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Boston offers a world of advantages for startup founders

TechCrunch

Over time the Boston area watched the development of a robust technology startup ecosystem across industries like cybersecurity, robotics and biotech with companies like Hubspot, Wayfair, Rapid7, Boston Dynamics and Moderna, to name but a few.

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Gregslist – The Strange Attractor

Ecosystem Builder Hub

Igniting Startup Ecosystems. What ignites a startup ecosystem? Thriving startup ecosystems are good for the economy, good for society, and good for pretty much everyone. Successful startup communities often grow organically without any deliberate plans or resources. It’s a list and a map.

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500 Founders: Janelle Fenwick, Jack Coleman, Lane Litz & Frayne Cooke

NZ Entrepreneur

Welcome to ‘500 Founders’ where we ask innovators from around New Zealand for their top insights for first time startup founders. Janelle Fenwick – Founder. “Surround yourself with the right people to help support you on your startup journey.”. This is super important. I regret not committing sooner.

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Forge North Coalition Announces First Close of Fund to Invest in Black, Brown and Women Entrepreneurs in Minnesota

American Entrepreneurship

“We are encouraged to see so much support for this strategically important investment that improves access to capital for under-represented founders and entrepreneurs.” Lead investors include Allianz Life, Allina Health, Xcel Energy, and Abōva. Paul startup ecosystem. The fund is managed by gener8tor partner Al Cornish.

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Lok Yek Soon, Founder of Awesome Ventures: Empowering Impactful Startups for Lasting Change  

AsiaTechDaily

At the helm of Awesome Ventures is Lok Yek Soon, a visionary entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience within the startup ecosystem. The investment memo allows us to test our understanding just like the pitch deck helps founders crystalise their ideas. What mistakes do you see founders make when raising money?

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Locals share why Vilnius, Lithuania is becoming an international startup hub

TechCrunch

Our survey respondents said the city was strong across a broad range of tech industries, particularly those with practical applications: cybersecurity, energy and sustainability, fintech, health care and medtech, edtech and silver tech among others. What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in? What are you most excited by?

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Austin emerges as a city of unicorns and tech giants

TechCrunch

Austin made headlines in 2021 for being “the place” for startup founders and venture capitalists alike to set up shop. That’s why TechCrunch has chosen to shine a spotlight on the city with a special episode of TechCrunch Live centered on the growing startup scene in Austin, Texas.