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Startup Vital Signs: The Case for Prioritizing Founder Wellness

Revolution

Founders are not machines. The Startup Struggle is Real — and Shouldn’t Be Silently Endured The founder’s journey can be a lonely one. 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).

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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

The Angel Capital Association (ACA) Summit represents a beacon for black investors, founders, and high-growth startups. 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.

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Celebrating 2023 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

Our work could not be done without the tireless efforts of the volunteers and professional staff that serve the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Launched the ACA syndication pilot with current ACA peer groups and a new deal-sharing platform. Identify like-minded investors. 500 individuals took at least one Angel University course.

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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. Kate Jackson, an ecosystem builder in the Chicago area, described the ‘why’ of this beautifully. That’s the only way we are going to make our ecosystems equitable and resilient.”.

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Standard Chartered Bank and Singapore Management University Launch Women Entrepreneurship Incubator

AsiaTechDaily

The Women in Entrepreneurship Incubator, in recognition of the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, aims to bridge the gap in mentorship, networking opportunities, and funding. TThe Incubator aims to cultivate a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem by offering tailored support and resources to women-led startups.

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“Place Matters”?—?Rise of the Rest’s 2022 Annual Report

Revolution

This report serves to further illustrate that thesis by breaking down what we look for in what we call “tentpole companies”: local startups that are the standout successes of a community’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our report concludes with updates from 21 portfolio companies, from San Diego to Buffalo, and many places in between.

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The exit effect: 4 ways IPOs and acquisitions drive positive change across the global ecosystem

TechCrunch

Laura González-Estéfani is the founder and CEO of TheVentureCity , an international, operator-led venture acceleration model designed to make the global entrepreneurial ecosystem more diverse, international and accessible to fair capital. Laura González-Estéfani. Contributor. Share on Twitter. More posts by this contributor.