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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. So instead of trying to strike a balance, I just try to be fully present in the priority of that moment. Andile Khumalo, founder and CEO of KhumaloCo.,

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Now Is the Time for Racial Equity in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Forward Cities

Last week’s Forward Cities conference in Pittsburgh highlighted the need for equity and inclusion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Right from the start conference attendees were educated on the profound impact that systemic racism has had on the health and economic equity of black and Latinx people. However, it is anything but.

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Finalists Announced in 2024 PA Wilds $50,000 BIG IDEA Contest!

Ben Franklin Technology Partners

After rigorous evaluation, six outstanding contenders have emerged, each presenting groundbreaking solutions in diverse fields. Their high-light projector stimulates cognitive responses, increasing engagement and retention, thus offering a valuable resource for parents and educators alike.

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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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Angel Capital Association’s Annual Summit is a Goldmine for Black Investors, Founders, and High Growth Startups Raising Capital

Angel Capital Association

This event, heralded as the industry’s flagship, convenes a diverse community of new and experienced angel investors, business leaders, and entrepreneurial minds to explore critical topics and trends in angel investing. Here are a few benefits that can be experienced by attending this dynamic event.

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Cultivating a Practice of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Ecosystem Building Programs

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Cultivating a culture and practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a core principle for entrepreneurial ecosystem builders. It is incumbent upon those of us working to build vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems to put inclusion front and center, at the heart of everything we do. It is the whole thought.

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A close look at Singapore’s thriving startup ecosystem

TechCrunch

The World Bank Group recently published a report, The Evolution and State of Singapore’s Start-up Ecosystem , documenting the country’s experience in building its startup ecosystem and the challenges facing it. The education sector is also prominent in Singapore’s ecosystem.