Revolution

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The rate is even higher among founders: Studies reveal that entrepreneurs are more prone to depression (30%) and anxiety disorders (27%) compared to non-entrepreneurs (Journal of Business Venturing). According to the National Institute of Mental Health , nearly one in five U.S. adults live with mental illness.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

We found one of those exemplary steps in southern Virginia where the Dan River Region Entrepreneur Ecosystem recognized the need for an ecosystem coordinator and rallied their stakeholders to hire the first entrepreneurial ecosystem builder for the region. The need for an ecosystem builder.

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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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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.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Ecosystem builders exist in a variety of places, such as communities, organizations, industries, etc. We’ve also had some success in convening ecosystem actors to discuss and share programs, refer entrepreneurs, etc. What is the biggest challenge you face as an Ecosystem Builder?

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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. Servant Leadership.

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Impact Hub

JULY 22, 2020

Self-Leadership in order to shape positive change. Self-leadership is an integral part of leadership; and that involves everyone, not just the people who are directly on the team. Leadership begins with each of us acknowledging that we have a valuable contribution to make towards shaping positive change. Zinhle Phakathi.

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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. In fact, many approaches are still emerging.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., shared his preferred goal-setting methodology. “I’ve

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 21, 2020

Goal 7 Sustainable Work: Develop professional recognition and resources for ecosystem builders. In a nutshell : Entrepreneurial ecosystem building requires perseverance. This work is important, not only because it keeps the economy moving, but because it provides a safe space for all entrepreneurs. Goal 7, specifically 7.1

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

1 Put entrepreneurs front and center (September 10, 2020, 2. As ecosystem builders, we are committed to serving the entrepreneurs in our communities. But how do you find these entrepreneurs – especially those who are just emerging or are historically marginalized? Join Social Venturers on September 10th, 2020, at 2.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 12, 2022

We reached out to Brianna Ellison, director of community engagement for Verizon, as part of our initiative to bring the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program to Michigan entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners. Brianna Ellison. In 2021, we extended a grant to Grand Valley State University’s Veterans Entrepreneurship Lab.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 26, 2022

Ben Franklin clients continued to drive Pennsylvania’s economy with innovation and entrepreneurial efforts, developing 158 software copyrights and patents and launching 380 new products and processes. The full report is available online at www.BenFranklinImpact.com.

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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. Many ecosystem builders may already be familiar with Amerine and Stanbridge through the Startup Junkies podcast.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Rick’s approach to recruiting mentors is the epitome of the third principle for effective ecosystem building: Enlist collaborators. To support an entrepreneurial ecosystem, stakeholders don’t necessarily have to be entrepreneurs themselves or hold a degree in business. Everyone is invited. On the contrary.

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HPA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

While the University of Michigan has been formally educating students on entrepreneurship for decades, the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem has notably ramped up in the last ten years and has effectively used its powerful alumni network to amplify its growth.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

says Sotiris Pagdadis, President Keiretsu Forum Mid-West “We want to help them grow,” The leadership team from Keiretsu’s Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South-East Regions are leading the effort to validate expansion into Texas, starting with what would become the North Texas Chapter in the greater Dallas area.

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Angel Capital Association

MAY 18, 2020

By: Sarah Dickey, ACA Membership Director Groundbreaking economist, author, investor, and entrepreneur is honored with the Angel Capital Association’s Hans Severiens Award While performing the research that culminated in her book, The Next Wave: Financing and Investing Strategies for Growth-Oriented Women Entrepreneurs , Alicia Robb, Ph.D.,

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 1, 2020

They might work in local, state or federal government, a university, an economic development agency, a chamber of commerce, a small non-profit organization, a large corporation, or more directly in some kind of entrepreneurial support organization. Ecosystem builder might be part of their job title or job description, but often it is not.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

AUGUST 14, 2020

The Dan River Region Ecosystem Development Project as a promising sign for the sustainable future of Ecosystem Building… . As a project-based Ecosystem Builder, I have observed the exciting recent shift in conversation and strategy around building and scaling entrepreneurial ecosystems.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In order to move knowledge and resources from the people who have them to the (social) entrepreneurs who need them, we need to create conversations and interactions. Pm EST for a one-hour Fireside Chat about Ecosystem Building principle #2: Foster Inclusive Conversations. 2 Foster Inclusive Conversations (September 24, 2020, 2.

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Angel Capital Association

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Through ACA’s strong and experienced public policy leadership team, ACA has been able to gain more diverse voices as both investors and entrepreneurs. Through ACA’s strong and experienced public policy leadership team, ACA has been able to gain more diverse voices as both investors and entrepreneurs.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The Ecosystem Building Leadership Project (EBLP) is an initiative to advance the entrepreneurship ecosystem building field of practice. Tarsha Hearns , Senior Director of Ecosystems at Dallas Entrepreneur Center (Communications Working Team). Beth Zimmer , Project Manager at Ecosystem Building Leadership Project.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 30, 2020

There is often friction between the “bottom” (the grassroots) and the “top” (formal leadership). The bottom is made of entrepreneurs, inventors, artists, and other independent thinkers who dislike formal structures. You can read the first Insights piece from this series here: #1 Put entrepreneurs front and center.

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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 12, 2019

From this challenge I have an opportunity to be an ecosystem builder for inclusive procurement and entrepreneurship. I grew up in a rare household in my community—two parents, master’s degrees, entrepreneurs, living in the inner city. A: I am hopeful to see Kansas City be the most entrepreneurial city in America.

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Impact Hub

MARCH 13, 2020

We do this by organizing panels on emerging topics in the entrepreneurial ecosystem with academic, business and startup leaders. We create a space for experts to share their latest expertise in masterclasses and build a stage for entrepreneurs to showcase their vision. . Business resilience is very dependent on leadership.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

Our work could not be done without the tireless efforts of the volunteers and professional staff that serve the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Public Policy: ACA believes in the impact and benefits of angel investing to entrepreneurs, job growth and the economy.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

says Sotiris Pagdadis, President Keiretsu Forum Mid-West “We want to help them grow,” The leadership team from Keiretsu’s Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, and South-East Regions are leading the effort to validate expansion into Texas, starting with what would become the North Texas Chapter in the greater Dallas area.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2018

MyEO is one of the most popular member benefits of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). We recently talked with Jeff Smith, former president of EO Los Angeles and CEO of JS2 PR , and he explained how EO’s Global Leadership Academy inspired him to create MyEO LGBTQ+. But that seems to be a natural result of GLA?the

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Forward Cities

MARCH 10, 2024

Overview The Program Director will lead the E3 (Equity for Every Entrepreneur) Durham program. The program is designed to increase connectivity, counseling services, and capital access for underrepresented entrepreneurs in Durham/Durham County, NC. This role reports to the Senior Director of Programs.

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Forward Cities

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Overview The Program Director leads the programmatic department at Forward Cities and is responsible for co-developing and overseeing the implementation of Forward Cities’ equitable entrepreneurial ecosystems and learning strategy.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 17, 2022

Overview The Senior Director of E3 Solutions leads the sales, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Forward Cities equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem building solutions for communities across the country. The position will also be charged with leadership, management, and oversight of the growing E3 Solutions team.

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Forward Cities

JUNE 17, 2022

The Senior Director of E3 Solutions leads the sales, development, delivery, and continuous improvement of Forward Cities equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem building solutions for communities across the country. The position will also be charged with leadership, management, and oversight of the growing E3 Solutions team.

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