Social Entrepreneurs here. . With over 100 communities of impact-driven entrepreneurs in more than 55 countries and running more than 200 programs annually, Impact Hub is a key part of entrepreneurial ecosystems the world over.

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 13, 2020

This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. Q: What is your deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? Entrepreneurship is the means to serve my why.

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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. Silos breakdown the flow of information between actors in an ecosystem and in turn, more difficult for an entrepreneur to navigate.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 30, 2019

It is a description for a new entrepreneurial support pilot program launching in Franklin County, OH in January of 2020. One of the unique things about the work of Forward Cities is the placed-based focus of the entrepreneurial ecosystem-building work. FRANKLIN COUNTY, FORWARD CITIES. For me, this hits even closer to home.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

In 2021, we extended a grant to Grand Valley State University’s Veterans Entrepreneurship Lab. Home to various research organizations and anchor institutions, along with a vibrant and multicultural entrepreneurial ecosystem, Detroit’s rich roots embody the hardworking and innovative ethos of its diverse small business owners.

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 30, 2020

This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. A: I am really excited with the growth and development that’s going on in the city right now. There are certain areas of our city that are completely dilapidated.

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Impact Hub

JULY 30, 2021

How can we make the field of entrepreneurship more inclusive to groups that are systematically deprived of representation? Larissa de Moura, a Brazilian social innovator based in Spain, has experienced first-hand the challenges of being a young, migrant entrepreneur and developing her startup on her own, in an unknown country.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 19, 2019

This interview is part of the “Ecosystem Builders” series. More information about the ESHIP Communities program can be found here. Q:What is the deeper “why” behind your commitment and work to support inclusive entrepreneurship in Kansas City? . Q: Can you share an example of how the ecosystem has supported you? .

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Developers and coders historically go to specific schools and colleges, entering a funnel that guides them to success. I did not have access to information about the best colleges. It would be smart, and incredibly beneficial for investors, venture capitalists and the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem to take heed.

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Forward Cities

JANUARY 13, 2020

Along with county, city, foundation, university, and business stakeholders, Forward Cities was engaged to activate the different parts of the emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem, which itself is embedded in a broader set of initiatives underway that seek to benefit all residents.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 26, 2019

Innovation is a hallmark of a vibrant society and is often most visible in the form of entrepreneurship. If non-white populations continue to be left out of the innovation game (which includes defining problems, developing and owning solutions), we all continue to miss out on the creative solutions to societal problems.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 21, 2020

” To you, what is an Ecosystem Builder? Ecosystem Builders are people who look at all levels of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, from helping entrepreneurs startup, to connecting them to funding, to making sure they have talent to hire when they’re ready. What motivates you as an ecosystem builder?

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Forward Cities

JULY 2, 2019

As Forward Cities journeys with communities to develop equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems, one thing we are learning is that our collective imagination around entrepreneurship will have to expand. To them, those enterprises seemed less like examples of entrepreneurship and more like examples of community development.

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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. a national leader in ecosystem development and evaluation.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2021

In fact, many communities start with just one area of focus and develop their program over time to realize economic impact. In 2018, the state of Nebraska released Blueprint Nebraska, a strategic plan aimed at identifying the state’s core economic development challenges to create pioneering solutions. Worth the wait.

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Forward Cities

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Over the past several years, a group of cross-sector stakeholders in Pittsburgh has worked with the national nonprofit organization Forward Cities to strengthen the region’s equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. The E3 Alliance of Greater Pittsburgh is now looking for a Director to lead this effort. .

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Ian Hathaway

AUGUST 6, 2020

It’s a collection of frameworks, principles, and action points that guide and inform practitioners and observers about the key characteristics, behavioral patterns, and basic function of startup communities and entrepreneurial ecosystems. What benefits does a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem bring to a city or region?

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