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Finding Founder-Market-Geography Fit

Revolution

Founder-market-geography fit refers to the optimal alignment of three critical dimensions: the founding team’s competencies, the market demand for the startup’s solution, and the geographic location where the startup is based. Let’s get into it. What is Founder-Market-Geography Fit? Plastomics: St.

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Broadband critical for economic development

Innovation 2 Enterprise

In a true innovation economy, high-speed internet access that is always on and faster than traditional dial-up access (commonly referred to as broadband) is critical — to corporations, to startups and to K-12 schools, educators and especially students. When it comes to broadband expansion in Oklahoma — the gravy needs more salt.

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Investing In Distressed Communities. Opportunity Zones

Smart Hustle Magazine

Ramon Ray got a chance to talk with Scott Turner, the Executive Director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, which is quite a mouthful, so you can refer to it as WHORC. They often have a high crime rate and lack of quality education, as well.

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Strategies to sustain your entrepreneurial ecosystem

Source Link

Responding to external events and changes that impact your community requires ongoing adjustments to effect lasting and meaningful economic change. There are significant government dollars available for economic recovery right now. Building collaborations can spark, spur, and sustain economic growth.

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Book Review: Creating Startup Junkies

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Creating Startup Junkies focuses on the unique proposition of creating sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystems in unexpected places — in the parts of the country sometimes referred to as the “flyover states.” There is no special training required to be a Startup Junkie.

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What is an Ecosystem Builder

Ecosystem Builder Hub

An ecosystem builder is a champion for others…” Whether they’re referred to as cheerleaders or champions, many of the Unsung Heroes we interviewed believe that singing the praises of others and amplifying the voices of others in the system is central to being an ecosystem builder. .” Advocating, Championing, Cheerleading. “An

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Free money for your impact tech startup

David Teten VC

In addition, there are many other groups will give you cash, training, and community with few or no strings attached: Ashoka is a foundation that engages in scouring for and choosing the leading social entrepreneurs across the globe, who it refers to as Ashoka Fellows. Aspen Tech Policy Hub. Future Labs Flash Pitch. “For Skoll Foundation.

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