Forward Cities

JUNE 27, 2019

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. But that was a good thing.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Goal 6: Universal Support: Expand external stakeholder understanding of and support for ecosystem building. Economic dynamism, a key indicator of economic health, has been in decline for decades, as has the rate of new business starts. There is a better way, and many of us know it—entrepreneurial ecosystem building.

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HPA

MARCH 12, 2024

Their successful careers underscore their dedication to championing visionary founders and groundbreaking concepts, ranging from innovative startups in logistics like ShipBob to AI pioneers like Zengines, disruptors in the beverage industry like Provi, and innovators in health and wellness like NOCD and Simple Mills.

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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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TechCrunch

AUGUST 5, 2021

Erik Stam , co-founder, Stichting Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Observatory. What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in? Digital, gaming, e-health, edtech, sustainability. What industry sectors is your tech ecosystem strong in? Strong: AI, health, sustainability and learning. Focus on health tech.

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HPA

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Whether it’s our members, our partners, or our portfolio companies, HPA is committed to helping build a stronger Midwest entrepreneurial ecosystem by supporting people. She works closely with a number of HPA’s portfolio companies, including Kaizen Health and Vertex.

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TechCrunch

MAY 19, 2021

But one aspect of increased antitrust scrutiny — restrictions on acquisitions — would have a significant negative effect on our entrepreneurial ecosystem, and policymakers should approach these changes with caution. Acquisitions are an important element of the startup ecosystem.

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Forward Cities

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

In healthcare, a Community Health Needs Assessment can launch an Anchor to develop strategies that increase resident income as a lever to improve health outcomes. For example, healthcare institutions that provide mobile or free-standing food markets in areas formerly designated as food desserts impacts community health.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

DECEMBER 14, 2020

A core tenet of ecosystem building is making connections—connecting entrepreneurs to people, information, and resources that can help them move their business forward. “An The one-on-one connecting that ecosystem builders do is a critical part of our role in facilitating the flow of information.

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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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Impact Hub

MAY 5, 2020

With over 100 communities of impact-driven entrepreneurs in more than 55 countries and running more than 200 programs annually, Impact Hub is a key part of entrepreneurial ecosystems the world over. million EUR) in response to the health and economic impacts of the pandemic.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

Good Things Growing, founded by Joshua Zucal (Emporium, PA): Good Things Growing focuses on biochar production, presenting a dynamic solution for soil remediation and holistic health enhancement. Their innovative approach harnesses the potential of biochar to sequester carbon, improve soil quality, and promote sustainable agriculture.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

APRIL 30, 2024

Good Things Growing, founded by Joshua Zucal (Emporium, PA): Good Things Growing focuses on biochar production, presenting a dynamic solution for soil remediation and holistic health enhancement. Their innovative approach harnesses the potential of biochar to sequester carbon, improve soil quality, and promote sustainable agriculture.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 18, 2024

In future NJIF cohorts, the NJEDA will look forward to that might additionally include infant and maternal health care and clean energy. Rowan is thrilled to work with the NJEDA as part of the Innovation Fellows program to mentor these startups to become shining stars in the New Jersey entrepreneurial ecosystem.”

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Ian Hathaway

JANUARY 20, 2020

If you don’t know already, it’s a book on entrepreneurial ecosystems co-authored with Brad Feld. We use the concept of complex adaptive systems to explain the behavior of startup communities and entrepreneurial ecosystems. A defining characteristic of complex systems is a process known as emergence.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Tiffany Henry , Instructional Designer, Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Arkansas Tech University (Network Health Working Team). Julie Heath , VP Entrepreneurial Ecosystems at Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Pava LaPere , Co-Founder & CEO at EcoMap (Sustainability Working Team).

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Impact Hub

APRIL 23, 2021

By opening an Impact Hub, we knew that we had the ability to revolutionize Dhaka’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and enable entrepreneurs and organizations to be more impact-driven and sustainable. Our friends from Amarlab supported us by organizing free medical health camps for our community and the Grameen family and staff.

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Impact Hub

JULY 22, 2020

The reality is that while the current government is doing its best to contain the virus, food and health relief is not being handled effectively. . Zinhle Phakathi is a networker skilled in building entrepreneurial ecosystems with a lived experience of being an entrepreneur. Learning and awareness are crucial for bridging gaps.

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

JANUARY 29, 2021

’ The support needed will be long term, well beyond the “end” of the health crisis period. Kate Jackson in Chicago is focusing on mapping their ecosystem. “We Staying on the topic (however arduous and tedious it is at the moment) and not forcing conversations that go back to business as usual.’

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Ecosystem Builder Hub

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

We need to shi f t our economic development strategies to startup community building, (also referred to as entrepreneurial ecosystem building), as the primary approach to rebuilding our cities’ economies. Economic dynamism, which tracks the rate of new business starts, is a key indicator of economic health.

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Forward Cities

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Over the past several years, a group of cross-sector stakeholders in Pittsburgh has worked with the national nonprofit organization Forward Cities to strengthen the region’s equitable entrepreneurial ecosystem. Salary Range & Benefits. To apply for the position visit our application portal.

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Forward Cities

MARCH 10, 2024

Salary and Benefits The salary for this position is $70,000 - 80,000 annually in addition to benefits including health insurance, 403(b) Plan matching, paid time off, and paid holidays. This position requires in-office presence Tuesday - Thursdays in Forward Cities’ Durham office. Mondays and Fridays may generally be worked remotely.

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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. The role will report to the VP of Finance & Operations.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 20, 2022

Paldara Pharmaceuticals founders on a mission to make the world a better place through health care innovation. The Love’s Entrepreneur’s Cup , underwritten by Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores , has become an important underpinning of the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Oklahoma. By Scott Meacham.

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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. Monday/Friday 9am - 5pm (in-office or remote). This position will report will report to the President & CEO.

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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. Strategic Leadership. Monday/Friday 9am - 5pm (in-office or remote). Salary and Benefits.

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Source Link

JULY 8, 2021

Statistics like these illustrate the factors that may lower LGBTQ+ entrepreneurial visibility for aspiring business owners in the community and overall contribute to a cycle of disadvantage. Intersectionality and accessing capital in the LGBTQ+ entrepreneurial ecosystem. The future is inclusive entrepreneurship.

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