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In 2017, we shared 3 ways to empower your entrepreneurial community. While those tips are still relevant, the pandemic and heightened awareness about the importance of building equitable and inclusive ecosystems has surfaced new challenges. Make your ecosystem inclusive. MORE
As we foster the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems, it’s important to design them to level the playing field for women. The future is inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems. MORE
An original podcast about the collaborative work of entrepreneurial ecosystem building for more equitable and resilient economies. From the minds at Forward Cities. Home Slider MORE
Read these tips from foundation leaders on how entrepreneurship ecosystem builders can develop relationships with foundations that invest in community economic development. Best Practices MORE
When it comes to building an entrepreneurial ecosystem, a collaborative and supportive network is worth more than a listing of organizations in a directory – a lot more MORE
To you, what is an Ecosystem Builder? An Ecosystem builder is someone that observes or is capable to identify a problem as a system and contributes or provides a solution in a holistic manner. These are persons who discreetly or loudly contribute to build a vibrant ecosystem. (I MORE
For Aileen Huang-Saad, teaching biomedical engineering (BME) through experiential learning has had a transformative impact on her students, and the university’s educational practices and entrepreneurial ecosystem. MORE
Get ready for this upcoming blog series where we explore the exciting and burgeoning field of entrepreneurial ecosystem building. You’ll get to hear from three passionate humans, writing in from three different time zones, with three wildly wonderful and unique perspectives on what it means to do the deep work of entrepreneurial ecosystem building all while pursuing their own varied entrepreneurial paths themselves. MORE
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Over the past few years, there has been much talk about the importance of investing both financial and human capital into the rapidly expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem. From our perspective, human capital is as important as financial capital in driving the long term success of startup companies. So how do we go about the job of applying human capital to foster this success MORE
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. MORE
After three eventful years , I’m excited to say that my new book— The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem , with Brad Feld —is officially available to the public today! MORE
Entrepreneurs are key contributors to job creation and economic stability, so your long-term strategy should include ways to support their success by building effective entrepreneurship ecosystems. Evolve with your ecosystem. MORE
I consulted and trained dozens of local economic developers on entrepreneurship ecosystem building efforts, developing a unique understanding of the stereotypes and challenges associated with rural economic development and entrepreneurship ecosystem building. MORE
While Amsterdam garners the lion’s share of attention in the Netherlands tech ecosystem, the not-so-far-away region around Utrecht has its fair share of tech startups and investors, as is evidenced by our latest survey of locals, below. Area ecosystem wranglers such as StartupUtrecht, UtrechtInc, Holland Startup, Utrecht Community and others bring startups, scaleups, corporates, angels, VCs, local government, banks and universities together to build the local startup ecosystem. MORE
While creating a diverse ecosystem that supports diverse entrepreneurs is emerging as an important economic development strategy, many communities struggle with how to create an environment that truly fosters inclusivity. MORE
Forward Cities is a national capacity-building and learning network working within and between cities and micropolitans to create more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem development. The CEA Snapshot served as a catalyst for insightful conversations throughout the 3 days that lead to new relationships and exchange of ideas and tools to create a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Recap Story capacity-building Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Inclusion MORE
Join a collaborative effort to design, create, and validate the advancement of the entrepreneurship ecosystem building field of practice. A small, but growing number of people are turning to entrepreneurial ecosystem building as a strategy to build more inclusive and resilient economies. MORE
While the circumstances of the last 20 months have been challenging, those with an entrepreneurial mindset have adapted to overcome each successive obstacle. Even large companies have begun to recognize the value in thinking entrepreneurially. Entrepreneurs are a hardy breed. MORE
Don Macke – Senior Vice President, e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. On Thursday, April 21, SourceLink hosted Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship , a webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development. MORE
and abroad with entrepreneurship at the forefront, it’s more important than ever to rethink and reboot as one global ecosystem to support a more sustainable and equitable world. Four distinct themes guide activities throughout the week: ecosystems, education, inclusion and policy. MORE
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. – Kauffman Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Building Playbook Draft 3.0 Successful and Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. MORE
Anchor Institutions’ Contributions to Building Inclusive Small Business Ecosystems was jointly developed by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Forward Cities with support from the Annie E. This report , primarily written for Anchors interested in expanding their contributions to their local small business ecosystems and community stakeholders eager to engage in this conversation, spotlights the different paths that Anchor across the country have chartered. MORE
Learn how two mayors have spearheaded entrepreneurial ecosystem development in their communities. Supporting entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses is key to economic mobility, opportunity and growth. MORE
Entrepreneurs, leaders of entrepreneur support organizations, and entrepreneurial ecosystem builders came together to discuss solutions to inequities. Measurement of successful and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems is a nascent field with room to grow. Successful and Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. In contrast, some individuals in the entrepreneurial pipeline may be receiving government subsidies to cover food and health insurance costs. MORE
How to Build an Inclusive Entrepreneurial Community. Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development and Ecosystem Building. 3 Ways to Empower Your Entrepreneurial Community. Who Makes Up An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Defining the Role of Ecosystem Player. MORE
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At SourceLink, we continued the entrepreneurial ecosystem building work we’re known for while proactively developing ways to bolster this renewed wave of support. You don’t always appreciate what you have until it’s gone. MORE
Join Forward Cities , CO.STARTERS , and The Corner Launchbox to explore how New Kensington, PA is an emerging corridor of innovation working to build a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem by creating alignment among public, private, and nonprofit partners. MORE
The ESHIP Communities program is a community-driven approach for building entrepreneurial ecosystems that foster inclusion, relationships, collaboration, and social capital across networks of entrepreneurs and those who support them. The program supports the creation and evaluation of a repeatable, bottom-up approach to building and strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems. MORE
In recent years, the region has emerged as a thriving innovation hub, home to a host entrepreneurial activity with Orlando consistently ranking as one of the best cities to start a business. Connecting entrepreneurial ecosystem builders nationwide. MORE
We plan to share what we see emerge with you all, our fellow ecosystem builders who are as passionate about this collaborative service delivery model for entrepreneurship development as we are. For the better part of the last decade, our field has greatly evolved. MORE
Breaking down who the stakeholders are in a community's entrepreneurial ecosystem MORE
Last week’s Forward Cities conference in Pittsburgh highlighted the need for equity and inclusion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The post Now Is the Time for Racial Equity in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem appeared first on Forward Cities. By Kaliah Ligon, Forward Cities Local Director – Indianapolis, IN. MORE
Creating strong inclusive ecosystems of support for entrepreneurs is key to a community’s economic success, however sharing collective impact can be challenging. MORE
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Entrepreneurs are key contributors to job creation and economic stability, so your long-term strategy should include ways to support their success by building effective entrepreneurship ecosystems. Evolve with your ecosystem.
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NOVEMBER 11, 2021
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MARCH 4, 2021
Learn how two mayors have spearheaded entrepreneurial ecosystem development in their communities. Supporting entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses is key to economic mobility, opportunity and growth.
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DECEMBER 2, 2020
When it comes to building an entrepreneurial ecosystem, a collaborative and supportive network is worth more than a listing of organizations in a directory – a lot more
Ecosystem Builder Hub
APRIL 20, 2022
Join a collaborative effort to design, create, and validate the advancement of the entrepreneurship ecosystem building field of practice. A small, but growing number of people are turning to entrepreneurial ecosystem building as a strategy to build more inclusive and resilient economies.
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JUNE 3, 2019
Read these tips from foundation leaders on how entrepreneurship ecosystem builders can develop relationships with foundations that invest in community economic development. Best Practices
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JULY 28, 2020
After three eventful years , I’m excited to say that my new book— The Startup Community Way: Evolving an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem , with Brad Feld —is officially available to the public today!
Forward Cities
JUNE 26, 2019
Entrepreneurs, leaders of entrepreneur support organizations, and entrepreneurial ecosystem builders came together to discuss solutions to inequities. Measurement of successful and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems is a nascent field with room to grow. Successful and Inclusive Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. In contrast, some individuals in the entrepreneurial pipeline may be receiving government subsidies to cover food and health insurance costs.
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OCTOBER 29, 2020
Breaking down who the stakeholders are in a community's entrepreneurial ecosystem
Forward Cities
MARCH 24, 2022
Get ready for this upcoming blog series where we explore the exciting and burgeoning field of entrepreneurial ecosystem building. You’ll get to hear from three passionate humans, writing in from three different time zones, with three wildly wonderful and unique perspectives on what it means to do the deep work of entrepreneurial ecosystem building all while pursuing their own varied entrepreneurial paths themselves.
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Forward Cities
JUNE 27, 2019
Last week’s Forward Cities conference in Pittsburgh highlighted the need for equity and inclusion in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. The post Now Is the Time for Racial Equity in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem appeared first on Forward Cities. By Kaliah Ligon, Forward Cities Local Director – Indianapolis, IN.
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AUGUST 5, 2021
While Amsterdam garners the lion’s share of attention in the Netherlands tech ecosystem, the not-so-far-away region around Utrecht has its fair share of tech startups and investors, as is evidenced by our latest survey of locals, below. Area ecosystem wranglers such as StartupUtrecht, UtrechtInc, Holland Startup, Utrecht Community and others bring startups, scaleups, corporates, angels, VCs, local government, banks and universities together to build the local startup ecosystem.
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NOVEMBER 22, 2019
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NOVEMBER 22, 2019
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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Anchor Institutions’ Contributions to Building Inclusive Small Business Ecosystems was jointly developed by Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Forward Cities with support from the Annie E. This report , primarily written for Anchors interested in expanding their contributions to their local small business ecosystems and community stakeholders eager to engage in this conversation, spotlights the different paths that Anchor across the country have chartered.
Forward Cities
JUNE 27, 2019
Forward Cities is a national capacity-building and learning network working within and between cities and micropolitans to create more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem development. The CEA Snapshot served as a catalyst for insightful conversations throughout the 3 days that lead to new relationships and exchange of ideas and tools to create a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Recap Story capacity-building Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Inclusion
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JANUARY 29, 2022
How to Build an Inclusive Entrepreneurial Community. Entrepreneurship-Led Economic Development and Ecosystem Building. 3 Ways to Empower Your Entrepreneurial Community. Who Makes Up An Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Defining the Role of Ecosystem Player.
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MARCH 30, 2021
For Aileen Huang-Saad, teaching biomedical engineering (BME) through experiential learning has had a transformative impact on her students, and the university’s educational practices and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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MARCH 30, 2022
In 2017, we shared 3 ways to empower your entrepreneurial community. While those tips are still relevant, the pandemic and heightened awareness about the importance of building equitable and inclusive ecosystems has surfaced new challenges. Make your ecosystem inclusive.
Forward Cities
JULY 21, 2020
An original podcast about the collaborative work of entrepreneurial ecosystem building for more equitable and resilient economies. From the minds at Forward Cities. Home Slider
Source Link
APRIL 14, 2021
As we foster the development of entrepreneurial ecosystems, it’s important to design them to level the playing field for women. The future is inclusive entrepreneurship ecosystems.
The Seraf Compass
AUGUST 28, 2019
Over the past few years, there has been much talk about the importance of investing both financial and human capital into the rapidly expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem. From our perspective, human capital is as important as financial capital in driving the long term success of startup companies. So how do we go about the job of applying human capital to foster this success
Forward Cities
JULY 20, 2020
The ESHIP Communities program is a community-driven approach for building entrepreneurial ecosystems that foster inclusion, relationships, collaboration, and social capital across networks of entrepreneurs and those who support them. The program supports the creation and evaluation of a repeatable, bottom-up approach to building and strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Source Link
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
In recent years, the region has emerged as a thriving innovation hub, home to a host entrepreneurial activity with Orlando consistently ranking as one of the best cities to start a business. Connecting entrepreneurial ecosystem builders nationwide.
Source Link
JANUARY 29, 2022
At SourceLink, we continued the entrepreneurial ecosystem building work we’re known for while proactively developing ways to bolster this renewed wave of support. You don’t always appreciate what you have until it’s gone.
Source Link
DECEMBER 7, 2021
We plan to share what we see emerge with you all, our fellow ecosystem builders who are as passionate about this collaborative service delivery model for entrepreneurship development as we are. For the better part of the last decade, our field has greatly evolved.
Source Link
DECEMBER 1, 2021
I consulted and trained dozens of local economic developers on entrepreneurship ecosystem building efforts, developing a unique understanding of the stereotypes and challenges associated with rural economic development and entrepreneurship ecosystem building.
Source Link
OCTOBER 26, 2021
While the circumstances of the last 20 months have been challenging, those with an entrepreneurial mindset have adapted to overcome each successive obstacle. Even large companies have begun to recognize the value in thinking entrepreneurially. Entrepreneurs are a hardy breed.
Source Link
OCTOBER 13, 2021
and abroad with entrepreneurship at the forefront, it’s more important than ever to rethink and reboot as one global ecosystem to support a more sustainable and equitable world. Four distinct themes guide activities throughout the week: ecosystems, education, inclusion and policy.
Source Link
MARCH 2, 2021
While creating a diverse ecosystem that supports diverse entrepreneurs is emerging as an important economic development strategy, many communities struggle with how to create an environment that truly fosters inclusivity.
Ecosystem Builder Hub
JULY 1, 2020
To you, what is an Ecosystem Builder? An Ecosystem builder is someone that observes or is capable to identify a problem as a system and contributes or provides a solution in a holistic manner. These are persons who discreetly or loudly contribute to build a vibrant ecosystem. (I
Source Link
MAY 10, 2022
Don Macke – Senior Vice President, e2 Entrepreneurial Ecosystems. On Thursday, April 21, SourceLink hosted Building Rural Communities Through Entrepreneurship , a webinar on strategies for growing rural communities through entrepreneurship-led economic development.
Forward Cities
JUNE 18, 2020
Join Forward Cities , CO.STARTERS , and The Corner Launchbox to explore how New Kensington, PA is an emerging corridor of innovation working to build a more equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem by creating alignment among public, private, and nonprofit partners.
Source Link
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.
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